English Slang👌
If someone says "it’s a no-brainer," what do they mean?
a) It’s very difficult to decide
b) It’s an obvious or easy decision
c) It’s something that requires a lot of thinking
b) It’s an obvious or easy decision
Which tense is used in this sentence? "I had been waiting for the bus for 20 minutes when it arrived."
The past perfect continuous is used in this sentence.
What is a more formal synonym for "ask for"?
a) Request
b) Beg
c) Demand
a) Request
What do you call the type of calendar that counts down the days until Christmas, starting on December 1st?
Advent calendar.
What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Manila.
What does it mean to "ghost" someone?
It means to suddenly stop responding to messages or cut off communication without explanation.
Fill in the blank: By the time she arrives, we ___ (finish) our homework.
a) will finish
b) will have finished
c) are finishing
By the time she arrives, we will have finished our homework.
Choose the correct word: "The manager decided to ___ (implement/replace) new policies to improve productivity."
The manager decided to implement new policies to improve productivity.
What beverage is often left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Milk.
What are the two official languages of the Philippines?
English and Filipino (Tagalog).
Which of the following is closest in meaning to "lit"?
a) Boring
b) Amazing or exciting
c) Tiring
b) Amazing or exciting
Explain why the present simple tense is used for a future event in this sentence and rewrite it in the future continuous tense: "The conference starts at 9 AM on Monday."
The present simple tense is used because it refers to a fixed, scheduled event in the future. Rewritten in the future continuous tense, the sentence is: "The conference will be starting at 9 AM on Monday."
What is the meaning of "inevitable"?
a) Difficult to avoid
b) Impossible to believe
c) Unlikely to happen
a) Difficult to avoid
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
a) Germany
b) Sweden
c) England
a) Germany
Which of these is NOT a region in the Philippines?
a) Luzon
b) Mindanao
c) Sumatra
c) Sumatra
What does the acronym FOMO stand for?
Fear of Missing Out
Identify the error and correct this sentence: "If she would have studied, she would pass the exam."
The correct sentence is: "If she had studied, she would have passed the exam."
Which of the following words does NOT mean the same as "complicated"?
a) Complex
b) Intricate
c) Straightforward
c) Straightforward
In the song "Jingle Bells," what kind of sleigh does the singer rides in?
a) Red sleigh
b) Open sleigh
c) Golden sleigh
b) Open sleigh
What is the main ingredient in "adobo," one of the Philippines' most famous dishes?
The main ingredient in adobo is meat, usually chicken or pork.
What does the slang acronym GOAT mean?
Greatest of All Time.
Rewrite the following sentence using the past perfect tense: "He leaves the office when I arrived."
"He had left the office when I arrived."
What does the word "reliable" mean, and use it in a sentence.
"Reliable" means someone or something you can depend on or trust. Example sentence: "She is a reliable friend who always helps me when I need it."
True or False:
The modern image of Santa Claus, including his red suit and white beard, was created by Coca-Cola in the 1930s.
True.
The Philippines is known for having one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world. What month does the Christmas season officially start in the Philippines?
The Christmas season officially starts in September in the Philippines.
When someone says, "That’s fire," what do they mean?
a) It’s very impressive or excellent.
b) It’s dangerous or risky.
c) It’s frustrating or annoying.
a) It’s very impressive or excellent.
Rewrite this sentence in the future perfect continuous tense: "They are working here for five years."
The sentence rewritten is: "They will have been working here for five years."
"The teacher’s explanation was so __________ that even the students who were struggling could understand the topic."
a) vague
b) clear
c) complicated
b) clear
Match the Christmas character to the story or movie:
Multiple Choice:
Which Tagalog phrase means "Thank you very much"?
a) Walang anuman
b) Salamat po
c) Maraming salamat
c) Maraming salamat
What does the slang term "living rent-free" mean?
It means that someone is thinking about you a lot, often without realizing it, or that someone is obsessed with you.
Which tense is used in the sentence: "By the time she finishes her thesis, she will have been studying for three years." and what is the specific function of this tense?
The future perfect continuous tense is used to express the duration of an action that will be ongoing up to a specific future time.
What does the word "fragile" mean in the following sentence?
"Please handle this package with care as the contents are fragile."
It means easily broken, delicate, or not strong.
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the second day?
Two turtle doves.
Which Filipino fast food restaurant is known for its unique combination of Filipino-style spaghetti and fried chicken and has a branch in Madrid?
Jollibee