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Someone who buys something immediately when they see it without thinking about it.
an impulse buyer
100
There are many theories about the Bermuda Triangle, but with no evidence none are _______________. a. questionable b. provable c. debatable d. unsolvable
b. provable
100
Parents who let their kids have or do anything they want are _______________ (adjective). Parents who set a lot of restrictions and expect kids to obey rules are _____________ (adjective). Parents who worry too much about their kids are __________.
(too) lenient (too) strict overprotective
100
1. Exceptionally friendly and loving 2. Easy to care for and inexpensive to keep 3. Expensive to buy and to take care of 4. Harmful to furniture and other things 5. Attentive to its owner; reliable 6. Violent; sometimes dangerous
1. affectionate 2. low-maintenance 3. costly 4. destructive 5. loyal/devoted 6. aggressive
100
I can't wait to go scuba diving again! ______________. a. It gets on my nerves b. It scares the life out of me c. There's nothing like it
c. There's nothing like it
200
To look at products from outside the store without intending to buy them
To window-shop
200
There is no other explanation. Clearly this ship __________ destroyed by a hurricane. a. should have been b. might have been c. must have been
c. must have been
200
Children who refuse to follow rules and do the opposite of what is expected of them are _____________. Children who are rude to adults and think what adults say is not important are _______________. Children who expect to have or do whatever they want are ______________.
rebellious disrespectful spoiled
200
1. Too ready to believe what other people say, and therefore easy to trick 2. Saying what one really feels or believes
1. gullible 2. sincere
200
do, play, have......? _______ yoga _______ embroidery _______ hobbies _______ video games
do do have play
300
Which vocabulary word is DIFFERENT? Why? 1. splurge 2. resist temptation 3. go overboard
2. resist temptation - to NOT do something just because you have a strong desire 1. splurge - to buy something extra and luxurious 3. go overboard - to do too much of something
300
Our teacher was late this morning. She _________________ stuck in traffic or she could have slept too late. a. had to have been b. might have been c. couldn't have been
b. might have been
300
The better your life, _________________________.
the + comparative + S + V for example: The better your life, the happier you feel. The better your life, the longer you live. The better your life, the more you smile. The better your life, the fewer problems you have.
300
"There is no question. We are insisting that homework _____________ done by students!" a. might (not) be b. should (not) be c. must (not) be d. (don't/doesn't) have to be
c. must be
300
You'd have to be out of your mind to ________________.
do something crazy....
400
I resent ______________ attacked for my beliefs. a. being b. to be c. not being d. not to be
a. being
400
When my mom called last night, she said my laundry _________ finished by this morning. a. will be b. would be c. has to
b. would be
400
"The more I think about Summer, _____________ excited I feel." a. more b. more and more c. the more
c. the more
400
Maybe you should start studying. You ___________ given a surprise test tomorrow. a. might (not) be / could (not) be b. should (not) be c. must (not) be d. (don't/doesn't) have to be
a. might be OR could be
400
I love looking at the _______________ sky. a. morning, clear, blue b. blue, clear, morning c. clear, blue, morning I saw _____________ cars. a. two, old, American b. old, two, American c. two, American, old
c. clear, blue, morning a. two, old, American
500
Sam was very happy. She appreciated ______________ told to clean her room. a. to be b. being c. not to be d. not being
d. not being
500
Kristen said, "You should go to the beach this summer because you will love it!" She also told me, "You must swim in the ocean if you go!"
Kristen said (that) I should go to the beach this summer because I would love it! She also told me (that) I had to swim in the ocean if I went.
500
Change these adjectives and verbs into their noun forms: Difficult --> Explain --> Fair --> Different --> Possible --> Mobile --> Strict --> Develop -->
Difficulty Explanation Fairness Difference Possibility Mobility Strictness Development
500
Most students _________________ told to do their homework. They already know it is necessary. a. might (not) be b. should (not) be c. must (not) be d. (don't/doesn't) have to be
d. don't have to be
500
There's not a chance _________________________.
I would...