Vocabulary
Which word best completes the sentence:
This is such a(n) ________ task, we'll need at least three people to complete it.
a) accidental
b) instrumental
c) monumental
c) monumental
Which is the most appropriate answer to the following question:
Q: How long does it take you to take a shower?
A) I take 20 minutes to take a shower.
B) It takes me 20 minutes to take a shower.
B) It takes me 20 minutes to take a shower.
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If so, correct it.
Mike's and Melissa's sister, Megan, is my new next-door neighbor.
Mike and Melissa's
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale
Who wrote the play "Othello"?
William Shakespeare
Substitute "ought to" in this sentence with no change in meaning:
I think you ought to give our way of doing things a chance.
I think you should give our way of doing things a chance.
Rewrite this sentence in the passive voice:
In tow-in surfing, a partner tows a surfer into a breaking wave.
In tow-in surfing, a surfer is towed into a breaking wave(by a partner).
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If so, correct it.
I have visited many a country in my day, but none quite like Greece.
No mistake.
Who directed the film "Inception"?
Chistopher Nolan
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.
The final scene was so horrible I had to turn away.
(bear)
I couldn't bear to watch the final scene.
Rearrange the words to form a coherent sentence.
stolen / your / ever / your / ? / house / belongings / into / any / and / had / broken / of / you / have
Have you ever had your house broken into and any of your belongings stolen?
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If so, correct it.
To be successful you have to don't give up on your dreams.
To be successful you have to not give up on your dreams.
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Complete the words with the correct prefixes.
She felt ___satisfied with the customer service she received at the restaurant, as her complaints were ignored.
He remained ___satisfied after his exam, feeling that he could have answered some questions better.
"Dissatisfied" usually refers to a feeling of disappointment or discontent regarding a service, experience, or outcome.
"Unsatisfied" often refers to a lack of fulfillment or completion, particularly regarding needs or desires.
Finish the sentence in a way that is as close as possible in meaning to the original.
Original: The director didn't like the idea that his employees were arriving late.
The director objected...
The director objected to the employees arriving late.
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If so, correct it.
Whether or not you can finish this assignment on time depends entirely of how you plan your schedule before you start.
depends on
What ancient civilization is known for building Machu Picchu?
The Inca Civilization
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Solve this riddle:
I am a word of letters three,
Add two and less there will be.
What am I?
few
Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb to be:
Look at this mess! We ____________ in this situation if you had done what I told you!!
wouldn't be
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If so, correct it.
This is Sarah's last doctor's appointment before she's cleared for surgery; it's important that she arrive on time.
No mistake.
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Nicholas II
In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912