Traits
Someone who is systematic, efficient and neat
What is "organized?"
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition and gerund: Prepare for the interview ___ _______ (think) of questions to ask the interviewer.
What is "by thinking?"
Someone who is a disgraced member of the family
What is the "black sheep of the family?"
Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb: Unfortunately, their marriage has _______ ______. (HINT: came to an end)
What is "broken up?"
A person's characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
What is a "personality trait?"
Someone who is eager, warm, passionate and energetic.
What is "enthusiastic?"
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition and gerund: She looks forward ___ _______ (meet) her future colleagues at the company.
What is "to meeting?"
Someone who resembles his or her parents (HINT: "like")
What is "lie father, like son" or "like mother, like daughter?"
I've always _______ _______ _____ my older brother for his courage. (HINT: admired)
What is "looked up to?"
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure, like gardening or reading
What is a "hobby?"
Someone who is ready to do something
What is "prepared?"
Fill in the blanks using the present perfect tense: _____ you ______ (work) in a retail store before?
What is "have" and "worked?"
A person's family is more important than a person's other relationships or needs (HINT: "blood").
What is "blood is thicker than water?"
It was love at first sight. They ______ ____ each other instantly. (HINT: fell in love with)
What is "fell for?"
A document created and used by a person to present their background, skills and accomplishments
What is a "résumé?"
Someone who is trustworthy, steady and dependable
What is "reliable?"
Fill in the blanks using the present perfect tense: I ____ _____ (put) away all the laundry.
What is "have" and "put?"
To do as another person did before, especially in making a journey or following a particular career
What is "follow in one's footsteps?"
I used to ____ ____ with Susan, but we learned we weren't a good match for each other. (HINT: date, be together)
What is "go out?"
A woman or man who is head of the family
What is "matriarch" or "patriarch?"
Someone who is diligent, careful and dedicated
What is "conscientious?"
Using present perfect continuous, fill in the blanks: Marion ____ _____ _____ (do) a lot of research.
What is "has," "been" and "doing?"
A genetic trait or a characteristic frequently exhibited by members of a family
What is "runs in the family?"
You two have been friends for so long that I think you should _______ ____. (HINT: overcome differences)
What is "make up?"
The passing on of traits from parents to offspring (e.g. eye or hair color) or the receipt of money, property or a title as an heir at death of previous owner.
What is "inheritance?"