Vocabulary 1
What does "enormous" mean?
Example: Wow, that elephant looks enormous!
Very large
What is a penpal?
A friend that you keep in touch with through writing
Fill in the blank.
By the time I woke up, everyone else ____ already eaten breakfast.
By the time I woke up, everyone else had already eaten breakfast.
What is the most popular sports event in the U.S.?
The Super Bowl
What is a leap year?
A year that has 366 days (February 29) instead of 365 days. It occurs once every 4 years!
Which word means "to make someone or something seem gentler, kinder, or more 'human'"?
Humanize
Replace the verb with the proper past perfect tense.
We couldn't find the house because he [(give)] us the wrong address
We couldn't find the house because he had given us the wrong address.
What is the largest animal?
Blue whale
How many years are in a century?
100 years
What does "synchronize" mean?
Hint: have you seen "synchronized swimming" or "synchronized skating" before? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os2N9bqUwrY
to cause to occur at the same rate or time
Correct the sentence with past perfect tense.
By the time I turn on the TV, the game already finish.
By the time I turned on the TV, the game had already finished.
Name a country that begins with the letter "R"
Russia, Rwanda, Romania
What is an example of an ethical issue with technology/AI?
Answers may vary, e.g. data privacy, AI bias, etc.
What is a "manifesto"?
E.g. The organization's manifesto focuses on promoting peace across the world.
a document that declares the purpose and beliefs of an organization
Complete the sentence using past perfect tense.
Andy ate a huge supper last night because [(he / not eat / all day)].
Andy ate a huge supper last night because he had not eaten all day.
Who is the best-selling author of all time?
William Shakespeare