Vocabulary
What is a synonym for "begin"?
Start
What is the past participle of "eat"?
Eaten
What does "give up" mean?
To stop trying or to quit something
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
To make people feel more comfortable in a social setting
Which 2 countries have the highest populations?
China and India
What does the word "meticulous" mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Which is correct: "He has went" or "He has gone"?
He has gone
What does "look after" mean?
To take care of someone or something
What does "spill the beans" mean?
To reveal a secret or disclose information
Which of the following is the odd one out?
camera, computer, television, telephone, fax-machine
camera - doesn't need electricity
television - 4 syllables
What is the opposite of "abundant"?
Scarce
What is the difference between "who" and "whom"?
"Who" is used as a subject, while "whom" is used as an object.
What does "turn down" mean?
To refuse or reject something
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
What are the capital cities of these countries?
Peru, Taiwan and Ireland
Lima, Taipei and Dublin
What does the word "ubiquitous" mean?
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Rewrite the sentence using the passive voice: "The chef cooked a delicious meal."
A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
What does "run out of" mean?
To have no more of something left
What does "a blessing in disguise" mean?
Something that seems bad at first but results in something good
Name 5 countries in Africa and 4 countries in Europe.
Africa: South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, Kenya
Europe: UK, Ireland, France, Germany
What is the meaning of "ostentatious"?
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
Correct the error in this sentence: "If I was you, I would study harder."
If I were you, I would study harder.
What does "bring up" mean in the context of a conversation?
To mention or introduce a topic
What does "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To work late into the night
Name the seven continents.
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antarctica