Vocab
What is the phrasal verb for starting something, for example fireworks? _____ off
What is the form of the passive?
Object + _________ + ___________....
Object + correct form of "to be", + past participle.
Active - Someone stole my wallet.
Passive - My wallet was stolen.
When do we use the passive?
In formal situations, and when the action is more important than the person who completed it.
True or False - the grounds of Prague Castle are the second biggest grounds in the world.
False, NUMBER 1!
What is the noun form of the word "AMAZE"
Much to my _____________, the film was actually spectacular!
amazement
gather
Make this sentence in the passive.
Experts say that we should stay socially distanced.
It is said that we should stay socially distanced.
Put the following sentence in the passive:
The school has made the decision to redecorate some of the classrooms.
(hint - use the word "BEEN")
It has been decided that some of the classrooms will be redecorated.
True or False - the oldest town in the world is located in the Czech Republic.
True, Dolní Věstonice in Southern Moravia
In a_____________ to getting good grades, students must also participate in a number of volunteer activities.
addition
What is the verb that people do in parades? Hint - starts with "m"
march
Find the mistake:
Some people think that this building may have built by Koreans in the 19th century.
must have been built
Use 2-5 words to match the meaning of the sentences using the word: REPORTED
The media has said that there was a successful end to the negotiations.
It is __________________________ a successful end to the negotiations.
reported that there has been
What is the phrase we use to say many or several?
Hint - There are "a number ____" people who still haven't gotten their COVID vaccine.
A number of
List 3 forms of the word "ACT"
Action, activity, reaction, active, actor, etc.
What is the phrasal verb for when people put on a costume for a parade or Halloween? ________ up.
Dress up
Correct the mistake:
Why didn't you study for the test? You can have failed it!
could have
Use 2-5 words to complete the sentence using the word: SAID
People say the invention of the television took place over 70 years ago.
The television is ____________________ invented over 70 years ago.
Fill in the blanks...
There are a huge group of activists, ______ successfully prevented residential growth, now _______ as peacekeepers between residents and tourists.
who, act/work
What is the plural noun form of the word "difficult?"
difficulties
What is the definition of commemorate and what are 3 things we can commemorate?
To celebrate an important event in history.
A battle, an anniversary, a revolution, etc.
Conor has been allergic to mosquito bites ever since he has been bitten by one when he was 5.
ever since he was bitten
Use 2-5 words to complete the sentence with the word given: KNOWN
We know that humans can live to be over 100 years old.
Humans are ______________________________ living to be over 100 years old.
known to be capable of
This phrase means "take care of", as in taking care of someone.
Yesterday, I had to ________ _________ my friend's dog as he was on holiday. First word is "look"
look after
What is the adverb form of the word "significant?" And the negative for an extra 200 points.
Significantly, insignificantly