Professional Language
Metaphors and Analogies
Homophones
New vocabulary
SAT/ACT/IELTS
100

Definition of "Make up your mind"

to decide something

100

What is a metaphor?

comparison without like/as

100

What is the difference between Lose/loose

lose - to misplace 

loose - not tight

100

Definition of "Ridge"

a long, raised line of land or rock.

100

How long is the IELTS exam?

2 hours 45 mins

200

Definition of "Keep in touch"

stay in communication

200

What is a Simile?

comparison using like/as

200

This word means “to agree to receive something.”
accept or except?

accept

200

Definition of "Thrive"

To grow strong, healthy, and well.

200

How many sections are there in the ACT?

4 - Math, English, Reading, Science

300

Definition of "Out of nowhere"

suddenly or unexpectedly 

300

What is the meaning of "Time is money"

Time is valuable and should not be wasted.

300

This pair of words sounds the same, but one means “correct,” and the other means “to make letters on paper.”
Which pair is it?

right / write

300

Definition of "Presence"

being there, being in a place.

300

How many sections are there in the SAT?

3 - Reading, writing, math

400
Definition of "Makes Sense"

Be logical or understandable 

400

What is the meaning of "The exam was a mountain"

A difficult challenge to overcome.

400

“I want a ______ of cake, not the whole thing.”
peace or piece?

piece

400

Definition of "carried out"

done or completed.

400

What are the two IELTS testing options

one for academia and work (trade)

500

Definition of "In the same boat"

 in the same situation

500

What is the meaning of "Knowledge is power"

Education and information give people influence and control.

500

This homophone pair sounds the same. One means “a basic rule or belief,” and the other means “the head of a school.” What are the two words?

principle / principal

500

Definition of "sustain"

 to support or keep something alive.

500

What does ACT stand for 

American College Testing