What's the difference?
What's the difference between "its" and "it's"?
Its = a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.
“The cat licked its paw.”
It's = a contraction of 'It is'.
“I think it’s going to rain today.”
When John was growing up he was so keen to be the captain of the 5-a-side football team that he trained constantly.
Which word is a synonym of 'eager'?
keen
Speak for 20 seconds without pauses of more than 3 seconds and without filler sounds such as 'umm' and 'err' on the following topic:
Phnom Penh
I not yet do my homework.
I haven't done my homework yet.
Who is the king of England?
King Charles
What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
To affect something = verb
To have an effect on something = noun
"The sponge was able to absorb all the water from the sink, leaving it completely dry and ready for the next use."
What word can be replaced with the phrasal verb 'soak up'?
absorb
Speak for 40 seconds without pauses of more than 3 seconds and without filler sounds such as 'umm' and 'err' on the following topic:
Technology
My dad is a teacher, so he work in the industry education.
My dad is a teacher, so he works in the education industry.
What four countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland is its own country and not part of the UK.
What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?
Fewer = used with countable nouns
"There are fewer tourists this season."
Less = Used with uncountable nouns.
You should have put less sugar in the cake.
“The country to the east and south-east of the Aravallis affords a striking contrast to the sandy plains on the north-west of the range, and is blessed with fertile lands, hill-ranges and long stretches of forest, where fuel and fodder are abundant.”
Which word is a synonym of 'plentiful'.
Abundant
Speak for 1 minute without pauses of more than 3 seconds and without filler sounds such as 'umm' and 'err' on the following topic:
Health
Every night I put some book, pen in my bag because I might to forget in morning.
Every night I put some books and a pen in my bag because I might forget in the morning.
What is this in British English?
Abo'ulohwow'a
A bottle of water.
What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?
Who is the subject of the sentence.
"Who did you marry?"
Whom is the object of the sentence.
"Whom did you invite to the party?"
“Despite his modest upbringing, he was able to achieve great success through his hard work and determination."
What word is a synonym of 'humble'?
modest
Speak for 90 seconds without pauses of more than 3 seconds and without filler sounds such as 'umm' and 'err' on the following topic:
Relationships
“Me and my friend go to the store this morning and buy some apples, but we don't not have enough money for the oranges.”
“Me and my friend went to the store this morning and bought some apples, but we didn't have enough money for the oranges.”
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What is the difference between 'lie' and 'lay'?
Lie = to be in a flat position on a surface. It does not take an object.
"I will lie down for a nap."
Lay = to put something down flat. It is transitive, so it takes an object'
"I will lay the book on the table."
"The concept of time is an abstract idea that has been studied by philosophers, physicists, and mathematicians for centuries, and while it is often thought of as a linear progression of events, it is actually a complex and multifaceted phenomenon.
What word can be replaced with 'theoretical'?
abstract
Speak for 2 minutes without pauses of more than 3 seconds and without filler sounds such as 'umm' and 'err' on the following topic:
Differences between eastern and western cultures.
I went to the shops twice already today. I'm not going again!
I've been to the shops twice already today. I'm not going again!
What is the difference between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Great Britain is the name of the island that the country is on. (geographical)
United Kingdom is the name of the country (political)