Unit 6 Vocabulary
Unit 6 Grammar
Unit 7 Vocabulary
Unit 7 Grammar
Miscellaneous (Random)
100
(Compound noun) Someone who teaches math is a ....
math teacher
100
The indefinite pronoun for a PERSON is usually ______ or ______, sometimes ______ (informally).
who or which, sometimes that
100
The space for walking between seats is called _______.
aisle
100
Name one thing we "should" be doing right now, and why.
Answers will vary.
100
The third planet from the sun.
Earth
200
(Compound adjective) We can say something VERY EXCITING is ...
mind-blowing
200
The indefinite pronoun for a thing is usually _______, sometimes _____.
which, sometimes that
200
You usually buy your tickets in the _________.
box office / lobby
200
I use 'must' and 'have to' for present or routine obligations. What do I use for past obligations?
had to
200
The largest city in Canada.
Toronto
300
(Compound adjective) Something that is amazing, like 'out of this world', like 'WOOWW' is ...
awe-inspiring
300
Add the pronoun and complete the sentence: The person ________ I look up to most is ....
WHOM ... (own answer)
300
Give three adjectives for describing an 'illness' (disease, malady).
serious, fatal, minor, major (other answers MAY be possible)
300
Name one thing you 'had to' do when you were a child, and who gave you the obligation.
answers will vary
300
A 'villain' is ...
the bad guy in a story.
400
(Phrasal verbs for parents and teens): Sometimes it's difficult to _________ (make them understand).
get through to them.
400
The thing (1) ________ you need to know is (2) ________ I will do anything for my family.
(1) which/that; (2) that
400
Give three nouns that we could describe as 'heavy'.
Rain, snow, traffic, accent, feelings (sadness, depression). Other answers MAY be possible.
400
In the year 1999, there was a great crisis (about the year 2000 and computers) that didn't actually happen. Can you explain what people thought? Use a prediction-from-the-past form.
People thought that the world would end / predicted that computer systems would fail / other answers are possible.
400
What is this exercise called? 
Tai-chi
500
(Phrasal verbs for parents and teens): My parents ___________ (make sure I'm doing okay) every thirty minutes when I go to my room.
check up on me
500
Explain the difference between 'defining/definite' and 'non-defining/indefinite' relative clauses. Include the punctuation rules (comma or no?) and explain. (60 second time limit)
Definite: necessary information, no commas, may use 'that'
Indefinite: extra information, use commas, cannot use 'that'
500
Name and explain who/what you think is a 'strong contender' for best/biggest (you choose the accolade). Talk for 60 seconds. (60 seconds to plan)
answers will vary.
500
Give and explain a prediction that turned out to be false (as far as we know). Talk for 45 seconds. What did people think? Who thought it, and when? What was false?
answers will vary
500
What is 'milquetoast'? Give a definition and use it in a short sentence.
boring, bland, extremely ordinary with nothing interesting. "This book is milquetoast."