Word Forms, Prefixes & Suffixes
Word Form: The manager made a quick ______ before the meeting. (decide)
decision
Identify the tense: She has been working at the company for over a decade
Present Perfect Continuous
Fill in the blank: 'After accepting an entry-level internship, she managed to __________ at the company.'
A. burn bridges
B. call the shots
C. get a foot in the door
D. climb the ranks
C. get a foot in the door
Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb after 'enjoy'?
A. I enjoy to read a trashy romance novel in the evening.
B. I enjoy reading a trashy romance novel in the evening.
C. I enjoy read a trashy romance novel in the evening.
D. I enjoy to reading a trashy romance novel in the evening.
B. I enjoy reading a trashy romance novel in the evening.
What does 'feel under the weather' most likely mean in a work email?
A. Feeling tired after travel
B. Slightly unwell and possibly unable to work
C. Concerned about the weather forecast
D. Feeling overwhelmed by work
Answer: B - Slightly unwell and possibly unable to work
The judge told the criminal that his actions were highly ______legal
illegal
Complete the sentence with the proper tense.
By the time we arrived, the meeting ____. (already, start)
By the time we arrived, the meeting had already started.
Which of the following is a 'win-win situation'?
A. An employee gets a raise while the company cuts staff
B. A customer pays full price for a defective item
C. A flexible work schedule that helps both employer and employee
D. A colleague works unpaid overtime
C. A flexible work schedule that helps both employer and employee
Which sentence correctly completes the phrase 'They decided...'?
A. They decided going abroad for their summer holiday.
B. They decided to go abroad for their summer holiday.
C. They decided go abroad for their summer holiday.
D. They decided going to abroad for their summer holiday.
B. They decided to go abroad for their summer holiday.
I've started doing yoga after work in the evening to recharge my ___________.
batteries
What is the correct noun form of 'happy'?
Happiness
Create a sentence using the past continuous and "when"
I was watching TV when my mother asked me to help with do the dishes.
Within 10 years of working at the company, starting as a receptionist, Marie was able to ___________ the corporate ladder and become a district manager.
climb
Complete the sentence: "He promised...
He promised to meet her at 9:00
'Take it with a grain of salt' implies:
A. Believe it completely
B. Ignore it totally
C. Question its full accuracy
D. Celebrate the news
C. Question its full accuracy
What does the suffix '-able' typically indicate in a word like 'manageable'?
The ability to be done/to do something
Give an example using the future continuous tense using 'this time tomorrow'.
It's sad to say that at this time tomorrow, I will not be taking English classes.
Name the idiom and explain the definition in the following sentence: "I am sorry John is tied up at the moment, can he call you back later this afternoon?"
John is currently busy = tied up
They discussed ___________ to a new office, but decided against it. as it was too expensive.
They discussed moving to a new office, but decided against it. as it was too expensive.
What does it mean to say "I had to break the news to my manager that I was was sick and had to take some time off."?
Announce unexpected or significant information
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective: He is a highly-________________ person.
motivated
Explain the difference between will and be going to. Make a sentence for each.
“Will”
- For spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking
- For predictions based on what we believe or guess
- For offers, promises, or refusals
Example:
“I’m thirsty. I will get some water.”
“Be going to”
- For intentions or plans already decided before speaking
- For predictions based on current evidence
Example:
“I’m going to visit my cousin this weekend.”
This shows a pre-arranged plan or intention.
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom: 'After just graduating from university, she is __________ on a new venture in green technology.'
embarking
Complete the Sentence: "I can't stand..."
I can't stand watching the Titanic, I really hate that movie, and I have always disliked Leo in it.
Use the following idiom in a sentence "keep (me/you) posted"
Why don't you keep me posted about your weekend plans, and perhaps we can get together for a coffee or something?