What's Wrong, Fam?
"Although I love travelling, but I've never been to Japan."
Overuse of conjunctions.
"Although I love travelling, I've never been to Japan."
OR
"I love travelling, but I've never been to Japan."
An adverb that can be used to mean "by the way."
Incidentally
"Choir"
[kwahyuh r]
Meaning "cool" or "cold," this word also means to hang out, or to calm down.
What is "chill"?
Uses:
1) What's up?
Not much, I'm just chillin'.
2) Chill out dude, no need to get angry.
This famous talk-show host is known for being a comedian, actress, and activist.
Who is Ellen?
"I afraid of failing the test tomorrow."
Using adjectives as verbs.
"I am afraid of failing the test tomorrow."
A verb that means to add a bunch of things together.
Aggregate
"Claim"
[kleym]
Commonly used to describe a state of illness, this word also means crazy, cool, awesome or insane.
Uses:
I saw your performance last night. It was so sick!
What 90’s book turned into the largest movie franchise in the world?
What is Harry Potter?
Lack of past simple forms.
"Yesterday I visited my friends and we ate lunch together."
OR
"I visit my friends and we eat lunch together."
Something or someone who is the source of annoyance.
Bane
"Receipt"
[ri-seet]
Usually used as a verb to describe a vibrating movement, this word can also mean shocked or surprised.
What is "shook"?
Uses:
1) Check out my outfit!
GIRL, I'M SHOOK!!!
2) That protest left me shook.
This movie had the greatest heroes team up to stop an alien invasion.
What is "The Avengers"?
"Because I was late so I missed the bus."
Overuse of conjunctions.
"I was late so I missed the bus."
OR
"Because I was late, I missed the bus."
How do you spell...
PSEUDONYMOUSLY
"Southern"
[suhth -ern]
Used to describe as a way that a rod catches a fish, this word is also used as a verb to mean “addicted” or “can’t get enough.”
What is "hooked"?
Uses:
1) ...and that's how I got hooked on Netflix.
2) Ever since I had my first taste of Capt'n Crunch Cereal, I was hooked.
What major landmark was gifted to NYC by France?
Statue of Liberty
"I don't understand what is the meaning of the attendance policy."
"I don't understand the meaning of the attendance policy."
OR
"What is the meaning of the attendance policy?"
A verb that is frequently used to describe work in a museum.
Curating
"Colonel"
[kur-nl]
A verb for killing a monster, this word is also used to describe a person (usually female) who looks good or does impressive work.
What is "slay/slayin'"?
Uses:
1) Kendrick's new album is slayin'.
2) She looks awesome today.
Yeah she does, slay girl. Slay.
Although Marvel has been acquired by Walt Disney, this Marvel superhero is owned by Sony Pictures.
Who is Spiderman?