The 5 Senses
Name the sensory organ that contains the retina.
The eye
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“I can’t put up with his attitude anymore” means?
To tolerate or endure
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If something “costs an arm and a leg,” what does that mean?
It’s very expensive
Choose the correct sentence:
a) If I would have known, I would have stayed home.
b) If I had known, I would have stayed home.
b) If I had known, I would have stayed home.
In what situation might someone experience jet lag?
After traveling across multiple time zones
Which of the five senses is most closely linked to memory and emotion?
Smell
“She came down with the flu after her trip” means?
To become ill with
“To keep an eye on someone” means?
To watch someone carefully
Which word is closest in meaning to "meticulous":
a) careless b) precise c) lazy
b) precise
Which natural phenomenon is measured by the Richter scale?
Earthquakes
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What is the figurative meaning of “I can’t stand the sight of him”?
I strongly dislike him
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“We need to look into the cause of the infection” means?
To investigate
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What does “the tip of the iceberg” refer to metaphorically?
A small, visible part of a much larger or hidden problem
Transform into passive voice: “They are conducting a clinical trial.”
A clinical trial is being conducted.
What element gives the blood its red color?
Iron (in hemoglobin)
Explain the phrase “a sixth sense.”
An intuitive ability to perceive or sense something without using the five senses
“The company decided to phase out old equipment” means?
To gradually stop using something
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“He let the cat out of the bag” means?
He revealed a secret, usually by accident
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Explain the difference between few and a few, and give an example.
Few = almost none (negative); a few = some (positive).
E.g.: Few people came to the part so he was sad / A few people came to the meeting, it was amazing.
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The expression “double-edged sword” means what? Give an example.
Something with both positive and negative effects; e.g., technology improves life but increases stress.
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Which adjective describes something that smells pleasant? (example: perfume)
Fragrant
Create a sentence using carry out in a professional or medical context.
Example: The nurse carried out the doctor’s instructions precisely.
Explain the idiom “bite the bullet” and give an example.
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
E.g.: I know you are terrified of the dentist but you will just have to bite the bullet; there's no other option!
Identify the error: “She suggested me to take a break.”
She suggested that I take a break.
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Which country is home to the world’s oldest university still in operation?
If you get the continent right you get 250 POINTS
AFRICA - Morocco (University of al-Qarawiyyin)