Phrases
If a teacher says a test is a "piece of cake," what does it mean?
It's very easy.
What are the colors of the four main "T" subway lines in Boston?
Red, orange, blue, and green.
Fix the mistake: "I have two dog."
I have two dogs.
If a store sign says "BOGO," what does that stand for?
Buy One, Get One.
What is the opposite of the word "Expensive"?
Cheap/Inexpensive.
If you are nervous to do something and want to quit at the last minute, you have "cold ____."
Feet
Which holiday in November involves eating turkey and being thankful?
Thanksgiving.
What is the past tense of the verbs "Run" and "Eat"?
Ran and ate.
In the US, what do you call the extra money you leave for a waiter after a meal?
A tip.
If a student is feeling "Anxious," are they feeling very happy or very worried?
Very worried.
If a friend tells you to "break a leg" before a presentation, what does it mean?
To wish you good luck.
What do the 50 stars on the American flag represent?
The 50 states.
Fix the mistake: "He don't like to play soccer."
He doesn't like to play soccer.
If the weather forecast says there is a "Blizzard" coming, name two things you should do.
Stay inside, buy food, get a shovel, etc.
The word "Bark" means the sound a dog makes. What part of a tree is also called "Bark"?
The outside skin/layer.
If you can't go to a party today but want to go another time, you ask for a "____ check."
Rain
What is the name of the big holiday in July where people watch fireworks?
4th of July/Independence Day.
Which punctuation mark do you use to show someone is talking?
Quotation marks.
What is the name of the place where you go to mail a letter or buy stamps?
The Post Office.
What do you call a person who fixes cars for a job?
A mechanic.
If someone is "feeling under the weather," what does it mean?
They feel sick.
What is the name of the famous baseball stadium in Boston with the "Green Monster" wall, and what's the famous Boston baseball team?
Fenway Park and Red Sox.
Change this to the past tense: "I buy a book at the store."
I bought a book at the store.
What is the difference between a Pharmacy and a Hospital?
Pharmacy is for buying medicine; Hospital is for emergencies/surgeries.
What is the difference between a "Library" and a "Bookstore"?
You borrow/return books at a library; you buy/keep them at a bookstore.