Vocabulary
What is a "rule of thumb"?
A general principle based on experience rather than a specific rule.
What does "to hang up" mean in a phone conversation?
To end a phone call.
Transform: "I saw him yesterday." into reported speech.
She said she had seen him the day before.
"This story is about..." Continue this sentence.
...the time I got lost in a new city. (for example!)
Don't worry, ________ you informed about any updates on the case.
I'll keep
Define "captivating" and use it in a sentence.
Captivating means very interesting or charming. Example: The movie was so captivating that I couldn't look away.
What does "to put someone through" mean?
To connect someone on the phone.
Which tense is used to set the scene in a past story?
Past continuous.
"What happened next was..." Use "realize" + "forget my phone at home". Be careful with the past tenses!
I realized I had forgotten my phone at home.
He ________ (see/ neg) seen the suspect clearly because it was too dark.
He couldn’t have seen the suspect clearly because it was too dark.
What does "to level up" mean, and in what contexts is it used?
It means to improve or advance to a higher level, often used in gaming or self-improvement.
Explain "to get through" with two different meanings.
1) To succeed in reaching someone on the phone.
2) To endure a difficult situation.
Correct this sentence: "She tell me she was tired."
She told me she was tired.
"This made me realize something important..." Create a moral lesson.
...that I should always double-check my belongings before leaving.
From what I ________, the dispute started over a misunderstanding.
gather
Explain "verbatim" and provide an example.
Verbatim means word-for-word. Example: She repeated his speech verbatim.
What does "to speak up" mean? Provide a real-life scenario.
To talk louder or express an opinion. Example: He spoke up about workplace issues during the meeting.
Convert: "They will arrive soon." into reported speech Begin with "He..."
He said they would arrive soon.
"I was living in the city at that time..." Develop a background story.
...and everything was new and exciting for me. (for example!)
________ start by explaining what you saw at the crime scene?
Could you
What is the meaning of "jumping-off point"? How is it used?
It means a starting point for something new. Example: The meeting served as a jumping-off point for the project.
Give an example of "to pick up" being used in different contexts.
1) She picked up a new language quickly.
2) He picked up the kids from school.
What is the difference between past perfect simple and past perfect continuous?
Past perfect simple emphasizes a completed action (e.g., I had finished my work before 6 PM), while past perfect continuous emphasizes duration (e.g., I had been working for hours before the break).
"After all this, I learned that..." Complete.
...challenges teach us valuable life lessons. (for example!)
Everyone in the team needs to ________ to resolve this issue efficiently.
Everyone in the team needs to pull their weight to resolve this issue efficiently.