Prefixes/Suffixes
What is the opposite of polite?
impolite
Which phrasal verb means "to exercise" or "(a situation) to develop in a particular satisfactory way?"
work out
What does deadline mean?
The latest time by which something must be completed.
Fälligkeitsdatum, Abgabetermin
The device, wich we use for testing, is new.
The device, which we use for testing, is new.
Collocations with make
make a mistake
make a change
make a choice
make a decision
make friends
make a phone call
make an effort
etc.
Can you give me a good advice?
Can you give me a good advice?
What is the opposite of reliable?
unreliable
Which phrasal verb means to continue doing something?
carry on
What does troubleshoot mean?
To find and fix problems
Fehlerbehebung
He didn’t wrote the email.
He didn’t write the email.
Collocations with do
do your homework
do your best
do damage
do exercises
do your hair
do the washing/shopping etc.
do the work
do business
do research
etc.
The police is looking for the suspect.
The police are looking for the suspect.
What is the opposite of honest?
dishonest
Which phrasal verb means to connect a device to power
plug in
What does accurate mean?
Correct, exact, and free from mistakes.
genau, korrekt
It’s the most easiest solution.
It’s the easiest solution.
Other words to say easy
simple
clear
effortless
straightforward
facile
basic
The news _____ very surprising today.
is
What is the opposite of efficient?
inefficient
Which phrasal verb means to stop working (machine)?
break down
What does efficient mean?
Working well without wasting time, energy, or resources.
effizient
We have many informations about the product.
We have much information about the product.
Linking words that show addition
also, as well, too, and, besides, in addition, furthermore, moreover
This room has many equipment that need to be moved.
This room has a lot of equipment that needs to be moved.
probable
improbable
Which phrasal verb means to investigate a problem?
look into
What does concise mean
Short, clear, and expressed using only the necessary words.
präzise, kurz
Did you already finished the report?
Have you already finished the report?
Expressions for giving advice.
You should…;
I recommend…;
I suggest you....;
It might help to…
Use correct quantifying expressions:
I need to print ____ forms, but I don’t have ____ paper.
some / any
What is the opposite of responsible?
irresponsible
Which phrasal verb means to install software on a device?
set up
What does indemnification mean?
Protecting someone from loss, damage, or legal responsibility, usually by agreeing to pay for the costs if something goes wrong.
Schadenersatzleistung
You mustn’t come if you don’t want to.
You don’t have to come if you don’t want to.
mustn’t = prohibited
don’t have to = not necessary
Alternative verb forms for modal verbs
to be able to
to be allowed to
to have to
to need to
Explain the difference:
1️. We have few chairs in the room.
2️. We have a few chairs in the room.
few = not enough / almost none
➝ Negative meaning - There are almost no chairs, and it’s a problem.
a few = some / enough for now
➝ Positive meaning - We have some chairs, and it’s okay.