Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Grammar
Speaking Skills
100

Which word or phrase DOES NOT have a similar meaning to this word:

Participate

join in            ignore           take part

Ignore

100

How do you pronounce this sound?

/ɜr/

"er"

100

What is the difference between a direct and indirect question?

Direct questions ask for information in a straightforward way, while indirect questions soften that question with a polite introductory phrase

100

What is a way to respond to a question thoughtfully and respectfully if you do not immediately know the answer?

Let me think about that...

That is a great question...

Ask a follow up question

200

What is a synonym for "strengthen"

improve

build up

reinforce

better

etc.

200

Which word(s) do not have the /ɜr/ sound in them?

Bird     Bored      Birth     Burn      Burst

Bored

200

Change this indirect question into a direct question:

I'd like to know why we need to complete this form?

Why do we need to complete this form?

200

Respond to this question with a phrase to show your thoughtfulness:

What is your biggest strength as a student?

...

300
What part of speech is "reputation?"

Noun

300

Which word(s) do not have the /ɜr/ sound in them?

Purse    Personal    Purchase     Pleasure   Purpose

None

300

Change this direct question into an indirect question:

Where is the financial office?

Do you know how to get to the financial office?

300

What is a real-life scenario where you might have to use the "responding thoughtfully" speaking skill?

Interview

Speaking with a teacher

Oral exam

400

Use the word "alternative" in a sentence.

EXAMPLE:

The girl was not a fan of pop music, so she always looked for alternative records  in stores.

400

Pronounce this sentence correctly:

The police officers who were serving had to perform a surprise search by making three circles around the house.

(Must pronounce 8/10, up to Mr. Levine's judgement)

How did you do?

400
Provide an example of a direct question and also change it into an indirect question.

EXAMPLE:

How much time is left in this class?

Can you please tell me how much time we have left in this class?

400
BONUS 400 POINTS

LUCKY

500

Define "dominate"

Provide the part of speech and change that part of speech

Use it in a sentence

To control, power, or win over someone or something with ease.

Dominate ---> Verb

Domination, dominant, dominating

I need to dominate this final tryout in order to make the soccer team.

500

How should your tongue be positioned in your mouth when pronouncing /ɜr/

Slightly curled, without touching the top of your mouth

500

Why might someone ask a direct question, and why might they ask an indirect question?

Direct question: Used with friends and family to ask questions quickly and informally.

Indirect question: Used with strangers for a much more polite and friendly way to ask for information.

500

Answer Mr. Levine's interview question convincingly.

Did Mr. Levine give you the job?

Did you respond thoughtfully?