Use a modal verb of possibility to complete the following sentence. (three possible answers)
Judy ________ study nursing as her college major
may, might, could
100
Definition: (adj) diligent and hardworking.
Even on Friday nights we are an ___________ class!
industrious
100
What is an 'amendment' to the constitution? (two possible answers)
a change, or additiion
100
Name the five boroughs of New York City
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
100
This classmate gets up at 8am, enjoys shopping, doesn't like pork, and his/her favorite movie is called, "Perfume".
Lalla Hanane Sounny Slitine!
200
Use the correct form of the given word to complete the sentence.
We want _______ (know) the truth!
to know
200
Definition: (n) firmness of purpose; resolution, willpower.
Djamila brings a steady __________ to her English studies.
determination
200
Who is the Commander in Chief of the US military?
The president
200
This historic landmark was the nation's busiest immigration inspection station. Between 1892-1954 over 12 million immigrants passed through it before entering New York. What's it called?
Ellis Island
200
This classmate loves apples, the color red, wants to visit Europe, and was most surprised by the subway when he/she first got to New York.
Juan F!
300
Use the correct preposition + gerund to complete the following sentence.
Let's plan ______________ at the Laguardia theater in building E at 6:30 on Monday night.
on meeting
300
Definition: (adj) doubtful; a healthy questioning of something or someone.
With the new president-elect, many people around the world are _________ about the future of America.
skeptical
300
What was the main cause of the US civil war?
Slavery
300
Who were the first European settlers in New York? Or, what did they originally name this city. (Hint: They started their colony here in 1609)
The Dutch. New Amsterdam.
300
This classmate doesn't like running, wants to visit Italy, and his/her favorite NY neighborhood is Williamsburg.
Katty M!
400
Answer the following question using the correct form of the 2nd conditional.
What would you do if you saw your favorite movie star on the streets on New York?
If I saw my favorite star, I would__________.
I would ____________, if I saw my favorite star.
400
Definition: (n) sympathetic concern for the suffering or well-being of others; empathy; kindness.
It's crucial for a good leader to have __________ for others.
compassion
400
Why does the US flag have thirteen stripes?
For the thirteen original colonies - New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, New Hampshire, etc.
400
According to a recent survey, 37% of New Yorkers are foreign-born. Of that number the highest percent of foreigners from one country is 13%. Where do they come from?
The DR!
400
This classmate likes walking, oranges, and Tom Cruise, but not volleyball because it's too hard.
Dani Moran!
500
Use a subordinator to complete the following sentence.(three possible choices)
_____________ it was raining, we still had a good walk through Chinatown.
Although, even though, though
500
Definition: (n) a thing that motivates one to do something.
The opportunity to go directly into college and skip the ESL classes is Vlad's ___________ to keep working hard.
incentive
500
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas jefferson
500
By 1850 a quarter of the city's entire population was from one country. A Great Famine—a period of starvation and disease—in their country had sent them to New York in search of a better life. Where did they come from?
Ireland / Irish
500
This classmate is thinking about trying skydiving, and loved "The Flintstones" when he/she was a kid.