Identifying Parts of Speech
Guessing the Meaning from Context I
Guessing the Meaning from Context II
Translations
100
The man was so sick that he looked yellow.
A) noun
B) adjective
B) adjective
100
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
My brother says a lot of swearwords. My mom always tells him, "Watch your mouth!"
A) shut up
B) be careful with what you say
B) be careful with what you say
100
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
I need to write a 10-page paper tonight for my English class.
A) a piece of paper
B) an essay
B) an essay
100
Translate the following sentence:
I got zeros (0's) on all my homework so I didn't pass the class :(
Saqué puros ceros en mi tarea, así que reprobé la clase :(
200
The principal is the head of the school.
A) adverb
B) adjective
C) noun
C) noun
200
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
Me: Let's do something fun this Friday.
My friend: Yes, let's go get a drink.
A) coke
B) alcohol
C) any kind of drink
B) alcohol
200
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
I saw you steal from the Oxxo, I'm going to rat you out to the police!
A) to send someone to the authorities
B) to have no morals
C) to tell an authority about something someone did
C) to tell an authority about something someone did
200
Translate the following sentence:
My dad plays the violin.
Mi papá toca el violín
300
The earth is so fertile this season!
"Earth" is what part of speech?
"Earth" is a noun. A synonym is "soil."
300
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
My friend: I don't have time to talk about which restaurant we should eat at.
Me: Okay, let's table this conversation for a later time then.
A) forget
B) ignore
C) place on hold
C) place on hold
300
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
My mouse is broken so now I can't use my computer!
Mouse refers to the thing connected to a computer that one uses to move their cursor.
300
Translate the following sentence:
It's dangerous to walk on the banks of the river.
Es peligroso caminar por la orilla del río.
400
My mom runs a store in the center. She sells flowers.
"Runs" is what part of speech?
"Runs" is a verb!
400
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
"Ugh the stationery store isn't open! Where am I supposed to print out my homework?"
Open in this sentence refers to a business (negocio) being available to do business.
400
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
Everyone in this class has the same major. They are studying the Teaching and Learning of English in Secondary Schools.
Major refers to the subject that a university student is studying.
400
Translate the following sentence:
The mouth of the river is very dirty.
La boca del río es muy sucia.
500
I like to eye my friend's food because he orders better food than me.
"Eye" is what part of speech?
"Eye" is a verb
500
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
Man has been living on Earth for centuries.
Man in this sentence refers to all human beings, all of mankind.
500
Infer the meaning of the italicized word based on the context:
Me: I heard someone gossiping about you!
My friend: Who cares? Mind your own business!
Here, business means your own personal affairs/your own information/your own matters.
500
Translate the following sentence:
The key to speaking English well is practice!
La clave para hablar bien el inglés es la práctica!