Everyday Expression
How do you politely offer something?
Give an example
To express polite requests and offers we use the question: "would you like..."
“Would you like a cup of tea?”
Give the synonym and opposite of "polite"
Synonym: respectful /well-mannered
Opposite: impolite / rude / disrespectful
The Louvre museum is in which city?
The Louvre Museum is in Paris, France
The result or effect of an action or condition (n)
consequence
Spot the mistake:
“I didn’t see him since Monday"
“Since” refers to a point in time that continues up to the present. With “since”, we usually use the present perfect tense, not the past simple
Correct sentence:
“I haven’t seen him since Monday.”
Name three situations where you use this word:
"Congratulations"
1. Achievement or success (Congratulations on passing your driving test!)
2. Special life events ( Congratulations on your wedding!)
3. Buying something big (house, car) (Congratulations on your new home!)
Give the synonym and opposite of "ancient"
Synonym: old / antique
Opposite: modern / new / recent
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
The planet known as the Red Planet is Mars
Someone who has the desire to succeed or achieve something is (adj)
Ambitious
Use these words to make a correct sentence that expresses purpose:
use / map / lost / direction / destination / way
- I used a map to find my way and get the direction to my destination when I was lost
- I used a map to find my way to my destination
Choose the correct sentence:
A) I’m under the weather, so I’ll go to the party
B) I’m under the weather, so I’ll stay home
C) I’m under the weather, so I’ll run faster
B) I’m under the weather, so I’ll stay home
“Under the weather” means you feel sick or you're in a bad mood, so staying home makes sense
Give the synonym and opposite of "brave"
Synonym: courageous / fearless
Opposite: coward/ fearful
Name 3 inventors with their inventions
Alexander Graham Bell – Invented the telephone
Thomas Edison – Practical electric light bulb
Nikola Tesla – Developed alternating current (AC) electricity system
Marie Curie – Research on radioactivity (discovery of radium and polonium)
James Watt – Improved the steam engine
Alexander Fleming – Penicillin (first true antibiotic)
Something that is easily seen, understood or clear to everyone (adj)
Obvious
Which sentence is different in meaning?
A) Sofia is meeting her friend at the café this evening
B) Sofia is going to the café with her friend
C) Sofia is with her friend at the café
C ✅️
A) Sofia is meeting her friend at the café this evening
( Sofia and her friend are not together yet but they plan to meet later )
B) Sofia is going to the café with her friend
(They are planning to go together)
C) Sofia is with her friend at the café
(This shows they are already together at the café)
Use the expression "it's not a big deal" in a short conversation
A: Hey, I’m really sorry I forgot to call you yesterday.
B: Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal.
A: Are you sure? I feel bad.
B: Yeah, really.. it’s fine!
Give the synonym and opposite of "rare"
Synonym: uncommon / unusual
Opposite: common /usual / frequent
Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
"Romeo and Juliet" was written by William Shakespeare. It’s one of his most famous tragedies, first published in 1597
To respond to something with action, emotion, or words (v)
React
Which sentence does not compare correctly?
A. This car is faster than that one.
B. She is the more intelligent of the two sisters.
C. Today is the most hottest day of the year.
C. Today is the most hottest day of the year. ✅
“Hottest” is already a superlative
Correct version: “Today is the hottest day of the year.”
What does “Hang on” mean?
"Hang on" is used when you want someone to pause
Example: Hang on, I’ll be right back = (Wait a moment)
Give the synonym and opposite of "generous"
Synonym: charitable / giving (kind)
Opposite: stingy /selfish
Which country has the most islands?
The country with the most islands is Sweden
To give a reason why something should happen or be done (v)
Justify
Choose the correct sentence:
a) I have many news for you.
b) I have some news for you.
c) I have a news for you
b) I have some news for you. ✅
“News” is uncountable, so we don’t use “a” or “many” with it