hobbies
definitions
idioms
phrasal verbs
present tense grammar
100

Name three hobbies

- swimming 

- drawing 

- reading 

- knitting 

etc... 

100

Define: Hobby

+ use it in a sentence 

Activities individuals participate in for enjoyment and skill development and they typically engage in them when they're bored, have spare time or want to relax.

100

What is the meaning of: Peace of cake

Something that is very easy

100

What is the meaning of: Bounce back

+ use it in a sentence

Recover quickly from a setback

100

Question: Choose the correct pair of tenses to complete the sentence:
"This soup __________ delicious, but why __________ it right now?"

  • A) tastes / do you taste
  • B) is tasting / are you tasting
  • C) tastes / are you tasting
  • D) is tasting / do you taste

C) tastes / are you tasting

200

This hobby is Japanese originally. You do it by folding paper into different shapes. 

Origami 

200

Define: Passion

+ use it in a sentence

An interest or goal individuals invest time and effort into to grow in their personal or professional life.

200

What is the meaning of: Over the moon

To be very happy or overjoyed 

200

What is the meaning of: Drop by 

+ use it in a sentence 

To stop briefly

200
Question: Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous to express annoyance at a repeated habit?
  • A) She always leaves her dirty dishes in the sink.
  • B) She is always leaving her dirty dishes in the sink.
  • C) She has always left her dirty dishes in the sink.
  • D) She always has been leaving her dirty dishes in the sink.


  • B) She is always leaving her dirty dishes in the sink.
300

This hobby is creative. The materials people often use for it are construction paper, glue, scissors and other art supplies. 

Arts and Crafts 

300

Define: Renowned 

+ use it in a sentence 

Famous, celebrated, or well-known for a specific quality, skill, or achievement

300

What is the meaning of: Turn a blind eye 

To purposely ignore the issue 

300

What is the meaning of: Draw on

To use previous knowledge or information

300

Question:
"How long __________ for your exam, and do you feel ready yet?"

  • A) do you study
  • B) have you been studying
  • C) are you studying
  • D) did you study


  • B) have you been studying
400

This hobby is active and similar to yoga. 

Pilates

400

Define: Anatomist

+ use it in a sentence 

Someone who studies anatomy 

400

What is the meaning of: Go down in flames

To fail badly

400

What is the meaning of: Branch out 

+ use it in a sentence

To expand into new areas

400

Question: Which sentence is correct and implies that the living arrangement is temporary rather than a permanent lifestyle choice?

  • A) I live with my parents until I find a flat of my own.
  • B) I am living with my parents until I find a flat of my own.
  • C) I used to live with my parents until I found a flat of my own.
  • D) I have been living with my parents until I found a flat of my own.

B) I am living with my parents until I find a flat of my own.

500

This hobby is similar to knitting but it uses larger yarn and different hooks. 

crochet 

500

Define: First-edition

+ use it in a sentence

The copies of a literary work first printed from the same type and issued at the same time as the original

500

What is the meaning of: In the blink of an eye

Very quickly

500

What is the meaning of: Fork out

+ use it in a sentence

To reluctantly give out resources (usually money) 

500

Mark: "What's wrong with Stacy today? She __________ entirely uncooperative."
Jane: "I know, it’s completely unlike her. Ignore her until she calms down."

  • A) is being
  • B) is
  • C) has been being
  • D) behaves

A) is being