Phrases
Spelling
Used to
Words
Unit 1
100

The phrasal verb used to say you have a friendly, smooth relationship with someone, as in: "My sister and I _______ with each other."

What is get on really well?

100

The correct spelling for the word meaning thankful, which ends in -ful.

What is G-R-A-T-E-F-U-L?

100

Spot the mistake in this sentence: "When we were kids, we used to had a dog that followed us to school."

What is "had" should be "have" (used to + base verb)?

100

The time of day when everyone gathers to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

What is at mealtimes?

100

 Plural noun referring to all the people born and living at about the same time (e.g., grandparents, parents, and children).

What are generations?

200

An event where relatives gather together, often after not seeing each other for a long time.

What is a family reunion?

200

Spell the word from the list that means feeling or showing understanding and care for someone's problems  

How do you spell S-Y-M-P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C?

200

The correct form to complete the sentence: "Did you _______ be terrified of speaking in public before you became a teacher?"

What is use to (without the -d in questions)?

200

The past tense verb used when someone or something went missing and could no longer be seen.

What is disappeared?

200

A sympathetic phrase used to show compassion when someone tells you about a bad situation or minor problem.

What is "poor you"?

300

The verb used when you express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a service, product, or situation.

What is complain about?

300

Which spelling is correct for the adjective meaning expressing praise or compliments.

What is C-O-M-P-L-I-M-E-N-T-A-R-Y?

300

 "She _______ like coffee, but now she drinks two cups every morning."

 What is didn't use to?

300

Everyday routine tasks around the house, like washing dishes or sweeping the floor.

What is doing chores?

300

What is the name of the app that locks devices? 

What is DinnerTime?

400

To convince or talk someone into doing something they were hesitant about.

What is persuade somebody?

400

This 12-letter adjective meaning very excited and interested contains a TH sound.

How do you spell E-N-T-H-U-S-I-A-S-T-I-C?

400

Rephrase this sentence using used to without changing the meaning: "She had a habit of biting her nails when she was nervous, but she stopped last year."

What is "She used to bite her nails when she was nervous"?

400

Stood or remained outside the home until a very late hour at night.

What is staying out late?

400

To stop holding a grudge and excuse someone for a mistake or hurtful action.

What is forgive?

500

To stop a disagreement or conflict between parents, children, or relatives from happening.

What is prevent a family argument?

500

Identify the double-letter mistake in this mispelled word from the cloud: A-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E.

What is missing a second G (correct: A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E)?

500

Identify the difference in meaning between:

  • "I used to teach secondary school."

  • "I am used to teaching secondary school.

What is (1) describes a past habit/state that is finished, while (2) means being accustomed to doing it now?

500

Conflicts/problems, stress, or bad feelings between relatives living together.

What are family tensions?

500

To stop an unwanted event, argument, or problem from happening in the first place.

What is prevent?