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What is the term for a practice session held before a performance, where actors or musicians run through their material?
REHEARSAL
What two verbs can be used to describe leaving a job voluntarily?
QUIT, RESIGN
What does it mean to ENHANCE something?
IMPROVE
transform using a modal verb and 2-5 words:
It is possible that Sarah is at the library.
Sarah _____________ the library
SARAH MIGHT / MAY BE AT THE LIBRARY.
Transform into the passive:
My mum cooks lunch every day.
LUNCH IS COOKED EVERY DAY.
In classical music, what do you call the person who directs an orchestra, and what is the term for the person who writes the music?
CONDUCTOR, COMPOSER
What are two common terms for a very young baby in its earliest stage of life?
NEWBORN, INFANT
What expression describes something causing serious damage, suffering, or negative long-term effects?
"This took a ______ ________ on me.
HEAVY TOLL
transform using a modal verb and 2-5 words:
It’s a good idea for you to talk to your manager.
You________________ your manager.
YOU SHOULD /OUGHT TO TALK TO YOU MANAGER.
Transform into the passive:
The dogs have just bitten the postman.
THE POSTMAN HAS JUST BEEN BITTEN.
Name three basic tools a painter typically uses to create a traditional artwork: one to hold the painting, one to paint on, and one to paint with.
EASEL, CANVAS, BRUSH
In higher education, what does BA stand for?
BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR'S DEGREE
What are you like if you are DISHEARTENED?
YOU HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE, ENTHUSIASM, HOPE
transform using a modal verb and 2-5 words:
I’m certain he left early.
He _____________________ early.
HE MUST HAVE LEFT EARLY.
transform into the passive voice:
I didn’t pay the bill because you hadn’t given me the money!
THE BILL WASN'T PAID BECAUSE I HADN'T BEEN GIVEN THE MONEY.
THE BILL WASN'T PAID BECAUSE THE MONEY HADN'T BEEN GIVEN TO ME.
What adjective describes an idea or explanation that seems highly improbable, unrealistic, or difficult to believe?
FAR-FETCHED
What type of school focuses on teaching practical job skills and technical training for specific careers?
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Which verb means to produce and release a substance, especially in a biological context?
SECRETE
transform using a modal verb and 2-5 words:
It is impossible that they knew about the plan.
They _____________ about the plan.
THEY CAN'T HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE PLAN.
TRANSFORM INTO THE PERSONAL AND IMPERSONAL PASSIVE
They say Sally went to Aruba last year.
IT IS SAID THAT SALLY WENT TO ARUBA LAST YEAR.
SALLY IS SAID TO HAVE GONE TO ARUBA LAST YEAR.
Which word means an award, prize or expression of praise?
ACCOLADE
What expression describes losing your job because your position is no longer needed, not due to your performance?
TO BE MADE REDUNDANT
What hyphenated adjective describes technology or equipment that is the most advanced and modern available?
STATE-OF-THE-ART
transform using a modal verb and 2-5 words:
I asked them not to come. (2x)
THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE COME.
THEY OUGHT NOT TO HAVE COME.
TRANSFORM INTO THE PASSIVE CAUSATIVE
The painter asked the assistant to put away the painting.
THE PAINTER HAD THE PAINTING PUT AWAY (BY THE ASSISTANT)