QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 4th June 2018: ‘MONEY’ VOCABULARY

‘MONEY makes the world go round’, as we say in English….or is it ‘the root of all evil’? Whatever you think, it’s important to know some of the key words related to money and finance. Can you complete the words below?

1) My salary goes directly into my c_____t account every month.
2) Most people need a m______e from the bank to buy a house or flat.
3) Have you got any small c_____e for the coffee machine? I’ve only got a £5 note!
4) When you pay for something, the shop assistant gives you a r_____t.
5) We didn’t want a dessert, so we paid the b__l and went home.
6) At the bank, you speak to a c_____r if you want to take out money or have any questions.
7) These trousers were a b_____n – only £20! They normally cost £50!
8) My mum didn’t like the blouse I bought her, so I took it back to the shop to get a r____d.
9) Some shops and cinemas here give you a d______t if you are a student – usually 10% or 20% cheaper.
10) A salary is normally paid monthly, whereas a w__e is paid weekly.

When you have finished, check the answers below.

 

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 21st May 2018: ADJECTIVE + NOUN collocations

Can you match the adjectives with their noun collocations?

ADJECTIVES              NOUN
hasty                              divorce
mixed                             humour
total                                decision
bitter                              sports
fine                                  welcome
extreme                        disaster
warm                              dining
golden                            blessing
black                               fashion
vintage                           opportunity

 

Answers below!

 

QUIZ OF THE WEEK 7th May 2018: Summer Vocabulary

So… this week’ s quiz is all about vocabulary.

These anagrams are all things we associate with summer. It’s nearly here!

Can you unscramble the words? There is a clue after each one, to help you.

1) hnesnuis (We had lots of this at the weekend!)
2) cei mecra (Delicious!)
3) nmsimwgi (an activity)
4) dolyhai (I’m looking forward to mine!)
5) hnsgitnuab (a lazy activity)
6) erbeecuba (Where are the burgers?)
7) hacbe (We have lots of these in or near Broadstairs)
8) dnalssa (something you wear!)

Check the answers below.

 

 

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 30th April 2018: TENSE REVIEW

Can you correct the use of tenses/verb forms in these sentences?

1) This is the first time I am eating lobster.
2) Charles Dickens has written many novels.
3) I had a bath when the phone rang.
4) This time next week, I have finished my exams!
5) When I finished dinner, I had done the washing-up.
6) I have been writing thirty emails this morning!
7) ‘What nationality are you?’ ‘I am coming from France.’
8) I can’t come out tonight because I will have dinner with my
boyfriend.

 

Check the answers below…

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 16th April 2018: NATIONALITY ADJECTIVES

Here at Hilderstone, we have students from all over the world – so it’s important for our students to know the words for their nationalities!

Do YOU know the nationality adjectives for these countries?

Example: England – ENGLISH

1) Scotland
2) France
3) The Netherlands/Holland
3) Denmark
4) Switzerland
5) Brazil
6) Thailand
7) Peru
8) Iceland
9) Iraq
10) Taiwan

Answers below!

 

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 9th April 2018: SPELLING

This week it’s all about that tricky issue of English spelling! Can you spot the spelling mistakes in these sentences? And can you correct them?

1) Apparently they had a big arguement and are no longer 
freinds.

2) At the beginning of the meeting, the commitee members
discussed neccessary improvements to the town.

3) The Prime Minister was publicly embarrassed when her
deputy resigned without her knowlege.

4) It can be very stressful working in this bussiness, so it’s
important to have supportive colleges who you can depend
on.

5) It’s a small independant music store, but it’s been very
succesful and has recieved several awards from the industry.

See below for the answers.

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 26th March 2018: GENERAL VOCABULARY

Do you know the word in English for these definitions?

1) The area for pedestrians at the sides of the road
2) The thing people put their money and credit cards in
3) The pieces of material you hang up on your windows
4) The shop where you buy fruit and vegetables (not a
supermarket!)
5) The thing you put across your chest when you are in a car,
for safety
6) The open shoes that you wear in the summer
7) A person who fixes your pipes and water problems.
8) A person who who looks after your children when you go out
9) A piece of jewellery you wear round your wrist
10) A large, important church.

See below for the answers!

Week commencing 19th March 2018 – ‘GET’ PHRASAL VERBS QUIZ

Can you put the correct phrasal verbs (from the list below) in the correct gaps? You may need to change the form (e.g. -ing form / tense).

get off with      get away with        get at (x 2)

get round        get over         get through        get across

1) Stop __________________ me! You’re always criticising!

2) His parents never discipline their son – he ____________
with everything!
3) “I bought you some flowers, darling.”
“Don’t try to _________________ me! You forgot our
anniversary!
4) It took her grandfather a long time to ____________ his
illness.
5) It’s difficult to ______ your point ______ to him – he never
listens.
6) I’ve been trying to call John all morning, but I can’t
____________ – I think there’s a problem with the connection.
7) The teenager who stole the car ____________ lightly
because he was so young – he just had to do some
community service.
8) I can’t ____________ the sugar, the shelf’s too high! Can
you reach it?

Answers below

Week commencing 12th March 2018: GENERAL GRAMMAR QUIZ

Some mixed grammar problems for you this week! Can you correct the mistakes in these sentences?

1) I’ll be an astronaut when I grow up!
2) I’m sorry, I’m not understanding this question.
3) Have you any brothers or sisters?
4) I had a bath when the phone rang.
5) He has beautifuls flowers in his garden.
6) Their childrens are very young.
7) I don’t have some money.
8) I like most animals, but I don’t like the snakes.
9) I didn’t do nothing at work today!
10) I can’t afford buying that jacket.
11) If I will have enough money, I’ll go to the cinema.
12) This is the first time I’m eating kangaroo.

Answers and explanations below!

 

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