Correct or incorrect? He understands to read about the stock market.
Incorrect! He understands reading about the stock market.
Write two sentences using the verb "stop," followed by a gerund or infinitive. Explain the difference. One sentence with a gerund and the other with an infintive.
I stopped to listen to the rain. / I stopped listening to the rain.
What does "fair shake" mean, when used as slang?
a fair opportunity, or treatment
Use "come up with" correctly in a sentence.
Correct or Incorrect: There were enough people to play a full soccer game.
Correct!
Use "bucks" correctly in a sentence.
Use "brush up on" correctly in a sentence.
Correct or incorrect: He has too much joy in his life.
Incorrect; it is impossible to have too much joy. "He has so much joy in his life."
Use "fall behind" in a sentence correctly.
He fell behind in math class because he was often absent.
Use "let someone in" in a sentence correctly.
It is difficult for me to let someone in on my secrets. I am a private person.
Use "sink in" in a sentence.
Use "chitchat" correctly in a sentence.
Use "all sorts of" correctly in a sentence.
Use "the last___" correctly in a sentence.
What is "the man," when used as slang?
the government, rules, authority
Use "that's just how it goes" in a sentence, or conversation.
Correct or incorrect? I hate working after 7pm.
Correct!
What does "handy" mean?
useful, helpful
What does "solid" mean, when used as slang?
stable, reliable
Correct or incorrect? She volunteered participating at the fundraiser.
Incorrect! She volunteered to participate at the fundraiser.
Use "keep up with" correctly in a sentence.
Use the verb "play" as an infinitive and as a gerund.
Correct or incorrect? The old woman was very warm and kind; she was obviously very sketchy.
Incorrect! Sketchy means suspicious or dangerous.
Use "cool with" correctly in a sentence.
Write two sentences using the verb remember, one followed by a gerund and the other an infintive. Explain the difference.
I remembered to call my mom on Saturday. / I remember calling my mom on Saturday.
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