Do you know the English adjective “fabulous”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Nadim: I love your dress! You look fabulous!
Melissa: Thanks! I bought it last week.
Does it mean:
a) rich
b) wonderful
c) old
d) young
The answer is below!↓
Answer: b) wonderful
Do you know the English adjective “puzzling”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Alan: This map is terrible. I can’t even find our location!
Lisa: Yes, it is puzzling, isn’t it?
Does it mean:
a) hard
b) accurate
c) easy
d) confusing
The answer is below!↓
Answer: d) confusing
Do you know the English adjective “bright”? It has a few meanings. Can you guess the meaning below?
Rob: I heard Jake’s children did well on their exams.
Karen: Yes, they did. They are very bright.
Does it mean:
a) clever
b) shy
c) hilarious
d) funny
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a) clever
Do you know the English adjective “elated”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Lilian: Is your son pleased about getting in to university?
Andrea: Oh, he’s elated. He tells everyone that he meets.
Does it mean:
a) confused
b) doubtful
c) nervous
d) happy
The answer is below!↓
Answer: d) happy
Do you know the English adjective “witty”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Roger: What is the new guy at work like?
Steve: Very witty. He’s always telling jokes.
Does it mean:
a) funny
b) annoying
c) irritating
d) strange
The answer is below!↓
Answer: a) funny
Do you know the English adjective “glum”? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Sarah: What’s wrong? You are looking glum today.
Andre: My dog is sick.
Does it mean:
a) angry
b) sad
c) frustrated
d) irritated
The answer is below!↓
Answer: b) sad
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to pay for something”.
…….. the bill
a) hand
b) foot
c) head
d) thumb
The answer is below!↓
Answer: b) foot
Foot the bill!
Can you complete this English expression? It means “an excellent opportunity”.
……… opportunity
a) red
b) silver
c) golden
d) dollar
The answer is below!↓
Answer: c) golden
golden opportunity!
Can you complete this English expression? It means “to spend less money”.
Tighten (one’s) …….
a) laces
b) shirt
c) belt
d) shoes
The answer is below!↓
Answer: c) belt
Tighten (one’s) belt!
Our latest graded reader, Match Day, is about a rugby league match. Rugby league is a popular sport in northern England, Australia and New Zealand. It is different from “rugby union”. If you would like to find out more about rugby league, click on the links below.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league
