Do you know the English noun “mishap“? (Pronounced “mis-hap”). Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Jemma: How was the soccer tournament?

Nellie: It was a success. There were no mishaps.

Does it mean:

a) bad event or accident

b) good event

c) fight

d) argument

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Answer: a) bad event or accident

Do you know the English adjective “abrasive“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lisa: What do you think of the new guy in the office?

Henry: I’ve only spoken to him once and he was abrasive. I wonder if he is just shy and nervous. I hope he changes his attitude.

Does it mean:

a) kind

b) rude and unfriendly

c) polite and friendly

d) nervous

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Answer: b) rude and unfriendly

Do you know the verb “to ponder“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Eve: Are you OK? You are very quiet today.

Tracey: I’m just pondering what the boss said to me yesterday.

Does it mean:

a) to think carefully about something

b) to be angry about something

c) to be upset about something

d) to write about something

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Answer: a) to think carefully about something

Do you know the adjective “idyllic“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Lily: How was your camping trip?

Ben: Oh it was wonderful. The campsite was idyllic. The air was so fresh, and the scenery was beautiful.

Does it mean:

a) very pleasant

b) very urban

c) very dirty

d) very cheap

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Answer: a) very pleasant

I fancy a cup of tea! Do you know what this means? Take a guess! Does it mean:

a) I don’t want a cup of tea

b) I drank a cup of tea

c) I want a cup of tea

d) I will drink a cup of tea

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Answer: c) I want a cup of tea

Do you know the adjective “nonchalant“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Karen: How did Harry react when he found out he had failed the university entrance exam?

Gloria: He was nonchalant about it. He just said “never mind” and started playing a computer game.

Does it mean:

a) upset

b) angry

c) frustrated

d) cool and calm

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Answer: d) cool and calm