Flashcards: English Vocabulary and Grammar — 48 cards

What does 'call' mean compared to 'get his attention'?

'Call' means to phone someone.

What does 'get his attention' mean compared to 'call'?

'Get his attention' means to attract a nearby person's attention.

What does 'dropped' mean compared to 'knocked over'?

'Dropped' means making something fall intentionally.

What does 'knocked over' mean compared to 'dropped'?

'Knocked over' means accidentally causing an object to fall.

What does 'spill' mean?

'Spill' means to accidentally overturn or release a liquid.

What does 'hit' describe compared to 'bump into'?

'Hit' describes intentional contact.

What does 'bump into' describe compared to 'hit'?

'Bump into' describes accidental contact while moving.

What is the difference between 'reach' and 'lift'?

'Reach' means touching something far away, while 'lift' means moving something upward.

What does 'split the bill' mean in payment terms?

Dividing the total into equal shares.

What does 'get separate checks' mean in a restaurant?

Each person pays their own share.

Where is the term 'check' used instead of 'bill'?

In a restaurant.

What does 'bill' refer to outside a restaurant context?

Other amounts that must be paid.

What are 'condiments' in food?

Small sauces or flavorings added to food.

How is 'sauce' different from 'condiments'?

A larger cooked sauce served in or on a dish.

What does 'pick up an order' mean?

To collect the order.

What does 'place an order' mean for a customer?

To order as a customer.

What does 'Watch your step' mean?

Being careful where you walk.

What does 'watch' followed by a body part or movement mean?

Being careful.

What is the meaning of 'watch out'?

A general warning to be careful.

How is 'go ahead of someone' presented?

As polite behavior.

How is 'cut in line' presented?

As impolite behavior.

What is a 'layover' in travel?

A stop at an airport while waiting for the next flight.

What is a 'stopover' in travel?

A longer stop during which the traveler stays in the city.

What does 'contagious' describe?

An illness or condition that can spread from one person to another.

Which preposition expresses movement into a space?

Into

Which words introduce addition in writing?

Also, moreover, furthermore, and in addition

Which words express contrast?

However, whereas, and while

Which words express concession?

Although, even though, though, and despite

Which words introduce consequences?

Therefore

Which words introduce examples?

For example, for instance, such as, and like

Which words introduce conclusions?

To sum up and finally

Which words reinforce an idea?

Indeed, in fact, and clearly

What is peer pressure?

Pressure exerted by people of the same social group.

What causes financial strain?

Pressure caused by financial difficulties.

Why might people be more prone to certain behavior?

Because of their life circumstances or background.

What does it mean to break the law?

To disobey the law.

What does it mean to obey the law?

To comply with the law.

What is deterrence?

The use of a threat or punishment to discourage an action.

What does it mean to reoffend?

To commit another offense.

What is a fine?

A monetary punishment.

What do 'can' and 'could' express in English?

'Can' and 'could' express ability or possibility.

What additional role does 'could' have besides expressing ability?

'Could' functions as the past form of 'can'.

What does 'may' express besides permission?

'May' expresses wishes or probability.

How does 'might' differ from 'may' in expressing probability?

'Might' expresses probability with weaker certainty than 'may'.

What uses does 'shall' have?

'Shall' can express prediction, prohibition, or a proposal.

What meanings does 'should' convey?

'Should' expresses advice, prediction, obligation, or reproach.

What are the uses of 'will' and 'would'?

'Will' expresses future, order, or willingness; 'would' expresses polite request, conditional, and is past of 'will'.

What do 'must', 'dare', and 'need' express?

'Must' expresses obligation or prohibition; 'dare' expresses challenge; 'need' expresses necessity.