بطاقات اللغة الإنجليزية توجيهي: مراجعة سريعة

What does Collocation mean?

A pair or group of words that are habitually used together to sound natural.

What does Present Perfect Continuous mean?

Used for an action in progress or repeated over a period of time up until now.

What does Past Perfect mean?

Used for an action in the past that was completed before another action or time in the past.

What is the main idea in the section Communication Collocations?

Essential word pairings for professional and natural communication.

What does Groom mean?

To brush and clean fur.

What does Omnivore mean?

A living being that eats both plants and animals.

What does Rival mean?

A person or group that competes with others.

What is the main idea in the section Jane Goodall’s Scientific Impact?

An overview of Goodall's contributions to primatology.

What does Idiom mean?

A fixed phrase that has a special meaning which is different from the usual meaning of the individual words.

What does Strike up mean?

To start a relationship or a conversation with someone.

What does Hit it off mean?

To have a good relationship with someone immediately after meeting them.

What does Small talk mean?

Polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions.

What does Question Tag mean?

A short question added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or confirmation.

What does Echo Question mean?

A short question used to show interest, surprise, or to request more information based on the previous speaker's statement.

What does Auxiliary Verb mean?

A helping verb (e.g., be, do, have, or modals like should/would) used to form the tag or echo.

What is the main idea in the section Question Tag Fundamentals?

The basic mechanics of appending tags to statements.

What does Analytical Essay mean?

A piece of writing that examines a topic in detail and uses researched facts to prove the writer's specific ideas.

What does Topic Sentence mean?

The opening sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea to be explained and supported.

What does Reliable Source mean?

A credible publication or website (e.g., UNIDO, Time magazine) used to provide factual evidence.

What is the main idea in the section Essay Structure and Organization?

The blueprint for a successful analytical essay.

What does Dystopia mean?

An imaginary place where life is extremely difficult.

What does Future Perfect Simple mean?

Used for an activity which will be completed by a specific time in the future.

What does Future Continuous mean?

Used for an activity in progress at a specific time in the future.

What does Future Perfect Continuous mean?

Used for an activity which continues up to a specific point in the future.

What does Invertebrates mean?

Animals that do not possess a backbone, representing over 90% of Earth's creatures.

What does Poacher mean?

An individual who illegally catches or kills animals.

What does Critically endangered mean?

A classification for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

What is the main idea in the section The Bias in Conservation Funding?

Conservation efforts are often influenced by the aesthetic appeal of species rather than their ecological necessity.

What does Indecision mean?

The state of being unable to make a choice between two or more options.

What does Collocation mean?

A pair or group of words that are habitually used together to sound natural.

What does Non-biodegradable mean?

Materials that cannot be broken down by biological processes, causing long-term environmental waste.

What does Future Forms mean?

Grammatical structures used to express intentions, schedules, and predictions.

What does Rhetorical Devices mean?

Techniques used by a speaker to make language or arguments more persuasive and convincing.

What does Tripling mean?

A rhetorical technique of listing three similar things or points to increase the impact of information.

What does Prop mean?

An object used during a presentation to support the key message and make it more memorable.

What is the main idea in the section Planning and Delivery Fundamentals?

The foundation of a persuasive talk lies in preparation and connection.

What does Be the peacemaker mean?

To help other people resolve an argument.

What does Blow things out of proportion mean?

To react as if what has happened is much worse than it is.

What does Wind somebody up mean?

To say things in order to annoy somebody.

What does Make a fuss of somebody mean?

To give someone a lot of attention.

What does Fact mean?

Information based on objective evidence that can be verified or checked.

What does Opinion mean?

An individual's subjective belief or viewpoint, often signaled by words like 'think', 'believe', or 'feel'.

What does Role Model mean?

A person looked up to as an example to be imitated.

What is the main idea in the section Critical Listening: Fact vs. Opinion?

Learning to categorize information in media and speech.

What does Fake news mean?

False or misleading information presented as news.

What does Bizarre mean?

Very strange or unusual.

What does Hoax mean?

A humorous or malicious deception.

What does Enigma mean?

A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

What does Bias mean?

A tendency to favor one side or opinion, often indicated by exaggerated facts or lack of respect for opposing views.

What does Negative Inversion mean?

A grammatical structure where a negative or restrictive adverbial phrase is placed at the beginning of a sentence, followed by an inverted auxiliary verb and subject.

What does Collocation mean?

A pair or group of words that are habitually used together to convey a specific meaning.

What does Urban Myth mean?

A modern story of obscure origin that is widely circulated as though it were true.

What does Proposition mean?

The side of the debate that supports the motion or statement.

What does Opposition mean?

The side of the debate that challenges or argues against the motion.

What does Rebuttal mean?

The act of presenting counterarguments to challenge the opponent's claims.

What does Objective mean?

Remaining neutral and focused on facts rather than personal feelings.

What does Supertaster mean?

An individual with a higher density of taste buds, often resulting in a heightened sensitivity to bitter foods.

What does Proprioception mean?

The sense of knowing the position and movement of different body parts.

What does Gerund mean?

The -ing form of a verb functioning as a noun.

What does Infinitive mean?

The base form of a verb preceded by 'to', often used to express purpose or after specific adjectives.

What does Active Reading mean?

A technique of making inferences by combining textual clues with background knowledge to understand information not explicitly stated.

What does Gerund mean?

The -ing form of a verb functioning as a noun.

What does Infinitive mean?

The base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to', used to express purpose or specific future/past intentions.

What is the main idea in the section Sensory Vocabulary and Descriptive Language?

Categorizing sounds, smells, and textures using precise adjectives.

What does thick mean?

Having a large distance between opposite sides; not runny or watery.

What does crunchy mean?

Firm and crisp and making a sharp sound when bitten or crushed.

What does savoury mean?

Belonging to the category of salty or spicy food rather than sweet.

What does bland mean?

Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting; lacking flavour.