English Expressions for High School

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She fell ______ with him after a few dates.

in love

He is currently ______ for theft.

in prison

She goes to the gym ______ a week to stay fit.

X times

The new policy is ______ the previous guidelines.

connected to Signup and view all the answers

We need to find a ______ to this problem.

solution Signup and view all the answers

X weeks ago, I decided to ______ a new plan.

start with Signup and view all the answers

I would do this ______ that.

instead of Signup and view all the answers

Can you tell me ______ is happening right now?

what’s going on Signup and view all the answers

Please let me know ______ something changes.

in case… Signup and view all the answers

It's important to ______ in the discussion.

participate in Signup and view all the answers

I’d ______ to go to the concert next week.

really like Signup and view all the answers

Students often meet with ______ to collaborate on projects.

each other Signup and view all the answers

After finishing ______, many teenagers go to college.

high school Signup and view all the answers

She often uses her ______ to stay connected with friends.

cell phone Signup and view all the answers

We met in the ______ for lunch yesterday.

city centre Signup and view all the answers

The family gathered in the ______ to watch a movie together.

living room Signup and view all the answers

He ______ a lot of effort into his projects.

comes from Signup and view all the answers

The project must ______ a specific deadline to be submitted.

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In group discussions, everyone should express ______ opinions respectfully.

his or her Signup and view all the answers

Let’s ______ and see a movie tonight.

have fun Signup and view all the answers

They were ______ to the idea of changing the project.

opposed Signup and view all the answers

The manager is seeking ______ improve team morale.

to Signup and view all the answers

There has been a noticeable ______ in customer satisfaction ratings.

decline Signup and view all the answers

The study aims to understand the ______ to which social media influences behavior.

extent Signup and view all the answers

Her latest novel is said to be her ______ work to date.

best Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Phrases and Context

Each other: Refers to a reciprocal action or relationship between two parties.
High school: Educational institution typically for students aged 14-18, ending around age 18.
Living room: Common space in a home for relaxation and social interactions.

Common Expressions

How about…?: Used to suggest an idea or make a proposal.
Look at sb/sth: To direct one's gaze toward a person or object.
In love: Describes a deep emotional connection or romantic feeling toward someone.
In prison: Refers to being incarcerated as a consequence of legal issues.
Credit card: A financial tool allowing holders to borrow funds for purchases, which must be repaid.

Frequency and Time References

X times a week: A variable expression indicating how often something occurs weekly.
X years ago / X months ago / X weeks ago / X days ago: Expressions to denote a time period in the past.

Dealing with Situations

Deal with sb: To handle interactions or situations involving another person.
In some cases: Indicates that something may apply in specific instances.
Instead of: Used to present an alternative choice or action.

Participation and Engagement

Participate in sth: To take part in an activity or event.
What sorts of things do you do?: An inquiry about someone's activities or interests.

In love with sb: Specifies the target of romantic feelings.
His best work to date: Refers to the most accomplished or notable work up to the present time.
Confidence in sb/sth: Trust or belief in someone's abilities or something's reliability.

Suggestions and Solutions

Prove to be sth: To demonstrate a particular quality or outcome.
Solution to sth: An answer or resolution to a problem or challenge.

Exceptions and Conditions

With respect to sb/sth: In relation to a person or subject matter.
With the exception of sb/sth: Indicates excluding a particular person or thing from a statement.

General Contextual Phrases

Prior to: Refers to something happening before a specific time or event.
Despite the fact that…: Used to indicate that something is true even though a conflicting fact exists.
Pretty much: An informal phrase indicating something is mostly accurate or true.

Guess what…: A conversational opener used to prompt someone about new information or news.
Right now: Indicates the current moment in time.
See you: A casual farewell expression suggesting future interaction.

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Description

This quiz explores common English expressions and phrases relevant for high school students. It covers topics such as relationships, timing references, and daily life situations. Test your knowledge of these expressions and improve your conversational skills!