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In what context is 'all of a sudden' most effectively used?
In what context is 'all of a sudden' most effectively used?
- To describe events that happen gradually over a long period.
- To introduce a topic that has been previously discussed.
- To provide a detailed explanation of a complex situation.
- To emphasize the unexpected and rapid nature of an event. (correct)
What grammatical process is likely to occur in the phrase 'all of a sudden' during casual speech?
What grammatical process is likely to occur in the phrase 'all of a sudden' during casual speech?
- Epenthesis, where an extra sound is added.
- Assimilation, where sounds become more similar.
- Elision, where sounds are omitted.
- Linking, where the final consonant sound connects to the next word's vowel sound. (correct)
In what situation is the phrase 'at the last minute' most appropriately used?
In what situation is the phrase 'at the last minute' most appropriately used?
- When describing meticulously planned and executed events.
- When discussing actions taken right before a deadline or cutoff. (correct)
- When referring to tasks completed well in advance of a deadline.
- When talking about events that are postponed indefinitely.
What is one potential pronunciation change that might occur in the phrase 'at the last minute'?
What is one potential pronunciation change that might occur in the phrase 'at the last minute'?
In which of the following scenarios would the phrase 'for the sake of' be most appropriately used?
In which of the following scenarios would the phrase 'for the sake of' be most appropriately used?
How is the word 'for' typically pronounced in the phrase 'for the sake of'?
How is the word 'for' typically pronounced in the phrase 'for the sake of'?
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the correct usage of the phrase 'by far'?
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the correct usage of the phrase 'by far'?
What grammatical structure usually follows 'by far' in a sentence?
What grammatical structure usually follows 'by far' in a sentence?
In what context would you most likely use the phrase 'as far as I know'?
In what context would you most likely use the phrase 'as far as I know'?
What is a common pronunciation feature in the phrase 'as far as I know'?
What is a common pronunciation feature in the phrase 'as far as I know'?
When would you typically use the phrase 'can't take your eyes off' something?
When would you typically use the phrase 'can't take your eyes off' something?
What is a characteristic pronunciation of the word 'can't' in American English?
What is a characteristic pronunciation of the word 'can't' in American English?
What are the two possible connotations of 'to take advantage of'?
What are the two possible connotations of 'to take advantage of'?
In which scenario is 'to take advantage of' used with a negative connotation?
In which scenario is 'to take advantage of' used with a negative connotation?
Which phrase shares a similar meaning and can be interchanged with 'as a result of'?
Which phrase shares a similar meaning and can be interchanged with 'as a result of'?
Which of the following phrases can be linked in pronunciation when saying 'as a result of'?
Which of the following phrases can be linked in pronunciation when saying 'as a result of'?
What does the phrase 'to be in your 50s' generally imply?
What does the phrase 'to be in your 50s' generally imply?
How is the verb 'to be' often pronounced when followed by 'in their [decade]'?
How is the verb 'to be' often pronounced when followed by 'in their [decade]'?
What does the phrase 'one way or another' typically express?
What does the phrase 'one way or another' typically express?
How might the word 'or' be pronounced differently in the phrase 'one way or another'?
How might the word 'or' be pronounced differently in the phrase 'one way or another'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to make a fool of someone'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to make a fool of someone'?
Which of these represents the correct linked pronunciation of 'make a fool of'?
Which of these represents the correct linked pronunciation of 'make a fool of'?
What does the phrase 'one by one' signify?
What does the phrase 'one by one' signify?
How would you describe the pronunciation of the phrase one by one?
How would you describe the pronunciation of the phrase one by one?
Which phrase is best suited to describe an action done spontaneously and quickly?
Which phrase is best suited to describe an action done spontaneously and quickly?
When is it most appropriate to use the expression 'at the last minute'?
When is it most appropriate to use the expression 'at the last minute'?
If someone says they did something 'for the sake of' their family, what does it imply?
If someone says they did something 'for the sake of' their family, what does it imply?
Which of the following is the correct way to use the phrase 'by far'?
Which of the following is the correct way to use the phrase 'by far'?
When would you use the phrase 'as far as I know'?
When would you use the phrase 'as far as I know'?
What does it mean to 'can't take your eyes off' something?
What does it mean to 'can't take your eyes off' something?
What is the negative connotation of 'take advantage of'?
What is the negative connotation of 'take advantage of'?
The phrases 'as a result of' and 'due to' have similar meanings and are:
The phrases 'as a result of' and 'due to' have similar meanings and are:
If someone is described as 'in their 30s,' what does that suggest about their age?
If someone is described as 'in their 30s,' what does that suggest about their age?
What does the expression 'one way or another' typically imply?
What does the expression 'one way or another' typically imply?
What does it mean 'to make a fool of someone'?
What does it mean 'to make a fool of someone'?
What does the phrase 'one by one' imply about the order in which things happen?
What does the phrase 'one by one' imply about the order in which things happen?
Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of 'all of a sudden'?
Which of the following best describes the appropriate use of 'all of a sudden'?
How does the pronunciation of 'for' typically change in the expression 'for the sake of'?
How does the pronunciation of 'for' typically change in the expression 'for the sake of'?
Which scenario best illustrates the negative use of the phrase 'take advantage of'?
Which scenario best illustrates the negative use of the phrase 'take advantage of'?
With what part of speech is the phrase 'by far' typically associated?
With what part of speech is the phrase 'by far' typically associated?
In what scenario would someone most likely say, 'I'm going to pay you back one way or another'?
In what scenario would someone most likely say, 'I'm going to pay you back one way or another'?
If a person states, 'I decided to move for the sake of my mental health,' what does this imply?
If a person states, 'I decided to move for the sake of my mental health,' what does this imply?
In which situation would it be most appropriate to say 'As far as I know'?
In which situation would it be most appropriate to say 'As far as I know'?
What does it imply when someone says, 'That's by far the best cake I've ever tasted'?
What does it imply when someone says, 'That's by far the best cake I've ever tasted'?
Which situation best illustrates the negative connotation of 'to take advantage of'?
Which situation best illustrates the negative connotation of 'to take advantage of'?
What does it mean if someone says they 'can't take their eyes off' a piece of art?
What does it mean if someone says they 'can't take their eyes off' a piece of art?
If you hear someone described as 'in their 40s', what can you assume about their age?
If you hear someone described as 'in their 40s', what can you assume about their age?
In what scenario would someone say that events happened 'all of a sudden'?
In what scenario would someone say that events happened 'all of a sudden'?
Which of the following is the closest in meaning to 'as a result of'?
Which of the following is the closest in meaning to 'as a result of'?
What does the phrase 'to make a fool of someone' suggest?
What does the phrase 'to make a fool of someone' suggest?
Flashcards
All of a sudden
All of a sudden
Very quickly or without warning; often used to emphasize the suddenness of an event.
At the last minute
At the last minute
The latest possible opportunity for doing something.
For the sake of (someone)
For the sake of (someone)
In order to help or bring advantage to someone.
By far
By far
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As far as I know
As far as I know
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Can't take your eyes off (someone/something)
Can't take your eyes off (someone/something)
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Take advantage of (someone/something)
Take advantage of (someone/something)
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As a result of (something)
As a result of (something)
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In your 50s
In your 50s
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One way or another
One way or another
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Make a fool of (someone)
Make a fool of (someone)
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One by one
One by one
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Study Notes
- The lesson focuses on B2 phrases essential for English fluency due to their common usage.
All of a sudden
- Means very quickly or without warning.
- Emphasizes the suddenness of an event.
- Usually appears at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- Pronunciation involves linking: "all of a" sounds like "allova".
The last minute
- Refers to the latest possible opportunity to do something.
- Collocations include "at the last minute," "wait until the last minute," and "leave something until the last minute".
- Pronunciation involves elision: the "t" in "last" is often dropped when between two consonants.
For the sake of someone / For someone's sake
- Means in order to help or bring advantage to someone.
- The word "for" is often reduced in pronunciation, sounding like "fur".
- The phrase "sake of" can be linked.
By far
- Means by a great amount.
- Follows the verb "to be" and is used with a superlative.
As far as I know / So far as I know
- Indicates what one believes to be true without having all the facts.
- Can be a standalone statement or start an independent clause.
- "As far as I know" is more commonly used than "so far as I know".
- Linking can occur: "far as I" can be linked.
Can't take your eyes off someone/something
- Means to not be able to stop looking at something/someone.
- Adds emphasis.
- American English pronounces "can't" with a stop "t," while British English releases the "t".
- Linking can occur: "eyes off" can be linked.
To take advantage of someone/something
- Has two meanings: positive (B1 level) and negative (B2 level).
- Positively, it means using a good situation.
- Negatively, it means treating someone badly to gain something.
- Linking can occur: "take advantage of".
As a result of something
- Means because of something, interchangeable with "due to" or "because of".
- "As a result of" may sound more formal.
- Linking can occur: "as a" and "result of".
To be in your 50s (or any decade)
- Refers to the period when someone is aged within a specific decade (e.g., 50-59).
- Used to approximate someone's age.
- Linking may occur with the verb "to be".
One way or another
- Means in some way that is not yet known; expresses confidence that something will happen
- The word "or" is often reduced in pronunciation, sounding like "er".
- Linking can occur: "or another".
To make a fool of someone
- Means to trick someone or make someone appear stupid.
- Can be used with a reflexive pronoun (make a fool of myself) or an object pronoun (make a fool of him).
- Linking can occur: "make a" and "fool of".
One by one
- Means separately or one after the other.
- Simple and straightforward pronunciation.
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