SEE Pearson A2

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

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Part 1: Synonyms

How many synonyms for 'nice' can you think of?

NICE

Enjoyable

Pleasurable

Courteous

Lovely

Likable

Pleasing

Gracious

Congenial

Cordial

Admirable

Considerate

Amiable

Charming

Kind

Neat

Delightful

Pleasant

How many synonyms for 'amazing'can you think of?

AMAZING

Astonishing

Astounding

Awesome

Fabulous

Fantastic

Incredible

Stupendous

Unbelievable

Wonderful

Unimaginable

Tremendous

Unexpected

Phenomenal

Spectacular

Stunning

Overwhelming

Remarkable

Breathtaking

Significant

Staggering

Brilliant

Extraordinary

Marvelous

Prodigious

How many synonyms for 'good' can you think of?

GOOD

Excellent

Amazing

Wonderful

Pleasant

Marvelous

Exceptional

Fantastic

Super

Outstanding

Terrific

Splendid

Stupendous

How many synonyms for 'happy' can you think of?

Optimistic

Over the moon (informal)

Overjoyed

Pleased

Positive

Satisfied

Thrilled

HAPPY

Amused

Blissful

Bright

Charmed

Cheerful

Contented

Delighted

Eager

Ecstatic

Elated

Enthusiastic

Excited

Exultant

Glad

Gleeful

Hopeful

Joyful

Lively

Loving

Marvelous

Merry

Optimistic

Over the moon (informal)

Overjoyed

Pleased

Positive

Satisfied

Thrilled

How many synonyms for 'delicious' can you think of?

DELICIOUS

Appetizing

Tasty

Flavourful

Delectable

Scrumptious

Mouth-watering

Delish ( informal)

Yummy (informal)

Juicy

Luscious

How many synonyms for 'kind' can you think of?

KIND

Sympathetic

Good/large/warm – hearted

Generous

Amiable

Considerate

Gentle

Benign (formal)

Gracious

Benevolent

Kindhearted

Congenial

Compassionate

Caring

Friendly

Thoughtful

Nice

Good-natured

Attentive

Avuncular

How many synonyms for 'small' can you think of?

SMALL

Tiny

Petite

Mini

Teeny-weeny

Pygmy (with animals)

Little

Slight

Minute

Skimpy

Miniature

Wee

Diminutive

How many synonyms for 'bad' can you think of?

BAD

Awful

Terrible

Crummy

Wack (slang)

Crappy/ Shitty(slang)

Rotten

Naughty

Dreadful

Nasty

Wicked

Lousy

Unpleasant

Disagreeable

Wretched

Horrible

Outrageous

Despicable

Disgraceful

descriptive wordlist

https://eslforums.com/descriptive-words/

Part 2: word order

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. She speaks well English
2. She speaks English well

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. Why you did say that?
2. Why did you say that?

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. She showed her homework her mother
2. She showed her mother her homework

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. Sometimes I play tennis on a Sunday
2. I play sometimes tennis on a Sunday

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. He drew for his mother a picture
2. He drew a picture for his mother

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. I showed my new music player to my friend.
2. I showed to my friend my new muisc player.

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. I do not any more live in London
2. I do not live in London any more.

Which of the two sentences below shows correct English word order?

1. You're not supposed to walk on the grass
2. You're supposed to not walk on the grass

Part 3: pronunciation -ed

Repeat the following sentences, focus on the pronunciation of -ed:

1. Last year they moved to Amsterdam.

2. She replied within two days.

3. We have placed an advertisment.

4. Last year the two companies merged.

5. We have profited from the cheaper dollar.

6. In 2001 he started a small business.

7. We have offered you a ten percent discount.

8. We carried out the order two days ago.

9. Recently we developed a new packing system.

10. When have they opened a new branch?

11. Unfortunately my computer has crashed.

12. Our clothes matched perfectly well together.

Part 3: Talk talk talk English

Is there anything you don't like about your studies/work? (30 seconds)

Are there any clothes/brands that you don't like? (30 seconds)

What types of weather do you dislike? (30 seconds)

B.

Tell me about your studies/job. (30 seconds)

Tell me about a festival in your country/village/town. (30 seconds)

Describe what makes you happy. (30 seconds)

C.

What food do you like? (30 seconds)

What do you like about your hometown? (30 seconds)

Do you like shopping? (30 seconds)

Do you like sport? (30 seconds) 

Part 4:Describing pictures

Homework assignment

For each category of words we tried to find synonyms for, come up with a sentence. Minimum of 3 sentences for each category.