English In A Minute – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to'?

• Both 'must' and 'have to' talk about obligations.

• 'Must' is used for obligations decided by others, while 'have to' is used for obligations decided by ourselves.

• 'Must' is used for long-term obligations, while 'have to' is used for short-term obligations.

• 'Must' is used for legal obligations, while 'have to' is used for moral obligations.

What is the meaning of the verb 'draw'?

• Creating a picture or image

• Attracting attention

• Competition results that are equal

• All of the above

What is the difference between 'history' and 'story'?

• 'History' is based on fact, while 'story' is based on imagination.

• 'History' is a description of past events, while 'story' is a description of real or imagined events.

• 'History' is used for entertainment, while 'story' is used for educational purposes.

• 'History' is about consequences, while 'story' is about understanding.

What are mixed conditionals used for?

• To talk about past imaginary situations with present imaginary results

• To talk about past real situations with present real results

• To talk about future imaginary situations with future imaginary results

• To talk about future real situations with future real results

How do we use the verbs 'hire', 'rent', and 'let' in British English?

• 'Rent' is used for long-term arrangements, 'hire' is used for short-term arrangements, and 'let' is used to mean 'to employ somebody'.

• 'Rent' is used for short-term arrangements, 'hire' is used for long-term arrangements, and 'let' is used to mean 'to employ somebody'.

• 'Rent' is used for both long and short-term arrangements, 'hire' is used to mean 'to employ somebody', and 'let' is used for renting a room.

• 'Rent' is used for renting a room, 'hire' is used for both long and short-term arrangements, and 'let' is used to mean 'to employ somebody'.

How do we use 'fine' and 'finely'?

• 'Fine' is an adjective that means OK, while 'finely' is an adverb of degree that describes how small something needs to be cut up.

• 'Fine' is an adverb of manner that indicates doing something in a satisfactory manner, while 'finely' is an adverb of degree that describes how small something needs to be cut up.

• 'Fine' is an adjective that describes how small something needs to be cut up, while 'finely' is an adverb of manner that indicates doing something in a satisfactory manner.

• 'Fine' is an adverb of degree that describes how small something needs to be cut up, while 'finely' is an adjective that means OK.

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

• 'Affect' is a noun that means 'the result of something', while 'effect' is a verb that means 'to influence'.

• 'Affect' is a verb that means 'to influence', while 'effect' is a noun that means 'the result of something'.

• 'Affect' is a verb that means 'to implement something', while 'effect' is a noun that means 'the result of something'.

• 'Affect' is a noun that means 'the result of something', while 'effect' is a verb that means 'to implement something'.

How do we use the phrasal verb 'take off'?

• To describe removing clothing

• To describe something becoming successful

• To describe not going to work

• All of the above

What are the meanings of 'sensible' and 'sensitive'?

• 'Sensible' means having good judgment or being practical, while 'sensitive' means thinking about how other people feel.

• 'Sensible' means thinking about how other people feel, while 'sensitive' means having good judgment or being practical.

• 'Sensible' means being practical, while 'sensitive' means having good judgment.

• 'Sensible' means having good judgment, while 'sensitive' means thinking about how other people feel.

Is it sensible to be sensitive to other people?

• Yes, being sensitive to other people's feelings is important for understanding and empathy.

• No, being sensitive to other people's feelings can lead to irrational decisions.

• Yes, being sensitive to other people's feelings is important for making practical decisions.

• No, being sensitive to other people's feelings is not necessary for good judgment.