CAMBRIDGE EMPOWER B1 • CEFR PRE-INTERMEDIATE

Unit 1: Talking about People

Master 70 core B1 vocabulary items, 20 spoken communicative formulas, direct question formation (QuASM/ASI), preposition stranding, and the critical distinction between subject and object questions with full bilingual explanations.

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Unit 1 Vocabulary Database

70 high-frequency CEFR B1 words categorized by lesson with audio models.

Word / Phrase	Part of Speech	Lesson	Definition & Context Example	Synonyms / Related	المعنى بالعربية
keep in touch /kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ/	phrase	1A	To continue to communicate with someone regularly. "Even though we moved to different cities, we still keep in touch by messaging every week."	stay in touch, stay in contact	يبقى على تواصل
lose touch /luːz tʌtʃ/	phrase	1A	To stop communicating with someone, usually over time. "I lost touch with many of my school friends after graduation."	drift apart, fall out of touch	يفقد التواصل / تنقطع أخباره
get in touch /ɡet ɪn tʌtʃ/	phrase	1A	To initiate contact or communication with someone. "Please get in touch with me as soon as you receive the email."	reach out, contact	يتواصل مع / يبادر بالاتصال
catch up with /kætʃ ʌp wɪð/	phrasal verb	1A	To talk to someone you have not seen for a while to find out what they have been doing. "Let's meet for coffee this weekend so we can catch up with all the news."	bring each other up to date	يستدرك الأخبار مع / يتبادل المستجدات
stay in contact /steɪ ɪn ˈkɒntækt/	phrase	1A	To maintain ongoing communication across distance. "We stay in contact through group video calls twice a month."	keep connected	يظل على اتصال مستمر
face-to-face /ˌfeɪs.təˈfeɪs/	adj / adv	1A	In direct physical presence of another person. "I prefer face-to-face meetings rather than chatting online."	in person	وجهاً لوجه / مقابلة شخصية مباشرة
social networking /ˌsəʊ.ʃəl ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ/	noun	1A	The use of websites and applications to interact with others and find people with similar interests. "Social networking has completely transformed how young professionals find career mentors."	social media platforms	التواصل عبر الشبكات الاجتماعية
instant messaging /ˌɪn.stənt ˈmes.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/	noun	1A	Online chat that offers real-time text transmission over the internet. "Our office relies on instant messaging for urgent daily updates."	chat apps, texting	المراسلة الفورية
video call /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ kɔːl/	noun	1A	A phone conversation in which the callers can see each other on screen. "She made a video call to her family while studying abroad."	virtual meeting	مكالمة فيديو مرئية
respond /rɪˈspɒnd/	verb	1A	To answer or react to a question, message, or situation. "He promised to respond to my enquiry within twenty-four hours."	reply, answer, react	يرد / يستجيب
reach out /riːtʃ aʊt/	phrasal verb	1A	To make an effort to communicate with someone or offer support. "Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the assignment."	make contact, offer help	يتواصل مع / يمد يد التواصل
share /ʃeər/	verb	1A	To post or distribute content, stories, or photos with others. "He shared photos of his graduation ceremony on his profile."	post, distribute, broadcast	يشارك / ينشر للمشاركة
conversation /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/	noun	1A	An informal talk involving two or more people. "We had an engaging conversation about modern artificial intelligence."	dialogue, discussion, talk	محادثة / حوار ودي
topic /ˈtɒp.ɪk/	noun	1A	A matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation. "Weather is always a safe topic of conversation when meeting someone new."	subject, theme, issue	موضوع النقاش / محور الحديث
interrupt /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/	verb	1A	To stop someone speaking or doing something by saying or doing something yourself. "It is impolite to interrupt when someone else is explaining their point."	cut in, break in	يقاطع في الكلام
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/	verb / noun	1A	To say or write something as an answer. "I sent him a message two days ago, but he hasn't replied yet."	response, answer	يجيب / رد
misunderstand /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstænd/	verb	1A	To fail to understand someone or something correctly. "Tone is easy to misunderstand in short text messages without emojis."	misinterpret, confuse	يسيء الفهم
gossip /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/	noun / verb	1A	Casual conversation or reports about other people, typically not confirmed as true. "She dislikes office gossip and focuses entirely on her engineering tasks."	rumour, chatter	نميمة / يتحدث عن خصوصيات الآخرين
express /ɪkˈspres/	verb	1A	To convey a thought, opinion, or emotion in words or gestures. "He found it difficult to express his emotions during the speech."	articulate, voice, state	يعبر عن / يوضح مشاعره
distracted /dɪˈstræk.tɪd/	adj	1A	Unable to concentrate because one's attention is drawn to something else. "Don't look at your phone during dinner; it makes you look distracted."	inattentive, unfocused	مشتت الانتباه / غير منتبه
ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/	adj	1B	Having a strong desire and determination to succeed or achieve goals. "She is an ambitious engineer who plans to lead major renewable projects."	driven, determined, aspiring	طموح / لديه شغف بالنجاح
cheerful /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/	adj	1B	Noticeably happy, optimistic, and positive in manner. "His cheerful greeting brightens everyone's morning at the office."	joyful, upbeat, sunny	مبتهج / بشوش الوجه
confident /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/	adj	1B	Feeling sure about one's own abilities and qualities. "She gave a confident presentation in front of the executive board."	self-assured, bold, assertive	واثق من نفسه
easy-going /ˌiː.ziˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/	adj	1B	Relaxed, tolerant, and not easily upset or worried by everyday problems. "My roommate is very easy-going and never complains about household chores."	laid-back, relaxed, calm	مرن / هادئ الطباع وغير متشدد
generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/	adj	1B	Willing to give more money, time, or kindness than is expected. "He made a generous donation to help build a new community library."	giving, charitable, kind-hearted	كريم / سخي العطاء
helpful /ˈhelp.fəl/	adj	1B	Ready to give assistance, advice, or useful information. "The customer support team was extraordinarily polite and helpful."	supportive, cooperative, constructive	خدوم / متعاون ومفيد
honest /ˈɒn.ɪst/	adj	1B	Telling the truth and not likely to steal, cheat, or deceive. "I value his honest feedback because it always helps me improve."	truthful, sincere, candid	صادق / أمين ومخلص
impatient /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/	adj	1B	Easily irritated by delay, slowness, or waiting. "Drivers often become impatient when stuck in heavy rush-hour traffic."	restless, irritable, intolerant	قليل الصبر / نافد الصبر
organized /ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪzd/	adj	1B	Able to plan one's work and life efficiently and keep things in order. "An organized project manager ensures all deadlines are consistently met."	methodical, systematic, structured	منظم / مرتب التفكير والعمل
outgoing /ˌaʊtˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/	adj	1B	Friendly, socially confident, and eager to meet and talk to people. "Being outgoing helped him make many new friends during his first week in London."	extroverted, sociable, friendly	اجتماعي / منفتح على الناس
patient /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/	adj	1B	Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed. "A great teacher must be patient when explaining complicated concepts."	tolerant, enduring, calm	صبور / هادئ البال
reliable /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/	adj	1B	Consistently dependable in quality, performance, or character. "Omar is a reliable colleague; whenever he promises to submit a report, it is on time."	trustworthy, dependable, solid	موثوق به / يعتمد عليه
selfish /ˈsel.fɪʃ/	adj	1B	Lacking consideration for other people; concerned chiefly with one's own profit or pleasure. "Refusing to share team credit is a selfish attitude that damages morale."	self-centred, egocentric	أناني / يفكر في نفسه فقط
sensitive /ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/	adj	1B	Quick to detect or be affected by emotional changes, feelings, or criticism. "Be mindful of your words; he is sensitive and gets hurt easily."	tender, perceptive, delicate	حساس / يتأثر بسهولة بمشاعر الآخرين
sensible /ˈsen.sɪ.bəl/	adj	1B	Possessing or showing good judgment, reason, and practical wisdom. "It is sensible to save some money every month for unexpected emergencies."	practical, rational, reasonable	حكيم / عقلاني ورشيد التصرف
shy /ʃaɪ/	adj	1B	Nervous, hesitant, or timid in the presence of other people. "When he was a boy, he was too shy to speak up in classroom debates."	timid, bashful, reserved	خجول / يتردد في التحدث مع الغرباء
sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/	adj	1B	Showing feelings of pity, understanding, and care for someone who is suffering. "She was very sympathetic when I explained my family health difficulties."	compassionate, empathetic, caring	متعاطف / يظهر المواساة والشفقة
talented /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/	adj	1B	Having a natural aptitude or remarkable skill for something. "The studio hired a talented designer to create the new mobile interface."	gifted, skilled, accomplished	موهوب / يمتلك مهارة فطرية
thoughtful /ˈθɔːt.fəl/	adj	1B	Showing consideration for the needs, comfort, or feelings of others. "It was thoughtful of you to remember my birthday and bring flowers."	attentive, considerate, kind	مراعٍ للآخرين / لطيف ومدرك لحاجاتهم
hard-working /ˌhɑːdˈwɜː.kɪŋ/	adj	1B	Tending to work with energy, dedication, and persistent effort. "Hard-working apprentices learn technical diagnostics much faster."	diligent, industrious, dedicated	مجتهد / مخلص في العمل
stubborn /ˈstʌb.ən/	adj	1B	Having or showing a dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position. "He is too stubborn to admit that his initial calculation was wrong."	obstinate, inflexible, headstrong	عنيد / متمسك برأيه
polite /pəˈlaɪt/	adj	1B	Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people. "Always maintain a polite tone when answering client telephone calls."	courteous, respectful, well-mannered	مهذب / دمث الخلق
creative /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/	adj	1B	Relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas. "We need creative problem solvers to tackle modern environmental challenges."	innovative, imaginative, original	مبتكر / مبدع
calm /kɑːm/	adj	1B	Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. "Stay calm and follow the emergency exit signs if an alarm sounds."	serene, tranquil, composed	هادئ / متزن الأعصاب
moody /ˈmuː.di/	adj	1B	Given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially becoming suddenly sullen or gloomy. "He can be moody when he doesn't get enough sleep before a long shift."	temperamental, capricious, irritable	متقلب المزاج
make conversation /meɪk ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/	phrase	1C	To talk to someone politely about general topics, often to break silence. "I tried to make conversation with the passenger sitting next to me on the flight."	chat, converse	يتبادل الحديث الودي والمجاملة
small talk /ˈsmɔːl tɔːk/	noun	1C	Polite conversation about ordinary, everyday matters such as the weather or sports. "At international conferences, small talk during coffee breaks helps build strong professional networks."	chit-chat, casual conversation	أحاديث عابرة / دردشة افتتاحية خفيفة
clarify /ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/	verb	1C	To make a statement or situation easier to understand by providing more details. "Could you clarify what you mean by 'stage two of the rollout'?"	make clear, explain, elucidate	يوضح / يزيل الغموض واللبس
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/	verb	1C	To make an idea or situation clear by describing it in detail. "The instructor took time to explain the difference between subject and object questions."	describe, interpret, demonstrate	يشرح / يفسر
pardon /ˈpɑː.dən/	interjection	1C	Used to ask someone politely to repeat something because you did not hear or understand. "'Pardon? Could you repeat the last sentence please?'"	excuse me, I beg your pardon	عفواً؟ / أعد ما قلت من فضلك
mean /miːn/	verb	1C	To intend to convey, signify, or indicate a specific thought or fact. "What exactly do you mean when you say the delivery is delayed?"	signify, indicate, intend	يقصد / يعني
stranger /ˈstreɪn.dʒər/	noun	1C	A person whom one does not know or with whom one is unfamiliar. "It can feel daunting to walk into a room full of complete strangers."	unknown person, outsider	شخص غريب لا نعرفه
acquaintance /əˈkweɪn.təns/	noun	1C	A person you have met and know slightly, but who is not a close friend. "He has hundreds of acquaintances on social media, but only three close friends."	contact, associate	معرفة سطحية (ليس صديقاً مقرباً)
colleague /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/	noun	1C	A person with whom one works in an organization or profession. "My colleagues in the electrical department are very supportive."	co-worker, workmate, associate	زميل عمل
relative /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/	noun	1C	A person connected to another by blood or legal marriage. "During Eid holidays, we visit all our relatives in the countryside."	family member, kin	قريب من العائلة
introduce /ˌɪn.trəˈdʒuːs/	verb	1C	To make someone known by name to another person in a social setting. "Allow me to introduce my senior supervisor, Engineer Tariq."	present, acquaint	يعرّف بـ / يقدّم شخصاً لآخر
greet /ɡriːt/	verb	1C	To give a polite word or sign of welcome upon meeting someone. "The hotel manager greeted the guests with a warm smile at the reception."	welcome, say hello, acknowledge	يسلّم على / يرحب بـ
casual /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/	adj	1C	Relaxed and unconcerned; informal in style or relationship. "Friday workshops have a casual dress code."	informal, relaxed, everyday	غير رسمي / عفوي وبسيط
formal /ˈfɔː.məl/	adj	1C	Following accepted rules, customs, or conventions of serious ceremony. "You should use formal language when writing an official job application."	official, ceremonial, conventional	رسمي / مقيد بالأعراف والبروتوكول
awkward /ˈɔː.kwəd/	adj	1C	Causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or social discomfort. "There was an awkward silence when he forgot the presenter's name."	uncomfortable, embarrassing, clunky	محرج / موقف يسبب الارتباك
background /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/	noun	1D	A person's origin, education, experience, and social circumstances. "Her background in electrical engineering made her the ideal candidate for the role."	history, upbringing, qualifications	الخلفية الشخصية والمهنية
interest /ˈɪn.trəst/	noun	1D	An activity, subject, or hobby that one enjoys engaging with. "His main interests outside work include photography and hiking."	hobby, pastime, passion	اهتمام / هواية وشغف
passion /ˈpæʃ.ən/	noun	1D	An intense enthusiasm, devotion, or love for something. "Teaching English literature has always been her true life passion."	enthusiasm, fervor, devotion	شغف عارم / ولع كبير
lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/	noun	1D	The way in which a person or group lives and organizes their days. "Regular physical exercise and balanced nutrition support a healthy lifestyle."	way of living, daily routine	نمط وأسلوب الحياة
relationship /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/	noun	1D	The way in which two or more people or things are connected. "Trust and honest communication are essential for any strong relationship."	connection, bond, association	علاقة إنسانية أو مهنية
best friend /ˌbest ˈfrend/	noun	1D	A person's closest, most trusted and cherished friend. "My best friend helped me prepare for the technical interview."	closest companion, confidant	الصديق المقرب / الصديق الوفي
get on well with /ɡet ɒn wel wɪð/	phrasal verb	1D	To have a friendly, smooth, and pleasant relationship with someone. "I get on well with all my team members, which makes teamwork enjoyable."	get along with, be on good terms	ينسجم ويتوافق جيداً مع
have in common /hæv ɪn ˈkɒm.ən/	phrase	1D	To share identical or similar interests, background, or characteristics. "Although they grew up in different countries, they have a lot in common."	share similar interests	يتشارك قواسم واهتمامات مشتركة
hang out with /hæŋ aʊt wɪð/	phrasal verb	1D	To spend casual, relaxed leisure time with friends. "On Friday evenings, I usually hang out with my cousins at the park."	socialize, spend time with	يقضي وقتاً ترفيهياً ممتعاً مع
admire /ədˈmaɪər/	verb	1D	To regard someone with profound respect, warm approval, and esteem. "I admire leaders who remain humble and actively listen to their teams."	respect, look up to, esteem	يعجب بـ / يكن التقدير والاحترام لـ

20 Spoken Communicative Chunks & Conversational Formulas

Natural idioms and polite conversation tools for small talk, clarification, and catching up.

Formula #1

"How have you been?"

/haʊ hæv juː biːn/

كيف كانت أحوالك طوال الفترة الماضية؟

Usage: Used in informal and semi-formal greetings when catching up.

Formula #2

"What have you been up to lately?"

/wɒt hæv juː biːn ʌp tuː ˈleɪt.li/

ما الذي كنت تفعله مؤخراً؟ / ما جديدك؟

Usage: A friendly conversational opener asking for news.

Formula #3

"Long time no see!"

/lɒŋ taɪm nəʊ siː/

لم نلتقِ منذ زمن طويل!

Usage: Casual greeting between friends who haven't met for months or years.

Formula #4

"It was great catching up with you."

/ɪt wɒz ɡreɪt ˈkætʃ.ɪŋ ʌp wɪð juː/

كان من الرائع تجاذب أطراف الحديث ومشاركة الأخبار معك.

Usage: Polite exit phrase after an informal catch-up.

Formula #5

"Give my regards to your family."

/ɡɪv maɪ rɪˈɡɑːdz tuː jɔːr ˈfæm.əl.i/

بلّغ أطيب تحياتي لأسرتك الكريمة.

Usage: Polite social closing formula.

Formula #6

"What do you mean by that?"

/wɒt duː juː miːn baɪ ðæt/

ماذا تعني أو تقصد بذلك على وجه التحديد؟

Usage: Used when an explanation or intention is ambiguous.

Formula #7

"Could you say that again, please?"

/kʊd juː seɪ ðæt əˈɡen pliːz/

هل يمكنك إعادة ذلك مرة أخرى، من فضلك؟

Usage: Standard polite B1 repair strategy.

Formula #8

"If I understand correctly, you mean..."

/ɪf aɪ ˌʌn.dəˈstænd kəˈrekt.li juː miːn/

إن كنت فهمت بشكل صحيح، فأنت تعني أن...

Usage: Active listening technique used in meetings and study.

Formula #9

"Do you know what I mean?"

/duː juː nəʊ wɒt aɪ miːn/

هل تفهم مقصدي؟

Usage: Common conversational check in informal dialogue.

Formula #10

"How do you know each other?"

/haʊ duː juː nəʊ iːtʃ ˈʌð.ər/

كيف تعرفتما على بعضكما البعض؟

Usage: Classic party and social gathering inquiry.

Formula #11

"We go back a long way."

/wiː ɡəʊ bæk ə lɒŋ weɪ/

صداقتنا قديمة وتعود لسنوات طويلة ماضية.

Usage: Idiomatic description of enduring friendship.

Formula #12

"We lost touch after university."

/wiː lɒst tʌtʃ ˈɑːf.tər ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/

انقطعت أخبارنا وتواصلنا بعد التخرج من الجامعة.

Usage: Natural narrative past statement.

Formula #13

"We clicked immediately."

/wiː klɪkt ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/

انسجمنا وتوافقنا وتآلفت قلوبنا فور لقائنا.

Usage: Natural spoken idiom for great initial connection.

Formula #14

"What is he like?"

/wɒt ɪz hiː laɪk/

كيف هي شخصيته وطباعه وسلوكه؟ (سؤال عن الشخصية والجوهر)

Usage: Key B1 distinction: answered with personality adjectives (e.g. 'He is generous and outgoing').

Formula #15

"What does he look like?"

/wɒt dʌz hiː lʊk laɪk/

كيف يبدو شكله الخارجي؟ (سؤال عن المظهر الجسدي)

Usage: Answered with physical descriptions (e.g. 'He is tall with curly dark hair').

Formula #16

"What does he like?"

/wɒt dʌz hiː laɪk/

ما الذي يحبه أو يفضله من هوايات واهتمامات؟

Usage: Answered with likes/passions (e.g. 'He likes classical music and football').

Formula #17

"Who told you that news?"

/huː təʊld juː ðæt njuːz/

من أخبرك بتلك الأخبار؟ (سؤال فاعل - بدون فعل مساعد do/did)

Usage: Subject question pattern: Question word + Main past verb (NO auxiliary did).

Formula #18

"Who did you tell about the news?"

/huː dɪd juː tel əˈbaʊt ðə njuːz/

من أخبرتَ أنت بتلك الأخبار؟ (سؤال مفعول به - يحتاج فعل مساعد did)

Usage: Object question pattern: Question word + Auxiliary did + Subject you + Verb tell.

Formula #19

"What are you looking for?"

/wɒt ɑːr juː ˈlʊk.ɪŋ fɔːr/

عن ماذا تبحث؟ (حرف الجر for يأتي في نهاية السؤال بالإنجليزية الطبيعية)

Usage: Natural English places prepositions at the end of wh-questions.

Formula #20

"Who do you live with?"

/huː duː juː lɪv wɪð/

مع من تعيش؟ (حرف الجر with في نهاية السؤال)

Usage: Natural spoken English avoids 'With whom do you live?'.

Vocabulary MCQ Master Assessment (70 Questions) Score: 0 / 70 (0%)

Vocab Question 1 of 70 • Lesson 1A

1. Although we live on different continents now, we still ______ by sending voice notes every Friday.

'Keep in touch' means to maintain regular communication across distance.

العبارة 'keep in touch' تعني يظل على تواصل مستمر رغم بعد المسافات.

Vocab Question 2 of 70 • Lesson 1A

2. I am worried that I might ______ with my high school classmates once we start our university degrees.

'Lose touch' means to stop communicating with someone over time.

العبارة 'lose touch' تعني يفقد التواصل أو تنقطع أخباره مع مرور الوقت.

Vocab Question 3 of 70 • Lesson 1A

3. If you need help with the maintenance system, please ______ with our technical supervisor immediately.

'Get in touch' means to contact or initiate communication with someone.

العبارة 'get in touch' تعني يبادر بالتواصل والاتصال مع شخص ما.

Vocab Question 4 of 70 • Lesson 1A

4. It was fantastic to meet Khalid yesterday and ______ with all his recent news and achievements.

'Catch up with' means to find out what someone has been doing since you last spoke.

الفعل المركب 'catch up with' يعني يستدرك الأخبار ويتبادل المستجدات مع شخص لم تلتقِ به منذ فترة.

Vocab Question 5 of 70 • Lesson 1A

5. Our international project group uses a messaging channel to ______ during the summer holiday.

'Stay in contact' means to keep communicating continuously.

العبارة 'stay in contact' تعني يظل على تواصل واتصال منتظم ومستمر.

Vocab Question 6 of 70 • Lesson 1A

6. For delicate team appraisals, managers usually prefer ______ discussions rather than email exchanges.

'Face-to-face' means in direct physical presence with another person.

المصطلح 'face-to-face' يعني وجهاً لوجه وبشكل مباشر شخصياً.

Vocab Question 7 of 70 • Lesson 1A

7. Professional ______ platforms like LinkedIn help graduates discover industry vacancies and mentors.

'Social networking' refers to using specialized websites and apps to build professional and personal connections.

المصطلح 'social networking' يعني شبكات التواصل وبناء العلاقات الاجتماعية والمهنية.

Vocab Question 8 of 70 • Lesson 1A

8. We sent an ______ to alert the shift supervisor about the sudden pressure change in the turbine.

'Instant message' refers to real-time digital text communication.

المصطلح 'instant message' يعني رسالة فورية عبر تطبيقات المحادثة السريعة.

Vocab Question 9 of 70 • Lesson 1A

9. During the quarantine, doctor consultations were conducted via secure ______ to protect patients.

'Video call' allows two-way audio and visual communication.

المصطلح 'video call' يعني مكالمة فيديو مرئية عبر الشاشة.

Vocab Question 10 of 70 • Lesson 1A

10. The customer service representative failed to ______ to my urgent complaint within the promised 24 hours.

'Respond' means to answer or reply to a communication.

الفعل 'respond' يعني يرد أو يجيب على استفسار أو شكوى.

Vocab Question 11 of 70 • Lesson 1A

11. The student counselor decided to ______ to students who appeared isolated during their first term.

'Reach out' means to make an effort to communicate and offer assistance.

الفعل المركب 'reach out' يعني يمد يد التواصل ويقدم المساعدة والدعم.

Vocab Question 12 of 70 • Lesson 1A

12. The lab team decided to ______ their findings with international researchers to accelerate the vaccine test.

'Share' means to distribute or allow others to see or use content.

الفعل 'share' يعني يشارك المعلومات أو النتائج مع الآخرين.

Vocab Question 13 of 70 • Lesson 1A

13. We struck up an intriguing ______ with our fellow train passengers about traditional architecture.

'Conversation' is an informal spoken talk between people.

الاسم 'conversation' يعني محادثة أو حوار ودي بين شخصين أو أكثر.

Vocab Question 14 of 70 • Lesson 1A

14. Renewable solar power was the main ______ discussed during today's environmental seminar.

'Topic' is the subject of a discussion, speech, or lesson.

الاسم 'topic' يعني موضوع أو محور الحديث والنقاش.

Vocab Question 15 of 70 • Lesson 1A

15. Please let the speaker finish his sentence and do not ______ while he is presenting the data.

'Interrupt' means to speak while someone else is talking, breaking their flow.

الفعل 'interrupt' يعني يقاطع شخصاً أثناء حديثه.

Vocab Question 16 of 70 • Lesson 1A

16. I sent an invitation to the workshop three days ago, but I haven't received a ______ yet.

'Reply' is an answer provided in speech or writing.

الاسم 'reply' يعني رداً أو إجابة على رسالة أو دعوة.

Vocab Question 17 of 70 • Lesson 1A

17. Without vocal tone and facial gestures, it is easy to ______ a sarcastic remark in a text message.

'Misunderstand' means to fail to comprehend something correctly.

الفعل 'misunderstand' يعني يسيء الفهم أو يفسر المعنى بطريقة خاطئة.

Vocab Question 18 of 70 • Lesson 1A

18. Spreading unverified ______ about coworkers creates a toxic and unproductive working environment.

'Gossip' refers to casual talk or unconfirmed rumors about other people's private lives.

الاسم 'gossip' يعني شائعات أو نميمة وتناقل أخبار خصوصيات الآخرين.

Vocab Question 19 of 70 • Lesson 1A

19. Some learners find it challenging to ______ their exact ideas clearly in a second language.

'Express' means to communicate thoughts, opinions, or emotions.

الفعل 'express' يعني يعبّر عن أفكاره أو مشاعره بالكلمات.

Vocab Question 20 of 70 • Lesson 1A

20. Checking notifications every few minutes makes employees feel ______ and reduces their productivity.

'Distracted' describes someone whose attention is pulled away from their primary task.

الصفة 'distracted' تعني مشتت الذهن وغير قادر على التركيز في عمله.

Vocab Question 21 of 70 • Lesson 1B

21. Faisal is an ______ young engineer who aims to become the chief technical officer within five years.

'Ambitious' means determined to achieve high goals, success, or status.

الصفة 'ambitious' تعني طموحاً ولديه إصرار كبير على الوصول لأعلى المراتب.

Vocab Question 22 of 70 • Lesson 1B

22. Noura always has a warm smile and a ______ attitude, which immediately puts everyone at ease.

'Cheerful' means noticeably happy, positive, and optimistic.

الصفة 'cheerful' تعني مبتهجاً وبشوش الوجه وتنبعث منه طاقة إيجابية.

Vocab Question 23 of 70 • Lesson 1B

23. After months of rigorous practice, Tariq felt ______ about presenting his research before the committee.

'Confident' means feeling self-assured and certain about one's abilities.

الصفة 'confident' تعني واثقاً من نفسه ومن قدراته ومعلوماته.

Vocab Question 24 of 70 • Lesson 1B

24. My roommate is very ______; nothing stresses him out and he handles schedule changes without fuss.

'Easy-going' means relaxed, calm, and not easily upset by everyday disruptions.

الصفة 'easy-going' تعني مرناً وهادئ الطباع وسلس المعشر.

Vocab Question 25 of 70 • Lesson 1B

25. The company chairman made a ______ contribution to the local children's hospital.

'Generous' means willing to give time, money, or resources freely.

الصفة 'generous' تعني كريماً وسخي العطاء.

Vocab Question 26 of 70 • Lesson 1B

26. The laboratory technician gave us very ______ advice on calibrating the multimeter correctly.

'Helpful' means providing useful assistance or guidance.

الصفة 'helpful' تعني خدوم ومفيد ويقدم العون العملي.

Vocab Question 27 of 70 • Lesson 1B

27. We appreciate an ______ opinion, even when the feedback points out flaws in our design.

'Honest' means truthful, frank, and sincere.

الصفة 'honest' تعني صادقاً وأميناً في قوله وتعامله.

Vocab Question 28 of 70 • Lesson 1B

28. He became ______ when the flight was delayed by two hours and started tapping his foot loudly.

'Impatient' means easily annoyed by delays or waiting.

الصفة 'impatient' تعني نافد الصبر وقليل الاحتمال للتأخير.

Vocab Question 29 of 70 • Lesson 1B

29. Sara is an exceptionally ______ coordinator who keeps all files, schedules, and spreadsheets in order.

'Organized' means capable of planning methodically and keeping things structured.

الصفة 'organized' تعني منظماً ومرتباً في إدارته وتفكيره.

Vocab Question 30 of 70 • Lesson 1B

30. Unlike his quiet brother, Sami is very ______ and loves chatting with new guests at gatherings.

'Outgoing' means extroverted, socially friendly, and confident in groups.

الصفة 'outgoing' تعني اجتماعياً ومنفتحاً على الناس ومحباً للحديث والتواصل.

Vocab Question 31 of 70 • Lesson 1B

31. Learning a musical instrument requires you to be ______ and practice basic scales every single day.

'Patient' means capable of enduring time and difficulties calmly without getting frustrated.

الصفة 'patient' تعني صبوراً ولديه قدرة على التحمل لتحقيق النتائج.

Vocab Question 32 of 70 • Lesson 1B

32. If you need someone to deliver the safety report on time, ask Mansour; he is completely ______.

'Reliable' means dependable and trustworthy.

الصفة 'reliable' تعني موثوقاً به ويعتمد عليه في أداء المهمة بدقة.

Vocab Question 33 of 70 • Lesson 1B

33. It was ______ of him to eat all the remaining pizza without offering a single slice to his team.

'Selfish' means caring only about oneself and showing no regard for others.

الصفة 'selfish' تعني أنانياً ولا يبالي باحتياجات زملائه.

Vocab Question 34 of 70 • Lesson 1B

34. Please be gentle when giving him constructive critique because he is quite ______ to criticism.

'Sensitive' means easily affected by emotions or words; delicate.

الصفة 'sensitive' تعني حساس المشاعر ويتأثر بسرعة بالنقد.

Vocab Question 35 of 70 • Lesson 1B

35. Wearing a warm jacket in sub-zero winter temperatures is simply a ______ decision.

'Sensible' means practical, wise, and showing good judgment.

الصفة 'sensible' تعني عقلانياً وحكيماً ومبنياً على المنطق السليم.

Vocab Question 36 of 70 • Lesson 1B

36. When speaking in front of an audience of five hundred people, even experienced professionals can feel ______.

'Shy' means hesitant, reserved, or uncomfortable in social spotlight.

الصفة 'shy' تعني خجولاً ويشعر بالحرج عند مواجهة الجمهور.

Vocab Question 37 of 70 • Lesson 1B

37. The manager was deeply ______ when listening to the employee's personal family emergencies.

'Sympathetic' means showing compassion, empathy, and care for another's distress.

الصفة 'sympathetic' تعني متعاطفاً ومتفهماً لظروف ومعاناة الآخرين.

Vocab Question 38 of 70 • Lesson 1B

38. Layla is a ______ graphic artist who won the national digital media award last month.

'Talented' means possessing exceptional natural skill or ability.

الصفة 'talented' تعني موهوباً ومتميزاً بمهارة فطرية عالية.

Vocab Question 39 of 70 • Lesson 1B

39. It was extraordinarily ______ of you to bring gluten-free snacks for our colleague with allergies.

'Thoughtful' means considerate and attentive to the needs of others.

الصفة 'thoughtful' تعني مراعياً للآخرين ولطيفاً في الاهتمام بتفاصيل راحتهم.

Vocab Question 40 of 70 • Lesson 1B

40. Only ______ students who review their vocabulary notes daily will achieve high scores on the IELTS exam.

'Hard-working' means diligent, dedicated, and putting in steady effort.

الصفة 'hard-working' تعني مجتهداً ودؤوباً في الدراسة والعمل.

Vocab Question 41 of 70 • Lesson 1B

41. He is so ______ that he refused to use GPS navigation even after getting lost twice in the city.

'Stubborn' means obstinate and unwilling to alter one's opinion or course.

الصفة 'stubborn' تعني عنيداً ومصراً على رأيه رغم خطئه.

Vocab Question 42 of 70 • Lesson 1B

42. In high-stakes corporate negotiations, maintaining a ______ and respectful demeanor is mandatory.

'Polite' means well-mannered, respectful, and courteous.

الصفة 'polite' تعني مهذباً ودَمِث الأخلاق في التعامل.

Vocab Question 43 of 70 • Lesson 1B

43. Our advertising agency needs a ______ copywriter who can craft memorable slogans and visual ideas.

'Creative' means inventive, imaginative, and producing original concepts.

الصفة 'creative' تعني مبتكراً ومبدعاً في طرح الأفكار.

Vocab Question 44 of 70 • Lesson 1B

44. When a fire alarm sounds, remain ______ and walk calmly towards the designated assembly point.

'Calm' means unruffled, peaceful, and not panicking.

الصفة 'calm' تعني هادئاً ومتماسك الأعصاب أثناء الطوارئ.

Vocab Question 45 of 70 • Lesson 1B

45. You never know if he is going to laugh or shout because he is extremely ______ in the morning.

'Moody' means having unpredictable and volatile emotional shifts.

الصفة 'moody' تعني متقلب المزاج وسريع التغير في طباعه.

Vocab Question 46 of 70 • Lesson 1C

46. When seated next to a senior client at dinner, you should know how to ______ about neutral topics.

'Make conversation' means to initiate polite dialogue to fill silence socially.

العبارة 'make conversation' تعني يتبادل الحديث الودي والمجاملة لكسر الجليد.

Vocab Question 47 of 70 • Lesson 1C

47. Discussing local weather and weekend sports are typical examples of polite ______.

'Small talk' refers to light, informal chat about everyday trivial topics.

المصطلح 'small talk' يعني أحاديث عابرة ودردشة خفيفة مريحة لافتتاح الحوار.

Vocab Question 48 of 70 • Lesson 1C

48. Could you please ______ your instructions regarding the lab safety regulations?

'Clarify' means to make clear, transparent, and free from confusion.

الفعل 'clarify' يعني يوضح ويزيل الغموض واللبس.

Vocab Question 49 of 70 • Lesson 1C

49. The safety officer took twenty minutes to ______ how the emergency valves operate.

'Explain' means to describe and make comprehensible in detail.

الفعل 'explain' يعني يشرح ويفسر طريقة العمل بالتفصيل.

Vocab Question 50 of 70 • Lesson 1C

50. '______? The construction noise outside made it impossible to hear your question.'

'Pardon?' is a polite interjection used to request that someone repeat what they said.

الكلمة 'Pardon?' تعني عفواً؟ أو هل يمكنك الإعادة من فضلك؟ عند عدم سماع الصوت.

Vocab Question 51 of 70 • Lesson 1C

51. What do you ______ by saying that the project schedule is 'flexible'?

'Mean' signifies intending to express or convey a specific concept.

الفعل 'mean' يعني يقصد أو يعني فكرة معينة.

Vocab Question 52 of 70 • Lesson 1C

52. You should never reveal confidential bank passcodes to a complete ______ on the phone.

'Stranger' is an unknown person whom you do not recognize or know.

الاسم 'stranger' يعني شخصاً غريباً لا نعرفه.

Vocab Question 53 of 70 • Lesson 1C

53. I know him slightly from the local gym, but he is just an ______ rather than an intimate friend.

'Acquaintance' is someone you have met casually, but do not share deep closeness with.

الاسم 'acquaintance' يعني معرفة سطحية وليس صديقاً مقرباً.

Vocab Question 54 of 70 • Lesson 1C

54. Dr. Al-Harbi and I have been ______ at the national energy institute for over eight years.

'Colleague' is a professional peer or coworker.

الاسم 'colleague' يعني زميل في العمل أو المهنة.

Vocab Question 55 of 70 • Lesson 1C

55. My uncle is my closest living ______ living in the Eastern Province.

'Relative' is a family member connected by blood or legal marriage.

الاسم 'relative' يعني قريباً من أفراد العائلة.

Vocab Question 56 of 70 • Lesson 1C

56. Before opening the meeting, let me ______ our guest keynote speaker from Oxford University.

'Introduce' means to formally present someone by name to others.

الفعل 'introduce' يعني يقدّم أو يعرّف بشخص ما أمام الحاضرين.

Vocab Question 57 of 70 • Lesson 1C

57. It is customary to ______ guests at the reception desk with traditional Arabic coffee and dates.

'Greet' means to give a welcoming reception or polite salutation.

الفعل 'greet' يعني يحيي ويرحب بالضيوف والزائرين.

Vocab Question 58 of 70 • Lesson 1C

58. The company announced that engineers may wear ______ clothing on Thursdays.

'Casual' means relaxed, informal, and everyday in style.

الصفة 'casual' تعني غير رسمي ومريح في الملبس أو التعامل.

Vocab Question 59 of 70 • Lesson 1C

59. When addressing the ministry ambassadors, you must adopt a ______ and diplomatic tone.

'Formal' follows dignified and official standards of protocol and grammar.

الصفة 'formal' تعني رسمياً ومتقيداً بالبروتوكول والأعراف.

Vocab Question 60 of 70 • Lesson 1C

60. An ______ silence filled the room when the candidate accidentally spilled coffee across the table.

'Awkward' causes uncomfortable embarrassment or clumsy social tension.

الصفة 'awkward' تعني محرجاً ومسبباً للارتباك والخجل.

Vocab Question 61 of 70 • Lesson 1D

61. Her rich academic ______ in mechanical engineering gave her a distinct advantage during the interview.

'Background' refers to one's past education, heritage, and lived experience.

الاسم 'background' يعني الخلفية العلمية والمهنية والتجربة السابقة.

Vocab Question 62 of 70 • Lesson 1D

62. His main ______ outside his vocational career are underwater diving and wildlife photography.

'Interest' is an activity or subject that one enjoys exploring in free time.

الاسم 'interest' يعني اهتماماً أو هواية ممتعة.

Vocab Question 63 of 70 • Lesson 1D

63. A true ______ for renewable energy drives his lifelong dedication to solar battery development.

'Passion' is an intense, powerful enthusiasm and devotion to a field.

الاسم 'passion' يعني شغفاً عارماً وحباً عميقاً لمجال معين.

Vocab Question 64 of 70 • Lesson 1D

64. Working sixty hours a week and eating fast food is an unhealthy ______ that leads to burnout.

'Lifestyle' describes the overall way an individual lives and structures daily life.

الاسم 'lifestyle' يعني أسلوب ونمط الحياة اليومية.

Vocab Question 65 of 70 • Lesson 1D

65. Building a healthy long-term ______ requires open communication, mutual respect, and honesty.

'Relationship' represents the mutual connection and interaction between two people.

الاسم 'relationship' يعني علاقة قائمة على التفاهم والترابط.

Vocab Question 66 of 70 • Lesson 1D

66. Ali has been my ______ since primary school; I trust him with all my private thoughts.

'Best friend' is your closest, most faithful and intimate friend.

الاسم 'best friend' يعني الصديق الصدوق والمقرب جداً.

Vocab Question 67 of 70 • Lesson 1D

67. I am fortunate because I ______ all my project team members, which makes collaboration easy.

'Get on well with' means to enjoy a friendly, harmonious relationship with someone.

العبارة 'get on well with' تعني ينسجم ويتوافق بعلاقة طيبة مع الآخرين.

Vocab Question 68 of 70 • Lesson 1D

68. Even though they work in different departments, they have a lot ______ including a love for tennis.

'Have in common' means sharing identical tastes, traits, or passions.

العبارة 'have in common' تعني يتشارك اهتمامات وقواسم مشتركة.

Vocab Question 69 of 70 • Lesson 1D

69. During weekend evenings, the teenagers like to ______ at the local coffee house and play chess.

'Hang out' means to spend relaxed leisure time socializing with friends.

الفعل المركب 'hang out' يعني يقضي وقتاً ترفيهياً ممتعاً مع الأصدقاء.

Vocab Question 70 of 70 • Lesson 1D

70. I greatly ______ scientists who dedicate their entire lives to finding cures for rare diseases.

'Admire' means to regard someone with high esteem, respect, and approval.

الفعل 'admire' يعني يعجب بـ ويكن فائق الاحترام والتقدير.

Empower B1 Unit 1 • Complete Grammar Masterclass

Comprehensive theoretical breakdowns, question formation algorithms, and contrastive analyses.

1. Direct Question Word Order: The QuASM & ASI Formulas

In standard English wh-questions and yes/no questions, auxiliary verbs must invert with the subject according to precise patterns:

Wh- Questions (QuASM)

Question Word + Auxiliary + Subject + Main Verb

Where (Qu) + do (A) + you (S) + live (M)?
What (Qu) + did (A) + she (S) + say (M)?
Why (Qu) + are (A) + they (S) + waiting (M)?
How long (Qu) + have (A) + you (S) + worked (M) here?

Yes / No Questions (ASI)

Auxiliary + Subject + Infinitive / Main Verb

Do (A) + you (S) + speak (I) English?
Did (A) + Khalid (S) + call (I) yesterday?
Have (A) + you (S) + finished (M) the lab report?
Is (A) + the supervisor (S) + coming (M) today?

قاعدة QuASM الذهبية لتكوين السؤال: (أداة الاستفهام + فعل مساعد do/does/did/is/have + فاعل + فعل أساسي مجرد).

2. Questions with Prepositions at the End (Preposition Stranding)

When English verbs take dependent prepositions (*listen to, wait for, look for, talk about, live with*), natural modern English places the preposition at the very end of the question:

✔️ Natural Modern English (Stranded Preposition)

What are you talking about?
Who do you live with?
What kind of music does she listen to?
Who are you waiting for?

❌ Common Learner Mistakes

❌ About what you talk? (Direct Arabic translation)
❌ With who do you live? (Unnatural fronting)
❌ What music does she listen? (Missing preposition 'to')
❌ Who are you waiting? (Missing preposition 'for')

3. Subject Questions vs. Object Questions (The Crucial B1 Test)

This is the most critical grammatical milestone at CEFR B1 level:

Object Questions (سؤال عن المفعول به)

Asks about the receiver of the action. REQUIRES auxiliary verb (do/does/did).

Who did you call?
➔ I called Tariq. (Tariq is the object)

Pattern: Wh- + did + Subject (you) + Verb (call)

Subject Questions (سؤال عن الفاعل)

Asks about who performed the action. NO auxiliary verb (do/does/did).

Who called you?
➔ Tariq called me. (Tariq is the subject)

Pattern: Who + Past Verb (called) + Object (you) (NO 'did')

Classic B1 Subject Question Benchmarks

What happened? (Subject question: never say ❌ What did happen?)
Who broke the window? (Subject question: someone broke it)
How many people attended the seminar? (Subject question: 'people' is the subject)

4. The "Like" Question Triad (Character vs. Appearance vs. Tastes)

What is he like?

Personality & Character (الشخصية والطباع)

➔ "He is very generous, patient, and hardworking."

What does he look like?

Physical Appearance (المظهر الجسدي والملامح)

➔ "He is tall, slim, and has short dark hair."

What does he like?

Interests & Hobbies (الهوايات والتفضيلات)

➔ "He likes football, chess, and traveling."

⚠️ High-Frequency Arabic & Saudi Learner Pitfalls:

❌ Dropping 'did' in past object questions: Why you came late? ➔ ✔️ Why did you come late?
❌ Adding 'did' to subject questions: Who did tell you the news? ➔ ✔️ Who told you the news?
❌ Confusing 'Who's' and 'Whose': Who's car is this? ➔ ✔️ Whose car is this? ('Who's' = who is).
❌ Missing prepositions at the end: What are you looking? ➔ ✔️ What are you looking for?

Grammar MCQ Master Assessment (75 Questions) Score: 0 / 75 (0%)

Grammar Question 1 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

1. ______ to the annual engineering conference in Dubai last November?

In past simple yes/no questions (ASI), use auxiliary 'Did' + subject 'you' + base verb 'go'.

في السؤال بنعم/لا في الماضي البسيط، نستخدم Did + الفاعل + الفعل المجرد go.

Grammar Question 2 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

2. Where ______ your summer vacation before starting your new job?

Following the QuASM formula: Question word (Where) + Auxiliary (did) + Subject (you) + Main verb (spend).

وفق قاعدة QuASM: أداة الاستفهام (Where) + الفعل المساعد (did) + الفاعل (you) + الفعل المجرد (spend).

Grammar Question 3 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

3. Why ______ the laboratory technician turn off the main power supply?

Past simple question with a base verb 'turn off' requires the auxiliary 'did'.

السؤال في الماضي البسيط مع وجود فعل أساسي مجرد turn off يتطلب الفعل المساعد did.

Grammar Question 4 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

4. What time ______ the morning flight to Riyadh depart from terminal 2?

'The morning flight' is 3rd-person singular, so present simple requires 'does'.

الفاعل 'the morning flight' مفرد غائب، لذا يأخذ الفعل المساعد does في المضارع البسيط.

Grammar Question 5 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

5. How many languages ______ fluently in your multinational office?

QuASM: Question phrase (How many languages) + Auxiliary (does) + Subject (your manager) + Base verb (speak).

ترتيب السؤال: أداة الاستفهام + does + الفاعل (your manager) + الفعل المجرد (speak).

Grammar Question 6 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

6. ______ you ever worked with high-voltage industrial circuits before?

Present perfect experience questions use 'Have' + subject + 'ever' + past participle 'worked'.

السؤال عن الخبرات والتجارب السابقة في المضارع التام يبدأ بـ Have + التصريف الثالث worked.

Grammar Question 7 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

7. When ______ the company establish its first regional research center?

Past simple historical event question with base verb 'establish' requires 'did'.

السؤال عن حدث في الماضي مع الفعل المجرد establish يتطلب did.

Grammar Question 8 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

8. Where ______ your brother living while he completes his master's degree?

Present continuous with '-ing' verb form (living) and singular subject (your brother) requires 'is'.

المضارع المستمر مع الفعل المنتهي بـ ing والفاعل المفرد your brother يتطلب فعل الكينونة is.

Grammar Question 9 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

9. Why ______ so many candidates apply for the maintenance scholarship?

Plural subject 'many candidates' with base verb 'apply' in past simple uses 'did'.

الفاعل جمع والزمن ماضٍ مع الفعل المجرد apply، لذا نستخدم الفعل المساعد did.

Grammar Question 10 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

10. ______ they planning to open a new branch in Jubail next year?

Present continuous question for future plans with plural subject 'they' uses 'Are'.

المضارع المستمر للتعبير عن الخطط المستقبلية مع الضمير they يبدأ بـ Are.

Grammar Question 11 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

11. How long ______ it take to drive from Dammam to Al-Khobar during rush hour?

Present simple habit/fact with singular pronoun 'it' and base verb 'take' uses 'does'.

السؤال عن المدة المعتادة في المضارع البسيط مع الفاعل it يتطلب does.

Grammar Question 12 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

12. What kind of projects ______ you usually work on in the mechanical lab?

Present simple routine with subject 'you' and base verb 'work' uses 'do'.

السؤال عن العادات والروتين اليومي مع الضمير you والفعل work يتطلب do.

Grammar Question 13 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

13. ______ your supervisor aware of the delay in component shipment?

'Aware' is an adjective, so we use the verb to be in the past: 'Was your supervisor aware...'.

بما أن aware صفة، نستخدم فعل الكينونة في الماضي Was وليس الفعل المساعد did.

Grammar Question 14 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

14. Which hotel ______ the international delegates staying at this week?

Present continuous with plural subject 'the international delegates' and verb 'staying' uses 'are'.

المضارع المستمر مع الفاعل الجمع الفعل المنتهي بـ ing يتطلب are.

Grammar Question 15 of 75 • QuASM Word Order

15. Why ______ you send the diagnostic report before verifying the readings?

Negative past simple question with base verb 'send' uses 'didn't'.

السؤال المنفي في الماضي البسيط مع الفعل المجرد send يتطلب didn't.

Grammar Question 16 of 75 • Preposition at the End

16. Who did you talk ______ at the recruitment fair yesterday?

The verb 'talk' naturally takes 'to' (or 'with'), placed at the end of the question.

الفعل talk يأخذ حرف الجر to (أو with) ويأتي في نهاية السؤال باللغة الطبيعية.

Grammar Question 17 of 75 • Preposition at the End

17. What are the engineers arguing ______ in the conference room?

The dependent preposition for discussion/dispute with 'argue' is 'about'.

الفعل argue (يجادل/يناقش) يأخذ حرف الجر about في نهاية السؤال.

Grammar Question 18 of 75 • Preposition at the End

18. Which department does Faisal work ______ at the refinery?

Natural question: 'Which department does he work for/in?' placed at the end.

نقول 'Which department does he work for?' وحرف الجر for يأتي في ختام السؤال.

Grammar Question 19 of 75 • Preposition at the End

19. What music does your sister usually listen ______ when studying?

The verb 'listen' strictly requires the dependent preposition 'to'.

الفعل listen يتطلب دائماً حرف الجر to: What music does she listen to?

Grammar Question 20 of 75 • Preposition at the End

20. Who were you waiting ______ outside the lecture hall for forty minutes?

'Wait' takes the preposition 'for' when referring to a person or thing being awaited.

الفعل wait يأخذ حرف الجر for عند انتظار شخص: Who were you waiting for?

Grammar Question 21 of 75 • Preposition at the End

21. What is this innovative plastic material made ______?

'Made of' refers to the basic material/composition: 'What is it made of?'.

للسؤال عن المادة المصنوع منها الشيء نستخدم made of في نهاية الجملة.

Grammar Question 22 of 75 • Preposition at the End

22. Where does your new colleague come ______ originally?

Asking about origin: 'Where do you come from?'.

للسؤال عن بلد المنشأ والأصل: Where do you come from؟

Grammar Question 23 of 75 • Preposition at the End

23. What topic are you most interested ______ in the physics curriculum?

The adjective 'interested' is paired with the preposition 'in'.

الصفة interested ترتبط دائماً بحرف الجر in: What are you interested in؟

Grammar Question 24 of 75 • Preposition at the End

24. Who did you share the hotel accommodation ______ during the seminar?

The verb 'share' when done with a companion takes 'with'.

الفعل share يأخذ حرف الجر with عند مشاركة الإقامة مع شخص ما.

Grammar Question 25 of 75 • Preposition at the End

25. What are the students laughing ______ in the back row?

'Laugh at' is the standard verb-preposition collocation.

الفعل laugh يأخذ حرف الجر at: What are they laughing at؟

Grammar Question 26 of 75 • Preposition at the End

26. Which university did you apply ______ for your postgraduate studies?

You 'apply to' an institution/university: 'Which university did you apply to?'.

التقديم على جامعة أو مؤسسة يأخذ حرف الجر to: Which university did you apply to؟

Grammar Question 27 of 75 • Preposition at the End

27. What are you looking ______? Did you drop your car keys again?

'Look for' means to search for something misplaced or lost.

الفعل المركب look for يعني يبحث عن شيء ضائع: What are you looking for؟

Grammar Question 28 of 75 • Preposition at the End

28. Who does this customized toolbox belong ______?

'Belong to' indicates ownership: 'Who does it belong to?'.

الفعل belong يأخذ دائماً حرف الجر to للدلالة على الملكية.

Grammar Question 29 of 75 • Preposition at the End

29. What are you worried ______ before the final vocational assessment?

The adjective 'worried' is paired with 'about': 'What are you worried about?'.

الصفة worried تأخذ حرف الجر about: What are you worried about؟

Grammar Question 30 of 75 • Preposition at the End

30. Who did you receive this confidential email ______?

You 'receive something from someone': 'Who did you receive it from?'.

تلقي الشيء من شخص يتطلب from: Who did you receive this from؟

Grammar Question 31 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

31. ______ broken the laboratory glass beaker during the experiment?

Subject question with present perfect: 'Who has broken...' asks for the person responsible.

سؤال عن الفاعل في المضارع التام: Who has broken...؟

Grammar Question 32 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

32. ______ you the news about the corporate restructuring?

Subject question in past simple: No auxiliary 'did'. 'Who told you...' is correct.

سؤال عن الفاعل في الماضي: لا نستخدم did، بل نضع الفعل في الماضي مباشرة: Who told you؟

Grammar Question 33 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

33. Who ______ to the emergency department after the workshop incident?

Object question: 'you' took someone, so auxiliary 'did' is required: 'Who did you take...'.

سؤال عن المفعول به: الفاعل هو you، لذا نستخدم الفعل المساعد did: Who did you take؟

Grammar Question 34 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

34. What ______ at the main electrical substation during the power outage?

'What happened?' is a subject question; 'What' represents the event that occurred (No 'did').

السؤال عن الحدث 'What happened?' سؤال فاعل ولا يأخذ الفعل المساعد did.

Grammar Question 35 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

35. What ______ when the pressure gauge dropped suddenly?

Object question asking what action 'you' performed: 'What did you do?'.

سؤال مفعول به يسأل عما فعلته أنت: What did you do؟

Grammar Question 36 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

36. Who ______ next to the chief engineer in the group photograph?

Subject question in present continuous: 'Who is standing...'.

سؤال عن الفاعل في المضارع المستمر: Who is standing...؟

Grammar Question 37 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

37. How many trainees ______ the fire safety drill yesterday?

Subject question: 'How many trainees' is the subject performing the action 'attended'.

سؤال عن الفاعل: How many trainees هي الفاعل الذي حضر، لذا نستخدم الفعل الماضي مباشرة attended دون did.

Grammar Question 38 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

38. How many trainees ______ to the advanced electrical workshop?

Object question: 'you' invited trainees, so auxiliary 'did' + subject 'you' + base verb 'invite'.

سؤال مفعول به: الفاعل هو you، لذا نستخدم did you invite.

Grammar Question 39 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

39. Which candidate ______ the best score on the technical assessment?

Subject question: 'Which candidate' is the subject who achieved the score.

سؤال عن الفاعل: Which candidate حقق النتيجة، لذا نستخدم الفعل الماضي achieved مباشرة.

Grammar Question 40 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

40. Which candidate ______ for the lead mechanical supervisor position?

Object question: 'the committee' is the subject performing the selection: 'did the committee choose'.

سؤال مفعول به: اللجنة هي الفاعل، لذا نستخدم did the committee choose.

Grammar Question 41 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

41. Who ______ this inspiring motivational speech at the graduation ceremony?

Subject question asking for the person who delivered the speech: 'Who delivered...'.

سؤال فاعل: Who delivered this speech؟ (بدون فعل مساعد did).

Grammar Question 42 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

42. Who ______ to speak with when you called the administration office?

Object question: 'you' wanted to speak with someone: 'Who did you want...'.

سؤال مفعول به: الفاعل هو you، لذا نستخدم did you want.

Grammar Question 43 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

43. What ______ the main cause of the boiler failure?

Subject question with verb to be: 'What was the main cause...'.

سؤال فاعل مع فعل الكينونة في الماضي المفرد: What was the main cause؟

Grammar Question 44 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

44. Who ______ the team when the project manager was on medical leave?

Subject question: 'Who' acted as the leader: 'Who led the team...'.

سؤال فاعل: Who led the team؟ (الفعل الماضي led مباشرة).

Grammar Question 45 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

45. What ______ about the new shift schedule announced this morning?

Object question asking for an opinion: 'What do you think about...'.

سؤال مفعول به عن الرأي: What do you think about...؟

Grammar Question 46 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

46. Which team ______ the regional robotics competition last weekend?

Subject question: 'Which team' performed the action of winning.

سؤال فاعل: Which team won...؟

Grammar Question 47 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

47. Which team ______ in the final match of the tournament?

Object question: 'our college' defeated a team: 'Which team did our college defeat?'.

سؤال مفعول به: كليتنا هي الفاعل الذي هزم الفريق الآخر، لذا: Which team did our college defeat؟

Grammar Question 48 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

48. Who ______ the keys to the tool storage locker?

Subject question in present simple: 'Who has the keys?' (Who takes 3rd person singular 'has').

سؤال فاعل في المضارع البسيط: Who has the keys؟ (Who تعامل معاملة المفرد الغائب).

Grammar Question 49 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

49. What ______ your interest in pursuing environmental science?

Subject question: 'What' caused or sparked the interest.

سؤال فاعل: What sparked your interest؟ (بدون did).

Grammar Question 50 of 75 • Subject vs Object Questions

50. Who ______ during your business trip to Frankfurt?

Object question: 'you' met clients or partners: 'Who did you meet?'.

سؤال مفعول به: Who did you meet؟

Grammar Question 51 of 75 • The Like Triad

51. A: '______?' B: 'He is very generous, patient, and hard-working.'

'What is he like?' asks about personality and character traits.

السؤال 'What is he like?' يسأل عن الشخصية والطباع والأخلاق.

Grammar Question 52 of 75 • The Like Triad

52. A: '______?' B: 'He is tall, well-built, and has short dark hair.'

'What does he look like?' asks about physical appearance and features.

السؤال 'What does he look like?' يسأل عن المظهر الجسدي والملامح الخارجية.

Grammar Question 53 of 75 • The Like Triad

53. A: '______?' B: 'He loves desert camping, playing chess, and robotics.'

'What does he like?' asks about hobbies, interests, and preferences.

السؤال 'What does he like?' يسأل عن الهوايات والاهتمامات والتفضيلات الشخصية.

Grammar Question 54 of 75 • Question Words

54. ______ car is parked across the fire exit in front of the workshop?

'Whose' indicates possession/ownership. ('Who's' is a contraction of 'Who is').

'Whose' تسأل عن الملكية (سيارة من هذه؟)، بينما 'Who's' هي اختصار لـ Who is.

Grammar Question 55 of 75 • Question Words

55. ______ of these three candidates do you think has the strongest leadership skills?

'Which' is used when selecting from a limited, specific group ('of these three').

نستخدم 'Which' عند الاختيار من بين مجموعة محددة ومعروفة من الخيارات.

Grammar Question 56 of 75 • Question Words

56. ______ is the overall goal of the new health and safety initiative?

'What' is used for general open-ended questions.

نستخدم 'What' للأسئلة المفتوحة ذات الإجابات المتعددة.

Grammar Question 57 of 75 • Question Words

57. ______ do you inspect the emergency fire extinguishers in the building?

'How often' asks about the frequency of an event or routine.

العبارة 'How often' تسأل عن معدل تكرار حدوث الفعل (كم مرة/كم مرة في الشهر).

Grammar Question 58 of 75 • Question Words

58. ______ has the mechanical system been operating without a scheduled overhaul?

'How long' asks about duration of time.

العبارة 'How long' تسأل عن المدة الزمنية المستغرقة.

Grammar Question 59 of 75 • Question Words

59. How come you ______ to the safety briefing this morning?

'How come' is followed by standard affirmative/negative statement word order (No QuASM inversion).

'How come' تعني لماذا في العامية، ولكن يأتي بعدها ترتيب الجملة العادية دون تقديم الفعل المساعد.

Grammar Question 60 of 75 • Question Words

60. ______ responsible for signing off the final electrical inspection?

'Who's' = 'Who is' (Who is responsible...).

نستخدم 'Who's' كاختصار لـ 'Who is responsible' (من المسؤول عن...).

Grammar Question 61 of 75 • The Like Triad

61. A: 'What is your new manager like?' B: '______.'

The question asks about character and personality, answered with personality adjectives.

السؤال عن شخصية وطباع المديرة، لذا الإجابة تكون بصفات الشخصية: calm, supportive, organized.

Grammar Question 62 of 75 • The Like Triad

62. A: 'What does the stolen vehicle look like?' B: '______.'

'What does it look like?' asks for visual and physical description.

السؤال عن المظهر والشكل الخارجي للسيارة.

Grammar Question 63 of 75 • Question Words

63. ______ route is faster to the airport, the highway or the coastal road?

Choosing between two specified options (highway or coastal road) requires 'Which'.

المقارنة والاختيار بين طريقين محددين تتطلب استخدام Which.

Grammar Question 64 of 75 • Question Words

64. ______ laptop was accidentally left on the meeting table?

'Whose laptop' asks about ownership.

السؤال عن صاحب الحاسوب المحمول يتطلب Whose.

Grammar Question 65 of 75 • Question Words

65. How far ______ from the training academy to the power station?

Distance questions use verb to be with pronoun 'it': 'How far is it...?'.

السؤال عن المسافة يستخدم فعل الكينونة: How far is it...؟

Grammar Question 66 of 75 • Error Correction

66. Identify the correct question:

Subject questions in the past take no auxiliary 'did': 'Who told you...' is the only correct form.

في سؤال الفاعل في الماضي نستخدم الفعل الماضي مباشرة بدون did: Who told you؟

Grammar Question 67 of 75 • Error Correction

67. Identify the correct question:

Natural English keeps the preposition 'for' at the end and uses auxiliary inversion 'are you'.

الصيغة الطبيعية تضع حرف الجر for في النهاية مع تقديم الفعل المساعد: What are you looking for؟

Grammar Question 68 of 75 • Error Correction

68. Identify the correct question:

QuASM requires: Question word (Why) + Auxiliary (didn't) + Subject (you) + Base verb (attend).

ترتيب QuASM الصحيح: Why + didn't + you + الفعل المجرد attend.

Grammar Question 69 of 75 • Error Correction

69. Identify the correct question:

Natural spoken English: 'Who do you usually travel with?' (preposition stranded at the end).

الصيغة الإنجليزية الطبيعية تضع حرف الجر with في نهاية السؤال.

Grammar Question 70 of 75 • Error Correction

70. Identify the correct question:

'What happened?' is a subject question and must not have 'did'.

'What happened?' سؤال فاعل صحيح بدون إضافة did.

Grammar Question 71 of 75 • Error Correction

71. Identify the correct question:

'Whose keys' correctly uses the possessive question word.

'Whose keys' هي الصيغة الصحيحة للسؤال عن ملكية المفاتيح.

Grammar Question 72 of 75 • Error Correction

72. Identify the correct question:

QuASM: 'Which tool' (Qu) + 'did' (A) + 'you' (S) + 'use' (base verb).

ترتيب السؤال الصحيح: Which tool + did + you + الفعل المجرد use.

Grammar Question 73 of 75 • Error Correction

73. Identify the correct question:

QuASM: Question phrase (How long) + Auxiliary (does) + Subject (the battery) + Base verb (take).

الترتيب الصحيح: How long + does + the battery + take.

Grammar Question 74 of 75 • Error Correction

74. Identify the correct question:

Object question with stranded preposition: 'Who did you send the invitation to?'.

سؤال مفعول به مع حرف الجر في النهاية: Who did you send the invitation to؟

Grammar Question 75 of 75 • Error Correction

75. Identify the correct question:

'What is [someone] like?' is the correct idiom to ask about personality and character.

السؤال القياسي عن شخصية الزميل وطباعه هو: What is your new colleague like؟