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Education and study · A2. Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: lesson = a period of time used for teaching and learning; homework = schoolwork assigned to be done outside lessons; exam = a formal test of knowledge or skill; timetable = a chart showing when lessons take place.

Practise Education and study in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide. Explore 12 study cards and 24 contextual questions, including fresh review and transfer situations.

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lesson

a period of time used for teaching and learning

A period of time used for teaching and learning.

In a sentence

Today’s lesson ended with a short debate.

Today’s lesson ended with a short debate.

Useful combinations
an English lessonattend a lesson

Word forms & family

lessons (n.)

Similar meanings & paraphrases

class

These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.

Use “lesson” for a period of time used for teaching and learning. Compare “homework” (schoolwork assigned to be done outside lessons); these are different meanings.

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lesson · homework · exam · timetable

Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: lesson = a period of time used for teaching and learning; homework = schoolwork assigned to be done outside lessons; exam = a formal test of knowledge or skill; timetable = a chart showing when lessons take place.

A period of teaching in which the class learns one topic is a lesson.

subject · science · history · maths

Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: subject = an area of knowledge studied at school; science = the study of the natural world using observation and experiments; history = the study of past people and events; maths = the study of numbers, shapes and calculation.

The general school word for an area of study, such as history or science, is subject.

revise · pass · fail · mark

Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: revise = to study previously learned material again before a test; pass = to succeed in an examination; fail = to be unsuccessful in an examination; mark = to check work and assign a score.

Before a test, I study material I have already learned. I revise.

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A period of teaching in which the class learns one topic is a ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

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Step 1 · Warm-up

Warm-up

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Step 2 · Build the skill

lesson · homework · exam · timetable

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Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: lesson = a period of time used for teaching and learning; homework = schoolwork assigned to be done outside lessons; exam = a formal test of knowledge or skill; timetable = a chart showing when lessons take place.

A period of teaching in which the class learns one topic is a lesson.
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Step 3 · Build the skill

subject · science · history · maths

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Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: subject = an area of knowledge studied at school; science = the study of the natural world using observation and experiments; history = the study of past people and events; maths = the study of numbers, shapes and calculation.

The general school word for an area of study, such as history or science, is subject.
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Step 4 · Build the skill

revise · pass · fail · mark

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Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: revise = to study previously learned material again before a test; pass = to succeed in an examination; fail = to be unsuccessful in an examination; mark = to check work and assign a score.

Before a test, I study material I have already learned. I revise.
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Step 5 · New contexts

New contexts

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Step 6 · A fresh challenge

A fresh challenge

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Make mistakes useful.

Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.

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D01 · Warm-up

A period of teaching in which the class learns one topic is a ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. timetable
  2. exam
  3. homework
  4. lesson
Answer & explanation
lesson

Look at “period of teaching”. Here we need “A period of time used for teaching and learning”: “lesson”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “A period of teaching in which the class learns one topic is a lesson.”.

D02 · Warm-up

The general school word for an area of study, such as history or science, is ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. science
  2. maths
  3. history
  4. subject
Answer & explanation
subject

Look at “general school word”. Here we need “An area of knowledge studied at school”: “subject”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “The general school word for an area of study, such as history or science, is subject.”.

D03 · Warm-up

Before a test, I study material I have already learned. I ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. pass
  2. mark
  3. revise
  4. fail
Answer & explanation
revise

Look at “already learned”. Here we need “To study previously learned material again before a test”: “revise”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “Before a test, I study material I have already learned. I revise.”.

P01 · Build the skill

The teacher gives us work to do after class at home: ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. timetable
  2. homework
  3. lesson
  4. exam
Answer & explanation
homework

Look at “after class at home”. Here we need “Schoolwork assigned to be done outside lessons”: “homework”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “The teacher gives us work to do after class at home: homework.”.

P02 · Build the skill

What is the usual broad school-subject name for studying the natural world through experiments, rather than the name of one topic within it? ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. science
  2. maths
  3. history
  4. subject
Answer & explanation
science

Look at “broad school-subject name”. Here we need “The study of the natural world using observation and experiments”: “science”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “What is the usual broad school-subject name for studying the natural world through experiments, rather than the name of one topic within it? science.” / “In this subject we test ideas about the natural world through experiments: science.”.

P03 · Build the skill

If I get enough correct answers to succeed in the test, I ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. mark
  2. fail
  3. revise
  4. pass
Answer & explanation
pass

Look at “succeed in the test”. Here we need “To succeed in an examination”: “pass”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “If I get enough correct answers to succeed in the test, I pass.”.

P04 · Build the skill

A formal test used to assess what students know is an ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. lesson
  2. exam
  3. timetable
  4. homework
Answer & explanation
exam

Look at “formal test”. Here we need “A formal test of knowledge or ability”: “exam”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “A formal test used to assess what students know is an exam.”.

R01 · New contexts

The chart showing when each school lesson starts is our ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. homework
  2. timetable
  3. lesson
  4. exam
Answer & explanation
timetable

Look at “when each school lesson starts”. Here we need “A plan showing the times when lessons or other events happen”: “timetable”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “The chart showing when each school lesson starts is our timetable.”.

R02 · New contexts

The school subject about people and events in the past is ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. history
  2. subject
  3. science
  4. maths
Answer & explanation
history

Look at “people and events in the past”. Here we need “The study of past events, especially events involving people”: “history”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “The school subject about people and events in the past is history.”.

R03 · New contexts

If I do not reach the score needed to succeed in the exam, I ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. pass
  2. fail
  3. mark
  4. revise
Answer & explanation
fail

Look at “do not reach the score”. Here we need “To be unsuccessful in a test or examination”: “fail”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “If I do not reach the score needed to succeed in the exam, I fail.”.

X01 · A fresh challenge

The subject involving numbers, shapes and calculations is ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. subject
  2. science
  3. maths
  4. history
Answer & explanation
maths

Look at “numbers, shapes and calculations”. Here we need “The study of numbers, shapes and calculations”: “maths”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “The subject involving numbers, shapes and calculations is maths.”.

X02 · A fresh challenge

The teacher checks our answers and gives each test a score. The teacher will ___ the tests.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. fail
  2. pass
  3. revise
  4. mark
Answer & explanation
mark

Look at “gives each test a score”. Here we need “To check work and give a score or grade”: “mark”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “The teacher checks our answers and gives each test a score. The teacher will mark the tests.”.

R04 · New contexts

Our teacher explains a new topic in a forty-minute English ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. homework
  2. exam
  3. timetable
  4. lesson
Answer & explanation
lesson

Look at “explains a new topic”. Here we need “A period of time used for teaching and learning”: “lesson”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “Our teacher explains a new topic in a forty-minute English lesson.”.

R05 · New contexts

A particular area you study at school, such as maths, is a school ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. history
  2. maths
  3. science
  4. subject
Answer & explanation
subject

Look at “area you study”. Here we need “An area of knowledge studied at school”: “subject”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “A particular area you study at school, such as maths, is a school subject.”.

R06 · New contexts

Before the test, I read my notes again to ___ for it.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. fail
  2. revise
  3. pass
  4. mark
Answer & explanation
revise

Look at “read my notes again”. Here we need “To study previously learned material again before a test”: “revise”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “Before the test, I read my notes again to revise for it.”.

R07 · New contexts

Our teacher gives us schoolwork to finish at home. It is ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. homework
  2. timetable
  3. exam
  4. lesson
Answer & explanation
homework

Look at “schoolwork to finish at home”. Here we need “Schoolwork assigned to be done outside lessons”: “homework”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “Our teacher gives us schoolwork to finish at home. It is homework.”.

R08 · New contexts

What is the usual broad school-subject name for studying the natural world through experiments? ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. history
  2. subject
  3. maths
  4. science
Answer & explanation
science

Look at “studying the natural world”. Here we need “The study of the natural world using observation and experiments”: “science”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “What is the usual broad school-subject name for studying the natural world through experiments? science.” / “The subject that studies nature through experiments is science.”.

R09 · New contexts

I need 50 points to succeed in the test. I get 70, so I ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. revise
  2. mark
  3. fail
  4. pass
Answer & explanation
pass

Look at “I get 70”. Here we need “To succeed in an examination”: “pass”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “I need 50 points to succeed in the test. I get 70, so I pass.”.

X03 · A fresh challenge

A formal test of what students know is an ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. timetable
  2. homework
  3. lesson
  4. exam
Answer & explanation
exam

Look at “formal test”. Here we need “A formal test of knowledge or ability”: “exam”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “A formal test of what students know is an exam.”.

X04 · A fresh challenge

The chart showing the days and times of all our classes is our ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. exam
  2. lesson
  3. homework
  4. timetable
Answer & explanation
timetable

Look at “days and times”. Here we need “A plan showing the times when lessons or other events happen”: “timetable”. Separate teaching time, assigned work, assessment and the schedule that lists classes. Completed sentence: “The chart showing the days and times of all our classes is our timetable.”.

X05 · A fresh challenge

Which school subject focuses on studying past events and societies? ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. science
  2. maths
  3. subject
  4. history
Answer & explanation
history

Look at “past events and societies”. Here we need “The study of past events, especially events involving people”: “history”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “Which school subject focuses on studying past events and societies? history.”.

X06 · A fresh challenge

I need 50 points to succeed in the test. I get 30, so I ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. mark
  2. pass
  3. revise
  4. fail
Answer & explanation
fail

Look at “I get 30”. Here we need “To be unsuccessful in a test or examination”: “fail”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “I need 50 points to succeed in the test. I get 30, so I fail.”.

X07 · A fresh challenge

The school subject about numbers and calculations is ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. science
  2. history
  3. maths
  4. subject
Answer & explanation
maths

Look at “numbers and calculations”. Here we need “The study of numbers, shapes and calculations”: “maths”. Subject names the general category. Science, history and maths are particular areas of study. Completed sentence: “The school subject about numbers and calculations is maths.”.

X08 · A fresh challenge

Teachers read students’ answers and decide their scores when they ___ the exams.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. revise
  2. pass
  3. mark
  4. fail
Answer & explanation
mark

Look at “decide their scores”. Here we need “To check work and give a score or grade”: “mark”. Studying again, meeting the required score, missing that score and giving a score are different actions. Completed sentence: “Teachers read students’ answers and decide their scores when they mark the exams.”.