Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English 101 > 0085 The Blind Date > Flashcards

0085 The Blind Date Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards Physics 101 flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards Biology 101 flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards Sociology 101 flashcards
1
Q
  • After being together for eight months, Raisa realized that the relationship was not giving her what she needed, so she _____ __ with her boyfriend.

to end a romantic relationship

A

to break up

  • After being together for eight months, Raisa realized that the relationship was not giving her what she needed, so she broke up with her boyfriend.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
  • Damien and Salome liked each other a lot and were very attracted to each other, so they decided to __ ___.

to date; to be in a romantic relationship with someone

A

to go out

  • Damien and Salome liked each other a lot and were very attracted to each other, so they decided to go out.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
  • Francesco was tired of short-term relationships, and he felt it was time to find a girl he could get serious about and ______ ____ with her.

to commit to one romantic relationship, usually with the desire to get married and have children

A

to settle down

  • Francesco was tired of short-term relationships, and he felt it was time to find a girl he could get serious about and settle down with her.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
  • There was a nice guy who wanted a serious relationship with Octavia, but Octavia thought she would rather ____ ___ _____ while she was still young.

to be in a romantic relationship with more than one person; to date multiple people, instead of staying in a relationship with one person

A

to play the field

  • There was a nice guy who wanted a serious relationship with Octavia, but Octavia thought she would rather play the field while she was still young.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
  • Troy was hurt when he found out that his girlfriend was _______ __ him with his best friend.

to commit to a romantic relationship with one person but to be romantically or sexually involved with someone else without the knowledge of one’s romantic partner

A

to cheat on

  • Troy was hurt when he found out that his girlfriend was cheating on him with his best friend.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
  • Elvira was definitely the ________ ____ and wanted to find a good guy to marry and have kids with as soon as possible.

the sort of person who wants to get married; a person who plans to get married to someone

A

the marrying type

  • Elvira was definitely the marrying type and wanted to find a good guy to marry and have kids with as soon as possible.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q
  • The students were ______ when Mr. Cassano canceled their test.

excited; very happy

A

thrilled

  • The students were thrilled when Mr. Cassano canceled their test.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q
  • Hye and Maggie tried dating, but they ______ __ after a few months.

to end a romantic relationship with someone

A

to split up

  • Hye and Maggie tried dating, but they split up after a few months.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q
  • Walter’s sister ___ him __ _____ her best friend because she thought that the two of them could be happy together.

to plan a date (a romantic meeting) for someone else; to introduce someone to another person, hoping that the two people will form a romantic relationship with each other

A

to set (someone) up with

  • Walter’s sister set him up with her best friend because she thought that the two of them could be happy together.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
  • Lena did not expect the _____ ____ to go well, but she was surprised when she learned that the guy she was meeting was both handsome and kind.

a romantic meeting where the two people have not met before

A

blind date

  • Lena did not expect the blind date to go well, but she was surprised when she learned that the guy she was meeting was both handsome and kind.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q
  • Dylan loved his girlfriend and was beginning to think that she was his ____ ____.

the person one is meant to love and live with for the rest of one’s life; the person one is meant to fall in love with

A

soul mate

  • Dylan loved his girlfriend and was beginning to think that she was his soul mate.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q
  • After dating so many guys who were completely wrong for her, Viviana was more determined than ever to find her __ _____.

the perfect or ideal man; the correct or “right” man for someone to be in a romantic relationship with

A

Mr. Right

  • After dating so many guys who were completely wrong for her, Viviana was more determined than ever to find her Mr. Right.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q
  • Andre was a ____ _________ guy who attracted many beautiful women.

physically attractive; handsome or beautiful

A

good looking

  • Andre was a good looking guy who attracted many beautiful women.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q
  • Mrs. Borland had a ____ _____ __ _____ and all the kids in the neighborhood enjoyed visiting her and laughing at her funny stories.

able to laugh and tell jokes; enjoy laughing and not too serious

A

good sense of humor

  • Mrs. Borland had a good sense of humor and all the kids in the neighborhood enjoyed visiting her and laughing at her funny stories.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q
  • People liked being around Silas because he was _____ and interesting to talk to.

clever when talking or writing; smart and able to show one’s intelligence in an entertaining way

A

witty

  • People liked being around Silas because he was witty and interesting to talk to.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q
  • Colin thought Hyon was ____ _______, even though Dan disagreed with him.

attractive; appearing to be kind

A

nice looking

  • Colin thought Hyon was nice looking, even though Dan disagreed with him.
17
Q
  • When Beatrice’s best female friend and best male friend both became single, she decided to act as a _________ and try to get the two of them together.

someone who tries to get other people into romantic relationships

A

matchmaker

  • When Beatrice’s best female friend and best male friend both became single, she decided to act as a matchmaker and try to get the two of them together.
18
Q
  • Mr. Hull was not usually ___ __ new technology, but his grandchildren eventually convinced him to buy a computer.

fond of; a supporter or believer of

A
  • Mr. Hull was not usually big on new technology, but his grandchildren eventually convinced him to buy a computer.

English 101 (34 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions