Connections Answers
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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KEEP GOING
These words all mean to keep doing something, or to start again after a pause. They are ways to say 'KEEP GOING'.
Individual words:
•CARRY ON: To keep doing something you started, or to continue despite difficulty. For example, 'Please carry on with your work.'
•CONTINUE: To keep doing or happening without stopping. This is a very common way to say 'keep going.' For example, 'The story will continue tomorrow.'
•PROCEED: To start or continue an action, often moving forward. It sounds a little more formal. For example, 'You may now proceed to the next room.'
•RESUME: RESUME (pronounced re-ZOOM) means to start something again after a stop. For example, 'Let's resume our meeting after the break.'
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THINGS WITH WHEELS
These are all common items found in everyday American life that have wheels, making them easy to move or transport things.
Individual words:
•OFFICE CHAIR: A chair used at a desk, often in an office. It has small wheels on the bottom so you can roll around easily without standing up.
•ROLLER BAG: A suitcase or travel bag with small wheels and a long handle. You pull it behind you, making it easier to transport clothes when traveling.
•SHOPPING CART: A large metal cart with four wheels that stores provide. You push it to hold food and other items you buy while shopping in a supermarket.
•STROLLER: A small chair on wheels for a baby or very young child. A parent pushes it to move the child around easily, like when walking outside.
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THINGS A SERVER BRINGS AT A RESTAURANT
These are common items that a server brings to your table when you eat at an American restaurant.
Individual words:
•CHECK: In American restaurants, the 'check' is the bill or invoice you receive to pay for your meal. You ask the server for it when you are ready to leave.
•FOOD: This refers to the prepared dishes and meals you order. The server brings your cooked food from the kitchen to your table.
•MENU: The 'menu' is a booklet or sheet listing all the available food, drinks, and their prices. The server usually gives it to you first to choose what to order.
•TAP WATER: This is free drinking water that comes directly from the faucet ('tap'). In US restaurants, servers often bring a glass or pitcher of it to your table automatically or upon request.
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ENDING IN MENU BAR HEADINGS
These words are tricky! Each one ends with a common word you see in a computer program's menu bar, like 'File,' 'Edit,' 'View,' or 'Help.'
Individual words:
•CREDIT: To 'credit' means to believe someone will pay money later, or to give praise for a good action. Movie 'credits' list everyone who worked on it.
•INTERVIEW: An 'interview' is a formal meeting where someone asks questions to learn about another person. This often happens for a job or a news report.
•PROFILE: A 'profile' is a short description of a person, often found on social media. It can also mean seeing something from the side, like a face.
•WHELP: A 'whelp' is a baby animal, such as a puppy or a cub. It can also be an old, slightly negative term for a rude or mischievous young person.