Gerund or Infinitive?
It's not worth (run). The next bus leaves in five minutes.
running
Who reached America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Name one big city in the Pacific Northwest
Seattle
What is the largest province of Canada called where French is the official language?
Quebec
Who is the British monarch?
King Charles III
Mom would prefer (me, go) basketball practice now.
me to go to
How many colonies did the USA have originally?
13
Why is Mount Rainier dangerous?
It is an active volcano
Who are the Inuit?
Indigenous people living in Canada
What function does the British monarch have?
Mostly representative function, head of state
I don't want to be (arrive, last), but...
the last to arrive
Who became the first president of the US?
George Washington
Where do many Native Americans live?
On reserves
What happened at residential schools?
First Nations children were removed from their families and forced to adopt the Christian culture and religion
What do you call parliament in the US?
Congress
People say: stop (worry) and keep (smile).
worrying; smiling
What document was signed after the Revolutionary War?
Declaration of Independence
Why do Native Americans own such little amounts of land today?
It was taken from them by the European settlers
What countrie(s) is/are larger than Canada?
Russia
How long can someone be president?
Two terms of 4 years (maximum of 8 years)
It's not easy (I, write) Spanish. I think (read) is easier.
for me to write; reading
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
Add articles where necessary:
__ Puget Sound is __ large body of water that runs along __ Washington State coast and is connected with __ open Pacific.
1. - 2. a 3. the 4. the
What is the difference between the metaphors of a melting pot and a salad bowl to describe concepts of immigration?
In a melting pot, the different cultures melt together into one. In a salad bowl, different parts of cultures come together but are still visible.
How does the law-making process work in the US? (Three parties are involved)
President can suggest laws; Congress makes laws; Supreme Court checks laws