Definitions
Something that is very dirty and covered in dirt is…
filthy
Is “tired” gradable or non-gradable?
Gradable
I’m ______ tired after playing football for three hours.
A. absolutely
B. really
C. completely
B — really tired
“She was tired because she ______ ______ ______ (study) for three hours.”
had been studying
What do you call a short video that disappears after 24 hours on many social media apps?
A story
If something is extremely unpleasant or makes you feel sick, it is…
disgusting
Is “exhausted” gradable or non-gradable?
Non-gradable
The food was ______ disgusting!
A. absolutely
B. really
C. totally
A — absolutely disgusting
“They were wet because they ______ ______ ______ (play) football in the rain.”
had been playing
In Minecraft, what material do you need to make a diamond pickaxe?
Diamonds + sticks
If someone behaves badly toward another person and doesn't show respect, they are…
rude
Which sentence sounds more natural?
A. I’m absolutely tired.
B. I’m really tired.
B — I’m really tired
Choose the best sentence:
A. She is absolutely furious.
B. She is absolutely angry.
A — She is absolutely furious.
What is wrong with this sentence?
He had played Minecraft for five hours.
It should be: He had been playing Minecraft for five hours.
Your teacher says, “You have five minutes left!” What are you probably doing?
A. Finishing your test
B. Sleeping
C. Going home
A — Finishing your test
If a person doesn't know something and has little or no knowledge about it, they may be described as…
ignorant
Which adjective is non-gradable?
A. angry
B. furious
C. hungry
D. cold
B — furious
Complete the sentence:
“The classroom was ______ filthy. There was food on the floor, old socks on the desks, and something growing in a cup.”
absolutely / completely / totally filthy
Make a sentence using had been + -ing:
“Tom / run / for an hour → tired”
Tom was tired because he had been running for an hour.
This YouTuber is famous for videos involving huge challenges, expensive prizes, and giving away lots of money. Who is he?
Mr Beast
Your phone charger is broken. Your phone is at 1%. You have no other charger. The broken charger is…
useless
Explain the difference between “very dirty” and “filthy.”
“Very dirty” uses a gradable adjective. Filthy is an extreme/non-gradable adjective, meaning extremely dirty.
Which sounds most natural?
A. I’m completely exhausted.
B. I’m really exhausted.
C. Both are possible.
C — Both are possible.
Finish the story:
“When I opened my little brother's bedroom door, the room was absolutely filthy. His clothes were everywhere, there were empty snack packets on the floor, and…”
Students must continue using past perfect continuous.
Example:
“…he had been playing video games all day.”
For $500, I’d give the points only if they use the grammar correctly and make the sentence logical/funny.
This streamer and YouTuber is famous for gaming content, especially Minecraft, and is known for wearing a green-themed skin/character. Who is he?
Dream