Name that tense!
What tense is this:
The test began at 2:00pm today.
Past Tense
Begin, Began, Begun
What is your teacher's favorite Mexican food?
Chili Rellenos
Although no longer able to attend class, what was the name of the student from Chile?
Nicole
Who makes Federal Laws?
Congress
How do you put gas in your car?
Explain and use appropriate terminology.
First you unscrew the gas cap, then swipe your credit card, or pay cash, select the grade of fuel and then place the nozzle in the tank and lift the lever to fill the gas to the desired amount. Remember to replace the gas cap.
He was running to catch the bus.
Past continuous: Use the verb to BE - past tense was/were and the "ing" form of the verb.
Be + verb-ing
What is the name of the food market at the Family Success Center?
The Sunny Side Market
Out of the two students in our class from the Dominican Republic, who has been attending the longest?
Vicente
How long are US Senators elected for?
Six (6) years
How do you make a perfect cup of coffee?
???
Hot, add sugar, cream, scoops etc..
Right now, Sally and Ben are cooking dinner for the party tonight.
Present Continuous: The action is happening now.
Verb To BE (am, is, are) + verb-ing
Where is Ying Liu, our career navigator originally from?
China
Can you name any other teacher in our program?
Cheryl, Amy, Steven, Michael, Georgia Mae, Eduardo and Sarah
How many US Representatives are in Colorado?
Colorado U.S. Representatives (119th Congress): 8
Diana DeGette (D), Joe Neguse (D), Lauren Boebert (R), Greg Lopez (R), Doug Lamborn (R), Jason Crow (D), Brittany Pettersen (D), Evans (R)
Give directions as to how to get on I25 North from our current location.
??? Turn right, left, Academy Blvd, Uintah, Fountain, etc...
The test had begun at 2:00pm.
Past perfect- use the past tense auxiliary verb "had and the present perfect tense of the verb begin.
What is the state flower of Colorado?
The Columbine
Who in our class has a small side ETSY business? Where are they from?
Odalmi/ Honduras.
What does the President's cabinet do? Can you name two Cabinet Positions?
Cabinet comprises of 16 positions: Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, Veteran Affairs, Attorney General and Vice President.
They advise the President.
How do you check the oil in your car?
Use proper terminology.
Dipstick, Wipe off oil with cloth, replace, dip, stick, look at, oil level...
They have been traveling around the world for nine months.
And
Explain your answer
Present Continuous Tense
What is the highest city in elevation in Colorado?
Do you know the lowest?
Leadville, Colorado, is the highest incorporated city in the United States, sitting at an elevation of 10,152 to 10,200 feet (3,109 m).
The town of Holly, located in southeastern Colorado near the Kansas border, is the lowest municipality in the state, with an elevation of roughly 3,392 feet.
Out of all the students in the class, who has been in the USA the longest? Another interesting fact is that this student has the highest attendance rate out of all the students enrolled in our program- with only 45 days absent in the past three years!
Maria
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for civil rights, in particular for women. She spoke out publicly against slavery and also advocated for equal treatment for women. She is the first woman to appear on the $1 coin (1979).
Explain how to prepare your perfect meal.
Use appropriate terminology and verb tense structure.
???
Bake, Cook, Roast, Stir, Simmer, Steam, Chop....