Grammar
Yes or no.
Is "funner" correct?
Yes
Japanese to English:
脳
A) insect B) brain C) god
B) brain
When does laughter first appear?
The first laughter appears at about 3.5 to 4 months of age, long before we’re able to speak.
The first laughter appears at about 3.5 to 4 months of age, long before we’re able to speak.
What do I think is funny?
“I think that wordplay is funny.”
How many times does a 40-year-old laugh in a day?
A) 4 B) 50 C) 10
A) 4
Fill in the blank.
SpongeBob ripped his pants. Everyone laughed _____ him.
at
SpongeBob ripped his pants. Everyone laughed at him.
Powerpoint
Tail
How many more times did people laugh in a group?
Although the majority replied that there was no difference, they were observed to laugh 8 more times when watching the anime in a group than when watching it by themselves.
Although the majority replied that there was no difference, they were observed to laugh 8 more times when watching the anime in a group than when watching it by themselves.
What kind of wordplay do I like?
“I like wordplay. I like to combine Japanese and English words to make combination words.”
True or false: rats laugh
True
Fill in the word. Japanese is ok.
To laugh at someone is to ____ them.
bully
To laugh at someone is to bully them.
Write the word that I say. Spelling must be correct.
Tough
What percentage (%) of women DO NOT laugh out loud?
We know that laughter draws people together in ways that cause healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. However, data shows that we do not fully utilize the power of laughter. According to one study, 60% of women surveyed replied they laugh out loud, while only 40% of men did. Women apparently laugh a lot more than men.
40% of women DO NOT laugh out loud.
60% of women laugh out loud. 100-60=40
What are the Japanes AND English words used in the 2nd and 3rd examples?
“For example, I combine the Japanese word 疲れた and the English word tired to make 疲れtired. I also have ありがとうございmuch and ごめんなsorry.”
ありがとうございます and much, ごめんなさい and sorry
Which did early humans develop first: language or laughter?
Laughter
What is the comparative（比較級）of funny?
More funny OR funnier
What is the correct word for this sentence?
Please be careful with that knife, it's very ______.
A) sharp B) dull C) lazy
A) sharp
Please be careful with that knife, it's very sharp.
How does laughter strengthen our relationships?
Such laughter and other forms of playful communication strengthen our relationships by acting as a kind of social glue. They trigger positive feelings and foster emotional connections, forming a positive bond, which acts as a strong buffer against stress and disappointment.
Such laughter and other forms of playful communication strengthen our relationships by acting as a kind of social glue. They trigger positive feelings and foster emotional connections, forming a positive bond, which acts as a strong buffer against stress and disappointment.
Humor changes depending on what?
Humor changes depending on a person’s culture. American humor and Japanese humor are very different. A Japanese person might not laugh at an American joke, and an American might not find a Japanese joke funny.”
How many calories does 10-15 minutes of laughter burn?
(Write a number)
10-40
Write a sentence with the comparative（比較）or superlative（最上級）of fun or funny.
I will check your answers.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A) circamstance B) anceint C) Annual
C) annual
What does "decadelong" mean?
Scientists found that laughter plays an important part in maintaining human relationships. In one decadelong survey, researchers studied over 2,000 cases of naturally occurring laughter.
10 years long
Why is it unfortunate that my jokes are in English?
“I like telling jokes, and making people laugh. However, all of my jokes are in English. This is unfortunate because it is difficult and sometimes impossible to translate jokes into another language. Instead, I like to use wordplay with simple words to make people laugh.”
Laughter releases endorphins. What is another activity that releases endorphins?
Exercise, eating, sunshine, listening to/playing music, watching movies, being creative, talking with friends.