Phrases & Meanings
What does "stand out" mean?
For example: What stands out as a cultural must-see in your city?
Something that is special/unique
This hidden gem has the same name as a famous singer from Toronto: The ____________ Hotel
Drake
This classmate missed his/her plane back to Toronto from NYC.
Ikuto
What type of sentence is this: simple, compound, or complex?
Canada is vast; it has a lot of land.
COMPOUND (2 ICs)
How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
10 provinces
3 terrirtories
What does "Off the beaten path" mean?
Not on the usual/common route - when traveling. Not a typical way to explore a place (not the tourist way)
The ROM is a popular site in Toronto. What does ROM stand for?
Royal Ontario Museum
This classmate enjoys playing MOLKKY (a game from Finland)
YU
What type of sentence is this: simple, compound, or complex?
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are known as the Prairie Provinces.
SIMPLE (3 subjects but still ONE idea)
Name at least 7 provinces.
7 out of 10
What does "authentic" mean? Give a clear example.
Something REAL or ORIGINAL (e.g. authentic Korean food is hard to find here in Toronto). Sushi pizza is NOT authentic Japanese sushi. Kimchi poutine is NOT authentic Korean Kimchi.
What type of cuisine (from which culture) do the following two dishes belong to? Coxinha and Feijoada
Brazil/Brazilian
This classmate is learning how to play the bass.
Ryusei
What type of sentence is this: simple, compound, or complex?
Torontonians and visitors love going to Riverdale Park because they can see a beautiful sunset.
COMPLEX (IC + DC)
Name the three terrirtories.
North West Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
True or False: TMI stands for TOO MANY INFORMATION.
FALSE: Too MUCH Information
What type of cuisine (from which culture) do the following two dishes belong to?
Gyro and Souvlaki
Greece/Greek
This classmate knows a TV personality and enjoys dancing.
Haruru
What type of sentence is this: simple, compound, or complex?
Because of the cold long winters, many Canadians are deciding to retire somewhere warm.
SIMPLE (Because of the cold winters - phrase)
What are the first inhabitants of Canada called?
Indigenous Peoples
TTC stands for...
Toronto Transit Commission
Take The Car (JOKE)
What are the 4 hidden gems that Lorenzo and Greg discussed in their conversation?
Mochi Im
Steps going up to Casa Loma
Marine Parade Drive
Nook near Cherry Beach or Rebel
This classmate has had many negative experiences at McDonald's. E.g. Expensive and not so tasty poutine.
Funa
Write a complex sentence about Toronto. You have 2 minutes. GO!!!
Anything that makes sense.
What are the 3 groups of Indigenous Peoples of Canada?
The First Nations
Metis
Inuit