Lexical Precision
Grammar: Past Habits
The Digital Self
Present Simple or Present Continuous
100

A person who uses good judgment and makes practical decisions.

Sensible

100

Correct the mistake: "I would have long hair when I was a child."

"I used to have long hair" (Cannot use would for states/possession).

100

Zuckerberg uses this word for "honesty" or having one true self.

Integrity

100

Brian Buma _____ as a winter sports teacher and splitboarder in Colorado. (work)

works

200

The antonym of "sociable" (often used to describe someone who is quiet).

Shy

200

Rewrite using used to: "I lived in Navoi, but now I live in Riyadh."

"I used to live in Navoi."

200

A website where you join and post a public representation of yourself.

Social Media Account

200

In photo A, Brian _____ a splitboard up the mountain in the snow. (ride)

In photo A, Brian is riding a splitboard up the mountain in the snow.

300

A person who is focused on schoolwork and scientific success.

Academic

300

Explain why we cannot use would for the verb "believe" in the past.

Because "believe" is a stative verb; would is only for repeated actions.

300

This term refers to the people who read your online posts.

Audience

300

Brian Buma _____ a parent of two children and he _____ his sons how to fish. (be / teach)

Brian Buma is a parent of two children and he teaches his sons how to fish.

400

An adjective for someone who is untidy and disorganized.

Messy

400

Identify the mistake: "I didn't used to like competitive sports."

Answer: Remove the 'd'—didn't use to

400

What is the specific term for the information and photos about yourself that you share on a social networking site?  

Online profile.

400

In photo C, the team _____ on a little island in South America and they _____ through groups of penguins. (work / walk)

In photo C, the team is working on a little island in South America and they are walking through groups of penguins.

500

A synonym for "ambitious" often used in a workplace context.

Competitive

500

Describe a past habit using would and a specific frequency adverb.

Example: "Every Sunday, I would go hiking in the mountains."

500

Danah Boyd argues that having different profiles for different people shows ______.

Different sides of your personality

500

Brian _____ snowboarding as much as he can every winter and he still _____ many large fish in Alaska. (like / catch)

Brian likes snowboarding as much as he can every winter and he still catches many large fish in Alaska.

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