What's their purpose?
Someone says, “Could you lend me a pencil?” What is their intent?
Requesting something.
“I felt under the weather, so I stayed home.” Identify the idiom and explain it.
“Under the weather” means feeling sick.
The gym was frigid, so everyone kept their jackets on.” What does “frigid” mean? What is your clue?
Very cold; everyone kept their jackets on
Finish the sentence: “Yesterday, we ___ soccer.” Use the past tense of play.
Yesterday, we played soccer.
The notebook belongs to Jordan. Finish: “This is ___ notebook.”
This is Jordan’s notebook
A classmate says, “My backpack weighs a million pounds!” while laughing. What is their intent?
Joking or exaggerating about a heavy backpack.
“We hit the books before the science test.” Identify the idiom and explain it.
“Hit the books” means study.
The directions were brief—only two short sentences.” What does “brief” mean? What is your clue?
Short; the directions had only two short sentences.
Finish the sentence: “Last night, Maya ___ a sandwich.” Use the past tense of eat.
Last night, Maya ate a sandwich
Finish: “Today, I bring my lunch. Yesterday, I ___ my lunch.”
Yesterday, I brought my lunch.
Someone says, “Join our club! You’ll meet people and learn to make videos.” What is their intent?
Persuading you to join.
“That new phone costs an arm and a leg.” Identify the idiom and explain it.
Costs an arm and a leg” means very expensive.
Sam was reluctant to perform. He hesitated and asked if he could go last.” What does “reluctant” mean? What is your clue?
Unsure or unwilling; he hesitated and wanted to go last.
Choose am, is, or are: “I ___ getting ready for class.” Say the whole sentence.
I am getting ready for class.
A student says, “Watch out—the floor is slippery!” What is their intent?
Warning someone or helping them stay safe.
A teacher says, “Open the document, type your name, and save it.” What is their intent?
Giving directions.
“We broke the ice by introducing ourselves.” Identify the idiom and explain it.
Broke the ice” means helped people feel comfortable and start talking.
The glass sculpture was fragile, so we handled it carefully to avoid breaking it.” What does “fragile” mean? What is your clue?
Easily broken; it needed careful handling.
Fix this sentence: “The students is working together.”
The students are working together
Two players own the equipment. Choose player’s or players’: “The ___ equipment is in the bag.”
The players’ equipment is in the bag.
Your partner says, “I said Tuesday, but I meant Thursday.” What is their intent?
Correcting or clarifying information
“I almost let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.” Identify the idiom and explain it.
“Let the cat out of the bag” means revealed a secret.
The two teammates reached a compromise: one chose the topic, and the other chose the presentation format.” What does “compromise” mean? What is your clue?
An agreement where both people give or get something; they split the decisions
Fix this sentence: “Yesterday, we was waiting for the bus.”
Yesterday, we were waiting for the bus.
Someone says, “Would you like to sit with us at lunch?” What is their intent? What words helped you decide?
Inviting or including someone; “Would you like to sit with us?