Vocabulary
Words that ______ have the same last sound
Rhyme
We use linking expressions like although, wheareas, while to join together two similar / different ideas.
We use linking expressions like although, wheareas, while to join together two different ideas.
How many countries have English as an official language?
55
Mate means...
Friends
We use the ________ form when we want to say who did the action.
active
Very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written, use especially by particular groups of people
Slang
These linking expressions (although, whereas, while) are usually at the beginning / at the end of the clause.
At the beginning
How many dialects are there within the UK
37
Wee means...
Little
We use the _______ form when we want to focus on the action , rather than who did it.
Passive
To change words into a different language
Translate
It’s colder here than in London. It doesn’t rain as much. (Although)
Although it’s colder here than in London, it doesn’t rain as much.
What does “cuppa” means
Bonnie means...
Pretty
My teacher slaps the student ( active ) -> ... ( passive )
The student is slapped by the teacher.
used to describe the particular way in which something started to exist or someone started their life
Origins
My mum loves American food. My dad prefers British dishes (while)
While my mum loves American food, my dad prefers British dishes.
What language does the Welsh dialect contains words from?
Welsh language
oh,aye?
Oh,really
The world’s oldest music hall___________(build) in London in 1743. It’s still there now !
The world’s oldest music hall was built in London in 1743. It’s still there now !
A form of language that people speak in a particular part of a country , containing some different words and grammar
Dialect
I am a vegetarian. My whole family eats meat. (whereas)
Whereas I am a vegetarian, my whole family eats meat.
What two language influenced English vocabulary the most?
French, Latin
Cwtch?
Hug
A few Cockney expressions _______ (be understand) throughout the UK.
...are understood....