Statements, Questions, Answers
Sentences
Prepositions
Present Progressive
Comparatives and Superlatives
100
You forgot to wear your watch today, and you want to know the time. What is the question you need to ask your friend?
What is the time? What is the time now?
100
Three members of your group, get ready to go to the board. Each of you must write one sentence with There; they're; their. Decide who will write which sentence. The complete sentences must be correct. Each incorrect sentence loses 100 points.
There is (singular); There are (plural) They're (they are) Their (possessive)
100
You have entered a building through a door. This means you have walked ____the building
What is "in" or "into".
100
Explain the function of the Present Progressive Tense
The Present Progressive refers to actions in progress at the moment of speaking, and to actions that are not happening now.
100
You're in your favorite boutique, and looking at different color dresses. You're unsure which color to choose. Ask the salesclerk about the color of these dresses and how they look on you. Which ............?
What is Which color dress looks better, prettier, or more fashionable on me?
200
You are new to the neighborhood and you don't know how to get to the market. What question do you need to ask?
What is the way to the market? How do I get to the market? Where is the market?
200
State a compound sentence using the conjunction "and". You must use two different verbs for each clause.
What is Janet is a good student, and she likes school a lot.
200
You walk into your room, and you see your cat lying in the middle of two things. a preposition for "in the middle of" is...?
What is "between" or "in between".
200
Name the time expressions we use with the Present Progressive Tense.
What is right now, soon, at the moment, now.
200
State a sentence using the adjective "extraordinary".
That was the most extraordinary trip I've ever had. You are the most extraordinary person I've ever met.
300
Someone has asked you when your mother's birthday is. How might you answer?
My mother's birthday is on ______________. Her birthday is on ______________.
300
A member of your group must come to the board and write a past tense compound sentence using the conjunction "but".
What is "She wanted a diamond necklace for her birthday, but she received flowers." The sentence must suggest difference.
300
Your family is about ready to sit down and have a wonderful meal. Soon they will be sitting ___the table.
What is "at".
300
Three members of your group: write Present Progressive sentences for the following verbs: watch listen speak
What is My friend was watching the birds. We were listening to the music. I was speaking to my mother.
300
An item at the store is more expensive than another item, and you're interested in the item than costs less. Ask the question.
Are these earrings less than those earrings? Is that couch less expensive than the other couch?
400
Your family has decided to go to the movies, but you don't want to go. What is a question you might ask your father to gain his permission to do something else?
May I go to my friend's house? Can I stay home and study? May I go to ___________(my friend's) house?
400
Write a sentence that includes a verb and an infinitive verb. Noun+verb+infinitive+the rest of your sentence.
Example:What is "We wanted to stay home today and study."
400
You look straight ahead and you see your destination. This means that where you want to go is...?
What is "in front" of you.
400
What helping verb do we use with the present progressive? Each member of your group must state a sentence using a pronoun, the correct helping verb, and a present progressive verb. Don't repeat each other's pr. prog. verb
What is "to be". I'm going to the movies soon. You are laughing too much right now. She is working until late tonight. We are having a fun time now. They are feeling great today
500
-Unscramble the following question. -Answer the question in the negative in long form. Does/a/want/to/beautiful/Zainab/buy/purse/party/for the?
No, she doesn't. She wants to buy a dress. No, she doesn't want to buy a purse.
500
Write two present continuous (progressive) sentences in response to these questions. If you can use "because" in the sentences, you earn the title of "Princess Continuous" for the rest of the semester. What are you doing now? What is your father doing?
Examples: I'm going to the market to buy food because we need to eat. He is sleeping now because he is tired.
500
Which two sentences are incorrect? a) She placed her cell phone beside her. b)They put their clothes on the drawer. c) He comfortably sat in the chair. d) She found her keys inside the table.
What is B and D.
500
Ask a question to one of your teammates, and the teammate answers your question using the present progressive.
What is Are you feeling well? No, I'm feeling bad.
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