Using English Well
What are the 3 ways to pronounce the 'ed' at the end of past tense verbs?
For example: moved
/t/ /d/ /id/
New World settlers who observed the first American Thanksgiving were known as ___________.
Pilgrims
What is the main reason people visit the Great Smoky Mountains in the month of October?
To look at the beautiful leaf colors.
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
"That was the straw that broke the camel's back."
Meaning: It describes the final event in a series of events that causes someone to reach their breaking point.
What are two things you need to bring with you to a medical appointment?
ID (identification), list of prescriptions, list of previous surgeries, insurance card
What is the plural form of the following words?
man, child, city, sheep, mouse, box
men, children, cities, sheep, mice, boxes
According to the Christmas legend, who was the 4th century "saint" who was famous for his generosity and love of children?
Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is located in what large mountain range?
Appalachian Mountains
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
“He fell head over heels in love with his piano teacher.”
Meaning: completely and helplessly in love
1. When you have chest pains, trouble breathing, possible pain in one or both arms, neck, jaw, or stomach…what medical problem might be happening?
2. Who should you call?
1. Heart Attack
2. Call 911
List 5 words that begin with the voiceless /th/ sound.
think, thin, thirty, thousand, thumb, thank
What is the one TRUE reason for celebrating Christmas?
Celebrating the birth of Jesus
We had a fun craft day where we made an ornament out of colored paper. Everyone also took home a household (trash) object that some students used to make snowflake ornaments.
What was the household object?
Toilet paper rolls!!!
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
“Carol’s brother let the cat out of the bag about her surprise party”
Meaning: to give away a secret
What is the name used for Doctor, Nurse, Physician's Assistant and Nurse Practitioner?
Health Care Provider
Correct the following sentence:
For the last 2 weeks, she work on a big project.
For the last 2 weeks, she has been working on a big project.
What are three New Years traditions in America?
Ball drop in Times Square
Eating black-eyed peas and cornbread for good luck
Football Games
New Year's resolutions
New Year's Eve parties
What is the name of the park where we will be meeting this Summer for Walk and Talk?
McFee Park
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
What is a "Jack-of-All-Trades?
Meaning: a person who can do many different kinds of work well
What is a referral?
A recommendation from one health care provider to another to provide further diagnosis, treatment, or evaluation.
A phrasal verb is a verb combined with a preposition (or adverb), creating a verb phrase w/ a different meaning:
ex: look - look up, look down, look closely
List 3 phrasal verbs you can create with "come"
come in, come on, come up, come down, come across, come out, come back, come down with
Jesus & His disciples shared the Passover meal before Jesus was crucified. Passover is based on Jewish history when the Death angel "passed over" Jewish houses that had _____________ painted on their doorposts?
What is another name for Jesus in the Bible?
the blood of a sacrificial lamb
The Lamb of God
Name 3 suggestions to remember when dining in an American family’s home.
Relax…Americans are casual
Be on time
Bring a small gift (optional!)
Wait for the hostess before you start eating
Compliment the food
Offer to help clean-up
Say thank you when you say good-bye
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
“Jacob tried to pull the wool over Mrs. Thompson’s eyes by saying his dog had eaten his homework.”
Meaning: to fool, deceive, or trick someone
In the Parable from the Bible called “The Good Samaritan”, who was the "neighbor" Jesus was referring to when He said to "Love your neighbor"?
Everyone