Unit 2 Vocab
Fill in the blank with vocabulary from Unit 2.
We will _____ my friend's birthday with a small party this weekend.
celebrate
My mom and dad like to go fishing, camping, and swimming.
Simple or Compound?
Simple sentence
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tenses.
The doorbell____(ring) while I_____(take) a shower.
The doorbell rang while I was taking a shower.
Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the the United States the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is used in putting up buildings. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel is used to make farm and factory machines.
What is the Main Idea?
Steel is used for many purposes.
Fill in the blank with vocabulary from Unit 2.
I find the _____ of ancient civilizations fascinating, especially how they built their cities and created their traditions.
history
Which FANBOYS should be used in this sentence?
He tried to jump over the fence, ___ his pants got caught.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tenses.
I _____ (wear) headphones, so I _____ (not hear) the fire alarm.
I was wearing headphones, so I did not hear the fire alarm.
I always have trouble flying a kite. For a kite to fly, the weather needs to be good and windy. If there is no wind, the kite will never fly. You need to find a spacious place to fly your kite. It is dangerous to fly your kite near roads, power lines or an airport.
What is the main idea?
Flying a kite is hard.
What does it mean to join or be involved in an activity, event, or group with others?
to take part in
Join the two sentences with FANBOYS to create a compound sentence.
The boys ate the pepperoni pizza. They didn't like the olive pizza.
The boys ate the pepperoni pizza, for they didn't like the olive pizza.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense.
Joseph_____(drive) too fast, that's why he____(have) a car accident.
Joseph drove too fast, that's why he had a car accident.
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
What is the main idea?
How to make homemade pizza
Use the word tradition in a sentence.
Example:
There are many traditions that my family follows during the Lunar New Year.
Join the two sentences with FANBOYS to create a compound sentence.
John kept arguing with Matthew, ___ he had to leave the room and go for a walk.
John kept arguing with Matthew, so he had to leave the room and go for a walk.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense.
While I _____ (type) my report, the electricity _____ (go) out.
While I was typing my report, the electricity went out.
During recess, I always go to the library because there are a lot of amazing books there. I love reading. As it is quiet, it lets me concentrate and think about different things. The librarian is really nice and friendly too. She gives me candies all the time.
What is the main idea?
The library is my favorite place.
Use the word the ground in a sentence.
My sandwich fell on the ground.
Finish the compound sentence.
Field trips are fun...
Example:
Field trips are fun, and we should go on them more often.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb tense.
Michael _____ (fall) asleep in class last Thursday because he ____ (is) bored.
Michael fell asleep in class last Thursday because he was bored.
You can go swimming, diving and even build your dream house using sand. If you don’t like any of those activities, you can play volleyball with your friends. Another good thing to do on the beach is to lie down on the sand and sunbathe. You will get a nice tan.
What is the main idea?
The beach is the perfect place to have fun and relax.