🌞 Grammar Giggles
What’s the difference between “your” and “you’re”? Why do grammar lovers care so much?
Your” is possessive (your book); “you’re” is a contraction of “you are.” Grammar fans care because incorrect usage changes meaning!
Give a compliment using an idiom, like “You’re the bee’s... what?”
“You’re the bee’s knees!” It means you’re amazing.
It's raining cats and dogs!
What is this statement called?
Say another one having the same grammatical function. (30s)
An idiom
Ex: A blessing in disguise!
A good thing that seemed bad at first
Write a 1-sentence story using the past perfect with a twist.
“I had just finished cleaning my room when my dog walked in with muddy paws.
Name one beach activity and describe it in an exaggerated, funny way.
Answers vary but should be relevant and quick.
Ex: “I played beach volleyball so fiercely, seagulls flew away in fear!”
Correct this: “I can has a English degree?” Why is it famous?
Correct version: “Can I have an English degree?” It’s a meme from “I Can Has Cheezburger?” known for playful grammar mistakes.
Start a 3-line conversation where someone clearly isn’t telling the truth. End with a polite doubt.
A: “I read the entire dictionary yesterday.” B: “Really?” A: “Yes, every single word.” B: “Are you sure about that?”
Why is “The fire station burned down” ironic?
It’s ironic because the place that prevents fires has experienced one itself!
Find a metaphor and create a funnier version.
Original: “Time is a thief.” Funny version: “Time is like a cat—it disappears when you call it and shows up during dinner.”
What's one summer goal that is unrealistic but sounds fun?
“This summer, I’ll learn to speak whale and communicate with dolphins!”
What tense is this: “I had been studying when the pizza arrived.” Why is it called the “Netflix ruined my homework” tense?
Past perfect continuous. It shows you were studying before something interrupted—like a pizza delivery or a movie distraction!
Give instructions to make iced tea using sequencers like “First, Then…”
“First, boil water. Then, add tea bags. Next, let it cool. Finally, add ice and enjoy!”
Headline: “Student falls asleep during online class—still gets top grade.” Real or fake? Justify.
Probably fake—it sounds exaggerated and humorous, highlighting online learning struggles.
What is the most famous Shakespearian quote?
To be or not to be, that is the question.
You went hiking and saw a llama. Describe it like a nature documentary.
“Behold, the majestic llama, emerging from the foliage like royalty on a stroll.”
Why is “Let’s eat, Grandma!” not the same as “Let’s eat Grandma”?
The comma saves lives! “Let’s eat, Grandma” is inviting her to eat. Without the comma, it sounds like you’re eating her!
Create a polite argument using conditional sentences.
“If you had told me about the quiz, I would have studied. But I suppose we all forget sometimes.”
The invitation says “BYOF.” What might “F” mean and why?
1. “fun” or
2. “friends,”
Possibly “Bring Your Own Food”—humorous because people expect “fun” or “friends,” but food is most important!
A funny anecdote that happened to you this year!
(30 seconds)
Answers vary
Invent a new summer game and explain it with modal verbs.
“You should wear sunglasses to play ‘Shadow Tag.’ Players must avoid sunlight or they’re ‘it.’
Name the 3 unreal conditionals and give one used when imagining pizza while dieting.
Zero (facts), First (real future), Second (unlikely present), Third (past regrets). For pizza dreaming: “If I weren’t on a diet, I would eat the whole pizza.”
Roleplay: Ask for sunscreen but only using metaphors.
“Could I borrow the shield against the sun’s fiery arrows?”
Find a metaphor and create a funnier version.
Original: “Time is a thief.” Funny version: “Time is like a cat—it disappears when you call it and shows up during dinner.”
Write a sentence using the reported speech.
Answers vary and should be quick
Create a travel blog title with a pun and fun in one sentence!
Answers vary but should be relevant!