Classroom Idioms
Complete the phrase: "Don't worry about today's spelling quiz; it's going to be a piece of _____!"
Cake
Fill in the correct words:
"_____ you understand the instructions?"
"_____ you ready for the activity?"
Do
Are
Use do with action verbs. Use Am / Is / Are with adjectives, locations, and states of being
Fill in the missing word in this classroom command: "Class, please listen ____ the instructions."
to
In English, whenever a specific noun or object follows listen, you must add "to"
Fill in the correct word: "Don't forget to _____ your homework!"
do
English uses DO for work, jobs, duties, obligations, and routine activities.
What is a shorter way to say: information
info
What does this phrase mean? "Take your time; don't cut corners."
To do something poorly/cheaply to save time/money
Provide the correct response: "Are you bringing the wipes?"
A) Yes, I do.
B) Yes, I am.
B) Yes, I am.
Fix the error: "Look at the board and listen me!"
"...listen to me!"
Pronouns still require "to".
Fill in the correct words: "It's okay to _____ mistakes when learning, as long as you _____ your best."
It's okay to make mistakes when learning, as long as you do your best.
Make + mistake = producing an outcome/creation
Do + your best = applying effort/performing an action
What is a shorter way to say: comfortable
comfy
Complete the phrase: If a student is distracted or daydreaming a teacher might say, "Get your head out of the _____"
clouds
Provide the correct response: "Do you need the scissors?"
A) Yes, I do.
B) Yes, I am.
A) Yes, I do.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:
A) Please listen the song one more time.
B) Please listen to the song one more time.
C) Please listen for to the song one more time.
B) Please listen to the song one more time.
Pattern: listen + to + noun/object
Correct the mistake: "Teacher, can I make a question?"
"Teacher, can I ask a question?"
What is a shortened way to say, "What's Up?"
'Sup?
Complete the phrase: "With lesson planning, grading, and administrative meetings, I'm feeling completely over my _____"
head
Correct the sentence: "I am not agreed with that option."
I do not agree...
In English, "agree" is an action, not a state of being, as in Spanish: No estoy de acuerdo...
Did you listen to the audio I sent?
Correct the mistake: "We need to take a decision about outdoor playtime."
We need to make a decision about outdoor playtime.
I'm down OR I'm in
What does "to call it a day" mean?
stop working/finish up
Fill in the correct words (do or am): "I _____ teaching grammar right now, but I _____ not usually teach this topic."
"I am teaching grammar right now, but I do not usually teach this topic.
Am + verb-ing = present continuous (happening right now)
Do/don't + base verb = simple present (habits, routines, general truths).
Explain why the word "to" is missing in this sentence: "Please stop talking and listen!"
Because there is no object following the verb.
When listen stands alone as a command, you do NOT add "to"
Ex: Correct: Listen! (no object)
Correct: Listen to the teacher! (object = teacher)
Correct the mistake: "We should make a field trip!"
We should take a field trip!
What is Gen Z slang for "No way!"
No cap!