Grammar
Choose the correct verb: "She ___ (is / are) happy."
She is happy.
Name one polite phrase to start a conversation (two or three words).
For example, "Hello. How are you?"
Write a topic sentence about "My Favorite Food."
A topic sentence is an introduction of the text.
Answer varies.
For example, My favorite food is pizza.
Name one place in the neighborhood where you can borrow books.
library
Spell this word from the book: (Instructor says the word).
answer varies
Write a sentence using the past tense of "go."
Answer varies.
For example, I went to work yesterday.
When someone talks, what is one good thing you can do with your hands and face to show you are listening?
Nod your head, lean forward, and keep your hands relaxed.
Give two supporting details you might use for that topic sentence.
If the topic sentence is "My favorite food is pizza", your supporting details could be: My family usually eat pizza on Sunday. We like pepperoni pizza.
Who helps keep the park clean? Name a job or a person.
Park maintenance staff, janitors, and landscapers
What time word fits: "I go to bed ___ (at / on) 9:00 pm"?
at
Combine these two short sentences into one using "and": "He reads a book. He eats a sandwich."
He reads a book and eats a sandwich.
Role-play prompt: Ask a classmate where they live and then say where you live. (Give both short sentences.)
Answer varies.
Write a simple concluding sentence for the paragraph about your favorite food.
Role-play: How do you ask a neighbor for help carrying groceries? Write the polite question.
Could you help me carry groceries?
Would you help me carry groceries?
Would you mind helping me carry groceries?
Match: Write one sentence using the word "because."
For example, I study Englsh because I want to have a better job.
Change this sentence to a question: "They will come tomorrow."
Will they come tomorrow?
Give two short pieces of advice for speaking clearly in front of the class.
Slow down, articulate words and keep volume.
Edit this short paragraph for capitalization and punctuation: "my mother likes coffee she drinks it every morning" (rewrite correctly).
My mother likes coffee and she drinks it every morning.
List two rules you should follow in a community center.
To respect others (including staff and participants) by using appropriate language and behavior, and to clean up after yourself by disposing of trash and returning equipment to its proper place
Give a short explanation of why learning English helps people in the community (two sentences).
Correct the sentence: "the dogs runs fast." Write the corrected sentence.
The dogs run fast.
or
The dog runs fast.
After listening to a short talk, write two facts you remember and one question you would ask the speaker.
Answer varies.
Plan a short paragraph: list one topic sentence, two detail sentences, and one concluding sentence about "A helpful neighbor."
Pat is my helpful neighbor. She always updates us on what's going on in the village. She also receives the packages for us when we are not home. Pat is the kindest person in my neighborhood.
Describe in three sentences how you can help a new classmate feel welcome.
I will greet and introduce myself.
Ask a new classmate about her/his name.
Ask a new classmate to study together or stop by for coffee after class.
Find a cultural custom mentioned in the book. Describe it in two sentences and say one question you could ask to learn more.
1. When you greet, why do you kiss on the cheeks?
2. When you are a bit sick, why do you drink hot tea with ginger and honey?
3. When someone gets married in your country, what is a traditional wedding gift?