Today is a gift (grammar)
My brother usually ___ (walk) to school, but today he ___ (take) the bus.
1) walk / take
2) is walking / is taking
3) walks / is taking
4) is walking / takes
3) walks / is taking
Name the adjective. This person is relaxed, friendly, and not easily upset.
Easy-going.
What event is Jonas looking forward to in December, and why is he feeling apprehensive about it?
The Ceremony of Twelve, when he will receive his Assignment for his future role in the community. He feels apprehensive because he does not know what his future will be.
Although she usually understands the instructions, she currently struggle to complete the task independently.
Although she usually understands the instructions, she currently struggles to complete the task independently.
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons currently confirmed by scientists?
Saturn
Be quiet! I ___ (try) to concentrate, and you ___ (always / interrupt) me!
Be quiet! I am trying to concentrate, and you are always interupting me!
A person who thinks carefully before taking risks is ___; someone who thinks quickly and answers cleverly is ___.
Cautious; quick-witted.
How do the Elders decide which Assignment each Twelve will receive?
They observe the children over time, paying attention to their interests, abilities, behavior, and volunteer experiences.
He has learned English since three years, and he is making a significant progress.
He has been learning English for three years, and he is making significant progress.
How many bones does an adult human body typically have?
206
We ___ (know) each other since primary school, and we ___ (be) good friends ever since.
have known; have been. Present perfect with “since” for a state that began in the past and continues now.
What are three adjectives (from the active word bank) that match these definitions:
(1) willing to listen to different ideas;
(2) believes people too easily;
(3) notices how others feel and acts with care.
1) Open-minded; (2) gullible; (3) considerate (sympathetic may also fit the emotional understanding part).
What do Jonas’s experiences with Gabriel and his volunteer hours suggest about the community’s attitude towards people who are different or need care?
The community provides care for people, but differences are not usually discussed openly. People are expected to fit into the community’s rules and routines.
I know the answar, but I have been not paying attention to the teacher, so I' m not understanding what she is explaining now.
I know the answer, but I have not been paying attention to the teacher, so I don't understand what she is explaining now.
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
She is exhausted because she ___ (study) for the exam all afternoon.
has been studying. Present perfect continuous emphasizes the ongoing activity and its effect now.
Name the phrases (from our active vocabulary) based on their definitions:
1. make someone upset or irritated
2. be shocked or surprised
3. be very excited
1. get under someones skin; 2. be lost for words; 3. be on the edge of one's seat.
Why does Jonas feel different from his friends as the Ceremony of Twelve approaches?
Jonas feels nervous and uncertain about his future, while his friends seem more relaxed.
The weather is extremely cold and very freezing, while a large amount of people are waiting at the bus stop.
The weather is freezing, while a large number of people are waiting at the bus stop.
What is the name of the economic situation in which prices generally rise over time, reducing the purchasing power of money?
Inflation
I have _____ ( I/ send of) over 23 e-mails this morning already.
I have sent of. Present perfect - an action that has started in the past and isn't being done at the moment.
1. Watching all the depressing news on TV really ____
me ____ .
2. Receiving a nice get well soon card from his
brother really ______ him ____.
3. You're much too nervous about the exam. You need to ________
a bit.
1. gets me down, 2. cheered him up; 3. chill out
How do the rules and rituals in Jonas’s community shape how people express their feelings and behave, and what do these details reveal about the extent of the community’s control over its citizens?
The rules and rituals encourage people to control their emotions and follow expectations. For example, family members share their feelings each evening, children must use precise language, and citizens follow strict rules. These details suggest that the community values order and conformity over individual freedom.
Although the number of people who uses social media are increasing, many users are constantly checking their phones every single day.
Although the number of people who use social media is increasing, many users are constantly checking their phones every day.
What is the name of the imaginary line at 0° latitude that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator