Statements
"I work in an office." – She said.
She said (that) she worked in an office.
"Do you like pizza?" – He asked me...
He asked me if / whether I liked pizza.
I don't have a car.
I wish I had a car.
You should go to bed. It's late.
It's time you went to bed.
A pre-arranged meeting between people at a specific time and place (in U.S. usage, often implying a secret or romantic encounter).
What is a Rendezvous?
"We are leaving tomorrow." – They told me.
They told me (that) they were leaving the next day / following day.
"Where did you buy that jacket?" – She wanted to know...
She wanted to know where I had bought that jacket.
It's raining right now, and I'm sad.
If only it weren't / wasn't raining.
He's 40 years old, but he dresses like a teenager.
He dresses as if he were / was a teenager.
Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage
What is sabotage?
"I have never visited Japan." – He mentioned.
He mentioned (that) he had never visited Japan.
"Close the window, please." – The teacher told me...
The teacher told me to close the window.
I forgot to set my alarm, so I was late.
I wish I had set my alarm.
We've been waiting for 30 minutes. The bus is very late.
It's high time the bus arrived / came.
A luxury food product made from the fattened liver of a duck or goose, known for its rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture, and is a delicacy in French cuisine.
What is foie gras?
"I will help you with the project." – She promised.
She promised (that) she would help me with the project.
"Don't touch the wet paint." – The guard warned us...
The guard warned us not to touch the wet paint.
She talks too loudly. Everyone can hear her.
AmountAnswer (Situation)Question (Complete the sentence)$200You should go to bed. It's late.It's time you went to bed.$400He's 40 years old, but he dresses like a teenager.He dresses as if he were / was a teenager.$600We've been waiting for 30 minutes. The bus is very late.It's high time the bus arrived / came.$800She's acting very strangely, but she's not sick.She acts as if she were / was sick. (or ...as if she had been sick if referring to a past action)$1000He spent all his money on video games. He has no savings.He behaves as if money didn't matter / were not important.
Category 5: French-Derived English Words
AmountClueAnswer$200This word, from French dîner, means the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.What is dinner?$400From French hôtel, this is a large building where travelers pay for rooms and meals.What is a hotel?$600This word, from French voyage, means a long journey, especially by sea or in space.What is a voyage?$800From French couleur, this is the property of an object based on the light it reflects.What is color / colour?$1000This word, from French ridicule, describes something so foolish or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.What is ridiculous?
How to Play
Setup:
Display the Game Board: Project or draw the 5x5 grid on a whiteboard/screen. Write the dollar amounts under each category.
Divide into Teams: Split the class into 2-4 teams.
Select a Scorekeeper: Choose one student or be the scorekeeper yourself.
Rules:
Choose a Category & Amount: The first team selects a category and a dollar amount (e.g., "Reported Speech: Statements for $400").
Answer in the Form of a Question: Reveal the clue. The team must respond in the form of a question, just like in real Jeopardy. For this exercise, that means:
For Reported Speech categories: The "clue" is the direct speech. The correct "question" is the reported speech statement.
For Unreal Past categories: The "clue" is the situation. The correct "question" is the completed sentence with I wish, If only, etc.
For French-Derived Words category: The "clue" is the definition. The correct "question" is "What is [the word]?"
Correct Answer: If correct, the team earns the dollar amount. Add it to their score.
Incorrect Answer: If incorrect, another team can "buzz in" (raise their hand) to steal the points.
Daily Double: (Optional) You can pre-select one clue per round as a "Daily Double." When a team picks it, they can wager some or all of their current points.
Final Jeopardy: (Optional) For the final round, create a more challenging clue. Teams wager points before hearing the clue and write their final answer.
Final Jeopardy (Optional)
CategoryClueMixed ChallengeA French-derived word meaning "to begin or start something," combined with a reported speech transformation: "The manager said, 'I will start the project tomorrow.'" Report what the manager said, then give the French-derived synonym for "start."
Final Jeopardy Answer:
Reported speech: The manager said (that) he would start the project the next day.
French-derived word: commence (from French commencer).
Enjoy the game
If only she wouldn't talk so loudly.
She's acting very strangely, but she's not sick.
She acts as if she were / was sick. (or ...as if she had been sick if referring to a past action)
Fashion made to bridge the gap between bespoke haute couture and mass-market fashion. Ready-to-wear.
Prêt-à-porter?
"We were watching TV when the earthquake started." – They said.
They said (that) they had been watching TV when the earthquake started.
"What time will the concert start?" – He asked...
He asked what time the concert would start.
I didn't study for the exam, and I failed.
I wish I had studied for the exam.
He spent all his money on video games. He has no savings.
He behaves as if money didn't matter / were not important.
Any of various savory foods usually served as appetizers.
What is hors d’œuvre?