Vocabulary
What the verb form of 'harmonious'?
harmonize
Use the phrasal verb 'turn down' in a sentence.
He turned down the job offer.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians / Native Americans
Manhattan's East and West Sides are primarily divided by which street?
5th Avenue
This classmate is a future Bollywood star.
Kumar!
Define 'rekindle.'
Or use it in a sentence.
to relight (a fire) or revive something
They rekindled their romance over the holidays.
Change the following sentence to a 'cleft sentence.'
A good listener is important to her.
What's important to her is a good listener.
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Name two of the three countries.
Germany, Italy, Japan
In 1624, the Dutch founded Manhattan. What did they call it?
New Amsterdam
This classmate is a middle child who loves folk pop.
Linda!
Define frumpy.
Or use it in a sentence that shows your understanding of the word.
dull, unfashionable, or out of date.
Her frumpy coat didn't complement her elegant shoes.
Give an example of a verb + gerund in a sentence.
She loves running!
We enjoyed watching the concert.
What's significant about Martin Luther King, Jr.? What did he do for American citizens? Name one thing.
Fought for civil rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
Between 1892 to 1954, around 12 million immigrants arrived in the U.S. at this famous island, which became a powerful symbol of hope and new beginnings.
What's the island called?
Ellis Island
This classmate is skilled with jewelry repair and has lived in NY for over three years.
Max Z!
Use 'sinister' in a sentence.
(The sentence has to show that you understand the meaning.)
The abandoned house looked sinister in the moonlight.
(the impression that something harmful or evil could happen.)
Use the phrasal verb 'do without' in a sentence (showing you understand the meaning)
She's determined to do without her cell phone for the entire week-long camping trip.
What was the biggest problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
What year did the New York subway open?
(Answers acceptable within five years over or under)
1904
This classmate loves sushi and working out, and first met her niece in New York.
Asti!
Define eccentric.
someone or something that is unconventional, unusual, or slightly strange
Create a sentence using the First Conditional (a real possibility)
If you run, you'll catch the bus.
If we score more points, we'll win the game.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which New York City island in the East River is home to one of the largest prisons in the world, home to over 13,000 inmates?
Riker's Island
This classmate is health care professional who's skilled in some arts.
Marcy!