Grammar
What is the purpose of the present continuous tense?
This tense expresses actions that are currently happening. It can also express a planned future event/action.
How many minutes must you speak during the final exam?
You must speak 2.5 to 3 minutes.
What is the best way to figure out a word's meaning in a sentence if you don't have a dictionary?
Use the word's context (i.e., the words around it).
What is the most important sentence in an essay?
It is the thesis statement.
What is self-regulation?
Self-regulation means controlling yourself—especially your reactions—so you can make good decisions and act in a socially acceptable way.
What verb phrase is used to talk about past habits or routines that are no longer true?
The two-word verb phrase is used to.
What are the five areas you are graded on during the final exam's speaking part?
The five parts are production/communicability, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and pronunciation.
What does the word annotate mean?
To annotate means to add notes to something you are reading or studying.
What is the difference between a supporting idea and an example/explanation?
A supporting idea is more general than an example/explanation, and it comes before it. An example/explanation helps a reader better understand a supporting idea.
For what two reasons did Dale Hoca ask you, “Are your phones safe?” during the past sixteen weeks?
1. Keeping your phone safe shows respect. 2. It shows a desire to concentrate and learn as much as possible
What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses? Give an example of each.
A defining relative clause gives essential information about the noun, while a non-defining relative clause shares unnecessary detail. [Examples]
In general, what is the most important information to write on your speaking exam’s note sheet?
Write down your key points in order. You may also write down linkers, vocabulary, and grammar structures you want to use.
What do we call a conclusion or idea that you form based on evidence and clues found in a text or situation? Give an example that relates to this morning's class.
Such a conclusion or idea is called an inference. [Example]
What are five linkers used to introduce new information?
Linkers include in addition, furthermore, moreover, additionally, also, another, too, and besides.
Why did we learn in various ways during the past 16 weeks (i.e., whole class, small groups, pairs, individuals)?
We wanted to respect different preferences for learning. In addition, while we can learn on our own, we can also learn from people around us. Most of our future jobs will require us to work cooperatively with others.
What is the difference between a relative clause and a noun clause? Give examples using who.
A relative clause is a dependent clause that gives additional information about a noun, while a noun clause is a dependent clause that acts like a noun in a sentence. [Examples using who]
How do you make sure the first sentence you say during a speaking exam is confident or strong?
You rephrase the question as a statement that contains key words from the question.
What are academic words for these phrasal verbs: go up, take away, and leave out?
The academic words are increase, remove, and exclude.
What are three questions you should ask yourself as you write an essay conclusion?
Questions include the following: Did I start with an appropriate linker? Did I reword the thesis statement? Did I restate the body paragraph topics? Did I share my opinion/advice/suggestion/warning? Did I stay away from new ideas?
What are four specific things you learned about Dale Hoca’s home culture during the past sixteen weeks?
[Answers will vary.]
What is a mixed conditional? Give an example.
A mixed conditional can express an unreal past condition and its probable result in the present or future. In the if clause, the time is in the past tense. In the main clause, the time is in the present or future tense. [Example]
What are three reasons for clearly pausing between sentences while speaking?
Pausing helps you think about what to say next, helps you emphasize key points, and helps your listener understand what you just said.
Identify five vocabulary words from one of our Prism Units. Correctly spell them and use each one in a sentence.
[Answers will vary.]
What are two kinds of thesis statements? Give examples for this topic: best ways to prepare for the final exam
Two kinds are a direct thesis and an indirect thesis. [Examples]
Who is Mr. Picky, and why did he visit our classroom?
Mr. Picky is a make-believe man who likes some things but doesn't like many things. He wanted you to think deeply as you figured out the difference between two sets of information.