Language forms
Discussion Topics
Language Functions
Agree or Disagree?
100
Give three examples of a noun and three examples of a verb.
noun- a person, place, or thing verb- an action
100
Tell me two things that you learned while here in Boston.
As long as you gave Jessica two things you learned, you get the points =)
100
You are in a restaurant. What would you ask the waiter if you wanted to get mac 'n cheese and a soda?
Can I get mac 'n cheese and a soda please?
100
Women should just be stay-at-home moms and not work. State reasons why you agree or disagree?
If you stated reasons for your answer, you will receive all points.
200
What is a past tense verb? Give 5 examples of a past tense verb.
an action that has happened in the past at a specific point, or a state that has previously existed. Examples: walked, ran, gave, talked, went
200
Describe three people that you have met during your stay in Boston.
As long as you describe three people, then you will get the points.
200
Hunters should be allowed to hunt wherever they want in order to get food and monitor animal populations. State reasons why you agree or disagree
As long as you stated reasons for your opinion, you will receive all points.
300
What is a proper noun? What is a common noun? Give 5 examples of a proper noun, and 5 examples of a common noun.
Proper noun- a name used for an individual person, place, or organization that is spelled with a capital letter. Examples: Boston Red Sox, John Harvard, Jessica, Kellogg's, Pampers Common noun- a name denoting a class of objects or concepts Examples: desk, chair, school, team, dog, cat
300
Explain three differences and three similarities between movies and television shows.
As long as you describe three differences and three similarities, you will receive all your points.
300
Cell phones should be allowed in class. State 2 reasons why they should be allowed in class, and state 2 reasons why they should not be allowed in class.
As long as you stated 2 reasons for and against the use of cell phones in class, you will receive all your points.
400
What is the present progressive tense? Give 3 sentences using the present progressive tense.
Present progressive tense- indicates continuing action or something happening currently. It is formed using the present tense of "to be" with the present participle. Examples: I am working all day today. She is buying a dress for a friend at the store. They are giving gifts to the little children.
400
Describe three types of stereotypes that exist in America or in your home country. What kinds of clothes do they wear and why do they have this stereotype?
Some examples include punk, preppy, nerdy, athlete, etc.
400
Video games should not have any violence or inappropriate actions in them. State two reasons why video games should have violence, and state two reasons why video games should not have violence.
As long as you stated two reasons for and against, then you will receive all points.
500
What is the past progressive tense? Give 3 sentences using the past progressive tense.
Past progressive tense- an action indicating a continuing action that happened in the past. This is formed using the past tense of "to be" and the present participle. Examples: I was working all day yesterday. She was buying a dress when a friend walked through the door. They were giving gifts to the children in Africa over Christmas break.
500
Explain 5 reasons why you would want to come back to America, or 5 reasons why you would NOT want to come back to America.
As long as you give Jessica 5 reasons for your explanation, you will receive your points.
500
People should be allowed to smoke in all public places including restaurants. State 2 reasons why smoking cigarettes should be allowed, and 3 reasons why it should not be allowed.
As long as you stated reasons for and against cigarette smoking, you will receive all points.
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