America!
When meeting someone for the first time, Americans often do this with their hands.
Shaking Hands
What punctuation mark is missing?
Do you like coffee.
The period should be a question mark (?).
Do you like coffee?
If someone is “under the weather,” what are they feeling?
Sick or unwell
How would you say this politely?
“Give me a pen.”
"Could I please have a pen?" or "May I have a pen, please?"
They have lived here ___ five years.
for
If someone sneezes, people often say this.
"Bless You" or "God Bless You"
You use this punctuation mark to separate items in a list, or to tell the reader to pause between phrases.
a comma (,)
You’re told to “hang in there.” What should you do?
Stay strong or don't give up!
How would you say this politely?
"Move."
"Excuse me" or "Pardon me"
The cat hid ___ the sofa during the thunderstorm.
Under/Beneath
You do this at a restaurant after receiving your bill. It’s usually 15-20% of the total.
What's missing?
He said, I will be there soon.
Quotation Marks
He said, "I will be there soon."
This phrase means “good luck” and is often used before a performance or test.
Break a Leg
What are the polite title prefixes for men, women, and married women?
Mr., Ms., and Mrs.
Mister, Miss, and Missus
She finished the project ___ time, despite the delay.
on/in
On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate this holiday with turkey and pie.
Thanksgiving
What's missing?
My brothers car is red.
an apostrophe (') to show possession
My brother's car is red.
If someone is "in hot water," what does that mean?
They're in trouble
You are late to a meeting. What would you say when you arrive?
"Sorry I'm late!"
He walked ___ the room and sat down.
When Americans go to a party, they may bring food to share. This type of party is called a ______.
Potluck
John who is my neighbor is a dentist.
Who can correct this sentence?
John, who is my neighbor, is a dentist.
What does someone mean if they tell you they're getting their "ducks in a row"?
They're getting organized.
You didn’t understand something that someone said. What could you say to ask them to repeat politely?
"I'm sorry, do you mind repeating that?" or "Could you repeat that please?"
He walked quietly ___ the crowd, trying not to be noticed.
through/among/amongst