Third Person Singular Verbs
He _____ every morning.
(run)
He runs every morning.
know
knew
"She knew the answer immediately."
The scientist was meticulous, carefully checking every detail of the experiment.
What does meticulous mean?
A. careless
B. very careful
C. fast
D. loud
B. very careful
Once in a blue moon
Meaning: something that happens very rarely
Example: We go out for ice cream once in a blue moon.
How do these words relate?
penguin – Antarctica
Penguins live in anartica
Ava ____ to dance practice on Tuesday. (go)
Ava goes to dance practice on Tuesday.
meet
"I met my friend at the mall."
Unlike her optimistic friend who always expects good, Jenna always expects the worst.
What does optimistic mean?
A. negative
B. hopeful
C. quiet
D. lazy
B. hopeful
hold your horses
Meaning: wait or be patient
Example: Hold your horses, we’re almost ready to leave.
How are these words related?
password – security
Having a strong password helps keep your phone secure.
Even when the homework is difficult, Maya _______ every assignment on time.
completes
finishes
write
Marcus wrote an interesting story.
The room was very chaotic, so Sarah had to leave. She didn't want to get a headache.
What does chaotic mean?
A. negative
B.organized
C. quiet
D. confusing
When something is confusing or unorganized.
This idiom means “to reveal a secret.”
Don't let the cat out of the bag
How are these words related?
microscope – scientist
A microscope is used by a scientist to study tiny objects.
The coach ____ extra equipment to practice.
The coach carries extra equipment to practice.
break
My little brother broke the remote accidentally.
The zoo has many primates, such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees.
What does primates mean?
A. insects
B. birds
C. mammals
D. reptiles
C. mammals
You are nervous about meeting new classmates, so the teacher tells a joke. What idiom does she use?
Break the ice.
“___ and ___ are related because…”
(freedom/ democracy)
(courage/fear)
(bias/opinion)
Varies
The company _____ laptops to employees.
The company supplies laptops to employees.
choose
Yesterday, Olivia chose a book from the library.
The speech was so persuasive that everyone agreed with her opinion. What does persuasive mean?
to convince someone to do something they originally didnt want to do.
You are nervous about passing your exam, so you decide to study hard. What idiom is this?
hit the books
“___ and ___ are related because…
Varies