Parts of Speech
Define and give an example of what a NOUN is.
Ex: New York
Solve this math problem:
32 x 47 = ??
1,504.
Choose the correct form (they're, there, their) to make the sentence proper.
I went over to ____ house to study for Review Week.
Their.
What are two positive things you use to help calm yourself down when angry?
Listening to music. Coloring. Punching a pillow, punching bag, etc. Meditating. Going for a walk.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
A disorder characterized by mood changes between highs (hypomania or mania) and lows (depression).
Define and give an example of an ADJECTIVE.
A word that describes a noun.
Ex: Tasty.
Which is bigger: one feet and seven inches, or one yard?
One yard! (It equals 36 inches.)
List three words that rhyme with House.
Mouse, Louse, Spouse.
List three positive coping skills with the following letter: D.
Dancing. Drawing. Driving. Drinking water.
List three potential symptoms for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Hyperactivity, lack of focus, difficulty following directions, inappropriate running and/or jumping, etc.
Define and give an example of what an ADVERB is.
Ex: Writing sloppily.
You go to the store and buy groceries. Your bill comes to $79.37. You pay with a $100 bill. How much change should you get?
$20.63
How would you punctuate the end of this sentence:
Samantha has been married for more than one year
A period (.)
What are coping skills to use in a crisis?
Call a Crisis Line. Talk to a trusted support. Journaling. Play games.
What is the difference between delusions and hallucinations?
Hallucinations are sensory perceptions that are not experienced by everyone.
Delusions are fixed false beliefs.
Make a proper sentence using TWO verbs.
Ex: Mary and Sally are running and jumping in the playground.
Which type of measurement is smaller?
Centimeter, millimeter, or meter?
Millimeter!
How would you change the following word to be in the past tense?
Participating
Participated.
How does Unity House help you cope with your mental health?
By learning new skills. Talking about problems. Socializing.
What is the difference between positive and negative symptoms, and what is an example of each?
Positive symptoms are experiences that are "added", that not everyone might experience, such as hallucinations.
Negative symptoms are experiences that are "taken away", that many people do experience but those with some diagnoses might not, such as flat affect.
What is the difference between a PRONOUN and a POSSESSIVE PRONOUN?
A pronoun is a word that replaces the noun in a sentence (i.e., he, she, it).
A possessive pronoun is a word that shows ownership of something (i.e., his dress, their house, etc.).
List two different ways to get $0.57.
Two quarters, one nickel, two pennies.
Five dimes, one nickel, two pennies.
Is this contraction proper?
Shouldn't've.
While technically there is nothing grammatically wrong with this, it's not recommended!
What is a barrier to using your coping skills?
Not being able to move/talk. Not appropriate for the situation. Not having money, or the physical means to cope.
What are two potential things we need to get a formal diagnosis?
- A Doctor qualified to make the diagnosis.
- Presence of a certain number of symptoms.
- Amount of time symptoms persist.
- Some level of functional impairment or life dissatisfaction.