Vocabulary
What is another word for beautiful?
Pretty, gorgeous, attractive.
Using a white board, correct the following sentence:
When I come to school last week. I need a jacket because it is cold.
When I came to school last week, I needed a jacket because it was cold.
Which country produces the most tea?
China
What are the five senses we can use to describe something?
Smell, taste, sight, sound, touch.
Name a U.S. state that begins with K.
Kansas, Kentucky.
What is controversy? What does controversy mean?
If something is controversial, it causes a lot of debate, argument, and mixed feelings.
Which of the following is the correct way to write the sentence:
A) When I get stress , I like to take the nap.
B) When I get stress, I like to take the nap .
C) When I get stressed, I like to take a nap.
C) When I get stressed, I like to take a nap.
Which nut is the most eaten around the world?
The almond!
What is the most common way most students in this class say they deal with stress?
Sleeping.
In which region of the U.S. is Wisconsin located?
The midwest.
What does objective mean?
If something is objective, it is based on fact, not the speaker/writer's opinions or thoughts.
Rewrite this correctly on a white board:
My sister is very funny.
She is 26 years old.
She name is Jessica.
My sister is very funny. She is 26 years old. Her name is Jessica.
OR
My 26 year old sister, Jessica, is very funny.
What is the world population of humans? Give your closest estimate.
Almost 8 billion people live on Earth right now (about 7,982,398,300).
What are the two most common mental health issues facing college students?
Anxiety and depression.
We celebrate on July 4th every year, and we call it Independence Day or the 4th of July.
What does subjective mean?
It is the speaker/writer's own thoughts and opinions, how they feel.
Finish the sentence:
If I could, I would _____________.
If I could, I would quit my job and travel the world.
If I could, I would eat an entire pizza and a whole cake all by myself.
If I could, I would sleep until noon every day.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States as of now (2022)?
Kamala Harris.
What is the name of the art museum we visited in downtown La Crosse?
The Pump House.
Which two countries border the United States?
Canada in the north, Mexico in the south.
When I ask you to elaborate on something, what do I want you to do?
To explain with more detail, to give more detail.
Write the following sentence correctly on a whiteboard:
I told my sister I want a apple.
And she bring me an banana.
I told my sister I wanted an apple, but she brought me a banana.
Which country in the world produces the most cashews and black pepper, and is the second largest producer of rice and coffee?
Vietnam
Describe your favorite place in the world. Use adjectives and details.
My favorite place in the world is my bed because it is comfortable and I enjoy sleep. When I am in my bed, I can read, eat snacks, and sleep peacefully. My bed is big and has a lot of space for me to move around as I sleep. If I didn't have my bed, I would not be as happy.
About how many people live in the U.S.?
About 330 million (332,403,650 as of 2022).