Printing Press
Who invented the printing press in Europe?
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press.
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Give an example sentence using "a/an".
Exs. I bought a book; My sister ate an ice cream cone.
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In what year was the printing press invented?
It was invented in 1436.
Give an example of a sentence using "or".
Ex. I don't like tea or iced coffee.
Give an example using "the".
Complete this sentence with either "for / since".
I have lived in Prague ______ 5 years.
I have lived in Prague for 5 years.
Explain in 1-2 sentences one of the museums / exhibitions we saw in Prague on Wednesday (15.3.2023)
We saw a museum exhibition on posters and we saw an exhibition about Ferdy Slava.
Which country used printing press technology before it was invented in Europe?
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Explain when we use "a/an" in a sentence.
A singular countable noun when the listener/reader doesn't know exactly which thing we are talking about.
How long have you been a student at SCIS? Use "since" in your answer.
Ex. I have been a student at SCIS since I was 6 years old.
Spell the word you hear the teacher say.
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What was the first book to ever be mass produced using the printing press in Europe? And in which language was it printed in?
The Bible was the first book to be mass produced and it was printed in Latin.
Give an example using "so".
Ex. I've already seen that movie, so let's see something else.
Explain when to use "the".
When the listener/reader knows which thing or person we are talking about.
What type of verb do we use for Present Perfect tense?
Give an example of all three forms of a verb.
We use Past Participles.
Eat --> Ate --> Eaten
What is a "hook" and why do we use it?
A hook is something written or said at the beginning of a presentation or essay that is used to engage the audience.
Name 2 or more ways that the printing press has improved the way we live.
Universal education, higher literacy rates, improvements in science.
Give an example using "nor".
Ex. He doesn't speak Spanish, nor does he speak German.
What is the zero (no) article? When do we use it? Give an example sentence.
Plural countable nouns, or an uncountable noun when we talk about things in general.
Bananas are sweeter than apples.
Coffee isn't a sweet drink.
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What does OSASCOMP stand for? (yes, it's the same question from yesterday ;p)
Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose