Create a sentence using the phrase “Life Expectancy”
Possible answer: The life expectancy for humans is increasing every few years.
100
She said she wouldn’t be able to _____________ tonight, she has too much work to do.
Get together
100
Create the tag to match the following statement: That movie was really pretty stupid, ___________?
Wasn't it?
100
What sound does the word "you" make when it comes after another word (not ending in "t" or "d")?
The schwa sound or "yuh"
100
My father has a hard time getting around town now that he’s getting older. What should he do?
Possible Answer: Why don’t you drive him around town?
200
Create a sentence using the word “anxious.”
Possible answer: I’m feeling really anxious about the test. I don’t think I studied enough.
200
My grandmother is really quite __________. I worry about her health all the time.
Elderly
200
Create a tag to match the following statement: You traveled to Australia last year, ___________?
Didn't you?
200
What sound is created when a word ending with "d" blends with "you"?
A "j" sound - woulja, couldja, etc.
200
I’m worried about my mother’s health because she’s been putting on weight. How can I help her lose a few pounds?
Possible answer: You could consider cooking healthy meals for her.
300
Create a sentence using the word “brag.”
Possible answer: She always brags about how fast her new car is. It's driving me crazy!
300
Fill in the blanks: I wish more people from my __________ lived in this neighborhood - there are too many ______________ for my taste.
Generation, senior citizens
300
Complete the statement to match the following tag: __________ eat lunch yet, did she?
She didn't
300
What sound is created when a word ending with "t" blends with "you"?
A "ch" sound - Won't you = Woncha, Can't you = cancha, etc.
300
My sister wants to keep her kids healthy, what should she do?
Possible answer: She could make them get exercise every day.
400
Create a sentence using the word “solidarity.”
Possible answer: Many senior citizens enjoy the solidarity they feel in assisted living facilities.
400
When my parents retire, I hope they can hire some _________ to help them out with things around the house.
attendants
400
Natalie is not sure where the gas station is. What will her intonation sound like (rising or falling) in her tag question?
"The gas station is at 5th and main, isn’t it?"
I want my grandfather to be able to enjoy our conversations, but he can’t hear. What should I do??
?Possible answer: What about getting him hearing aids?
500
Use the word "bitter" in a sentence.
Possible answer: I try to be supportive, but sometimes I feel bitter about how successful my sister is.
500
After my father passed away, I ______ a tough decision about moving my mom into a(n) _________.
Faced, assisted living facility
500
Dave thought the meal was terrible. What will his intonation sound like (rising or falling) in his tag question?
"That was the worst meal we’ve ever eaten, wasn’t it?"
Falling intonation
500
Watch the following clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZLvy4Ndo24 (1:18-1:50)
Fill in the blanks with the word blends you hear:
This is the fourth ________ taken upon yourself…
Now ____________ think that makes me look?
I understand ________ social engagements are important…
No, I wouldn’t ____________ to take my word for it….
Turn around when you talk, _______? I’m not sure…….
event you've
how do you think
that your
want you
won't you
500
No matter what time I go to sleep, I'm always cranky in the morning. I don't know how I can wake up in a better mood.
Possible answer: If I were you, I would do some exercise like yoga right away when I woke up.