Vocabulary
Define 'insatiable' or use it in a sentence.
Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more.
She's an insatiable reader!
Use the past perfect in a sentence.
had + past participle of the main verb (e.g., walked, eaten, gone).
By the time we arrived, she had gone home.
What was New York's original name as colony?
New Amsterdam
What three countries did the U.S. fight against in World War II?
Germany, Italy, Japan
This classmate loves the color of cash and aeronautical stuff.
Nelson!
Define 'subtle' or use it in a sentence.
hard to notice; slight differences or variations
He gave some subtle hints that he was ready to leave.
They want to win!
Would you like to dance?
What's the name of the famous traffic circle at 59th and Broadway and Central Park South?
Columbus Circle
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American India / Native Americans
This classmate lived in Australia and takes Omega-3 pills for health.
Define 'treacherous' or use it in a sentence.
Extremely dangerous or unpredictable.
Times Square is treacherous territory with heaps of slow walkers.
Running is fun!
We thrive on studying English!
What does SoHo stand for?
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
This classmate is from an island and often brings an electrolyte drink to class.
George!
Define 'meandering' or use it in a sentence.
taking a winding, indirect course or wandering aimlessly without a clear direction
He meandered through the empty streets at dawn.
will have been + verb (-ing)
We will have been studying for an hour and half by break time.
Who did the Brooklyn Bridge open?
(five years over/under)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
This classmate has been in New York for one year and would like to retire in Hawaii someday.
Define 'egregious' or use it in a sentence.
extremely bad, shocking, or noticeable in a way that stands out
He received a red card for the egregious slide tackle.
Fix the following sentence:
Walking around Bogota, the graffiti was amazing.
Walking around Bogota, I saw amazing graffiti.
When did the New York subway open?
(within 5 years)
1904
What was the most important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
This classmate is headed to California and likes the color beige.
Alexia!