Marvelous Modals
What meaning is 'may', 'might', and 'could' used to talk about?
They are used to talk about future possibility.
Could my use of it make its meaning less _________ or ___________ valuable?
important / valuable
This verb means to say a word or letter in a particular way, for example, is it 'Chen' or 'Cheng' and what about the tone, second? fourth?
to pronounce
In 1906 at a New York Giants baseball game, Tad Dorgan, unable to spell "Dachshund sausages" , wrote this on his advertising instead. Today it has become a classic staple at any Blues Jays Gams, where, during 'Loonie Nights' you can purchase them for $1 dollar each!!
hot dog
What two languages influenced English?
French and Latin
What meaning is 'can' used to talk about?
It is used to talk about general possibility.
Am I helping to create a negative _________ or ________ of another culture?
image / stereotype
This adjective means something very helpful, important or meaningful. It's not just about the dollar amount.
valuable
Amber turned her whole presentation into a tasty sandwich, by combining these words.
toast, cheese, salad and hamburger
In which three areas can a dialect be different from the main language?
pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
What meaning is 'have to' and 'had to' used to talk about?
They are used to talk about obligation.
Am I making a ________ from this thing at someone else's expensse, or will they _________ .
profit / benefit
This is a noun that means a serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part, such as "Should we require all students to wear cool private school uniforms like they do on the show 'Wednesday' or 'Gossip Girl?'
debate
These two students presented to us 5 and 6 borrowed words respectively, instead of just 4.
Chelsea and Timmy
In German this expression means a classic car, where in English it means an experienced person.
'Old timer.'
What meaning is 'should' used to talk about?
It is used when giving advice or to recommend.
Does this thing I am borrowing have a special _______ or __________ meaning?
spiritual / traditional
This noun means a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing. We would use this word when asking someone 'Which Frankenstein is your favorite?'
version
These two students analyzed borrowed words that are alcoholic beverages.
Yu-Le, and Roxy
The English word 'hammock' is borrowed from the Spanish 'hamaca.' From what word and from which peoples did they borrow it from?
They borrowed 'hamaka' from the Taino and Arawak, indigenous peoples from northern South America.
What meaning is 'can', 'can't' and 'could' used to talk about?
These are used to talk about ability.
An example where borrowing has definitely caused offense in North America, especially with sports franchise mascots, is __________ __________ __________s .
Native American headdresses
This adjective means acceptable or right for someone or something. For example we would use it when saying 'Sesame Street' is fine for you guys to watch, but 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolf' would definitely not be.
suitable
How many students presented 'Chocolate' as one of their borrowed words?
Four: Sonja, Chloe, Ryan and Damien
These interesting Australian expressions mean 'a very remote or inaccessible place' and 'well done.'
'Back of beyond,' and 'good on ya.'