Grammar
Does this use of its have an apostrophe (´) between the t and the s? Why or why not?
Their house is really big and remodeled. Its basement even has a movie theatre!
When we refer to placing an object on the table but not too far out so it doesn´t fall, we are referring to what part of the table?
ex) Don´t put your phone on the _____ of the table— someone will knock it off
edge
What is the difference between a trip and a journey?
A trip is usually shorter, referring to a day or a weekend. Journey is longer and implies a sense of adventure/curiosity
How many paragraphs does a typical, academic essay have?
5
What is a custom?
a practice shared with many people of the same place or culture
What is the correct use of the verb to happen in this sentence?
You should not tell her anything until the next time it ______.
happens
What does the word "ration" mean?
to distribute a small amount of supplies; used mostly with food
Should is used when you want to make a suggestion, while must is an.....
obligation
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence located at the end of your introductory paragraph that states, in summary, the points you will talk about in each paragraph of the essay.
What type of society was William from the movie "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind", living in?
Poverty / Impoverished
False. 2 or MORE
What is an accommodation? Provide the definition & an example
something that is supplied for your well-being/convenience
Use a sentence with the phrasal verb "take up" correctly.
check to see if correct.
Fill in the correct linking word:
I prefer going to the gym in the morning, ______ my brother prefers going in the evening
Whereas
What form of communication do the British people avoid at all costs?
eye contact
What are the 2 instances in which 0 conditional is most used?
for rules & routines, since they are situations which are always true.
Before I head to the office, I need to ______ some papers at the bank.
pick up
In what part of you debate or essay should your weakest argument be placed?
3rd paragraph/middle
Fill in the correct linking word:
______ being a bit of a lazy student, I actively participate in class
Despite
What does the article about the Amazon burning teach us about the media?
They censore and manipulate information many times, rather than saying what is actually happening, especially if it is about a poor and/or not powerful country
What are the correct modal verbs that fit in this sentence?
You ______ probably finish your homework now, but we ______ leave as soon as possible in order to not miss the bus to practice.
What is the difference between watch, see, and looking at?
watch: looking attentively
seeing: the actual verb to see something
looking at: to direct your eyes toward something or someone
Fill in the missing word for this "somewhat agree" phrase:
I agree with you to an extent, ______ ....
however
What word should you never start a sentence with, when you are a writing a formal essay?
BUT
Think...what is very characteristic about the Spanish culture, that you notice when you find another Spaniard in a foreign country?
Being very loud!