Vocabulary definitions
What does "cheat on a test" mean?
Reading, copying from or otherwise using another student's work in an examination or knowingly allowing a student to do so.
If you don’t study, you might ___ the exam.
Fail
Fix this sentence: I pass an exam last week.
(I passed an exam last week.)
Make a question using “must” about school rules. (Example: “Must we wear a uniform?”)
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Describe a school rule in English without saying the words “must” or “have to.”
In our school, students wear a uniform every day. It is part of the school’s dress code, and everyone follows it to look neat and organized.
What does "fail an exam" mean?
you didn't get at least a minimum number of points to pass :(
It’s important to ___ your homework on time.
Hand in
Fix this sentence: She is study for a test.
(She is studying for a test.)
Make a negative sentence using "have to" about homework. (Example: “I don’t have to hand in homework today.”)
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Explain why it’s important to study for a test.
Studying for a test helps you understand the material better. If you don’t study, you might fail the exam. Also, good preparation makes you feel more confident when taking the test.
What does "get detention" mean?
A form of punishment in which children are made to stay at school for a short time after classes have ended
My teacher was angry because I tried to ___ on a test.
Fix this sentence: He don’t pay attention in class.
(He doesn’t pay attention in class.)
Complete the sentence: Students ___ (should / must) study before a test to get good grades.
(should/must)
Tell a short story (3 sentences) using “fail an exam” and “get detention.”
Last week, Tom forgot to study for his math test. He failed the exam, and his teacher was really upset. Since he also talked during class, he got detention after school.
What does "get good grades" mean?
Achieving high marks or scores in academic coursework, typically represented by letters like A, B, or C, indicating a student's performance and understanding of the material
She worked hard and was able to ___ the exam.
Pass :D
Fix this sentence: The teacher give us a talk yesterday.
(The teacher gave us a talk yesterday.)
Rewrite this sentence in the past tense: She studies for a test every day.
(She studied for a test every day.)
Give advice to a new student about passing exams.
If you want to pass your exams, always pay attention to the teacher and take notes. You should also study a little bit every day instead of waiting until the last minute. Finally, get enough sleep before the exam so you can concentrate better.
What does "give somebody a talk" mean?
To have a serious, often one-sided, conversation with them, typically to address a problem or give advice or reprimand
If you talk during class, the teacher might tell you to ___.
Pay attention!
Fix this sentence: They doesn't study for the test yesterday.
(They didn’t study for the test yesterday.)
Rewrite this sentence in the future tense: We write an essay in English class.
(We will write an essay in English class.)
Describe a situation where a student might have to "give somebody a talk."
Emma saw her best friend cheating on a test. After class, she gave her a talk about how cheating is wrong and could get her into trouble. She told her to study harder next time instead of taking shortcuts.