verbs or phrases
Accurately and appropriately used? Yes or no?
I hope Saeed does not work himself to death. He needs to find time to rest!
YES :)
True or false?
Daeun is prudent. This means she is wise and careful in her life decisions.
TRUE
:)
What are two ways you can begin a suggestion?
Examples:
What if you…
How about…
Why don’t you…
You could…
They can…
I think she should…
If I were him, …
It would be a good idea to…
Correctly used? Yes or no?
She is talking too much about his birthday. He is catch on to the surprise.
NO
Extra 100 points if you can use it correctly in a sentence :)
True or false?
After I spilled coffee on my shirt, my life changed radically. I just had to buy a new shirt.
FALSE!
Extra points if you use radically to describe an experience that CAN change your life...radically :).
Use stick to it in a sentence :).
Appropriately and accurately!
Example: If it's easy to get distracted, I recommend making a plan, then sticking to it!
Part 1: What does vigorous mean?
Part 2: Please use it in a sentence :) (accurately and appropriately)
Part 1: using a lot of energy and strength.
Part 2: I do not like vigorous exercise because it is too tiring.
What does it mean to give a suggestion?
Are you usually the one giving or receiving suggestions?
:)
To give advice or help to someone who needs it.
Example: I am usually the one receiving suggestions :).
Please use tug at (someone) in a sentence :).
Example:
Big decisions will always tug at someone's thoughts.
The test was tugging at Jude's mind.
Part 1: True or false?
The longevity project studied people's lives for 10 decades!
Part 2: How long is a decade?
Part 1: FALSE, it was for 8 decades.
Part 2: 10 years :)
What age do you think is the best time to thrive? Why? Please make sure to use thrive in your answer.
Example: I think the best time to thrive is when I am 50. Hopefully, I will be an expert in my job and also have money to give generously! :).
Part 1: What word am I describing?
continuing to say or do something without giving up
Part 2: Please use the word in a sentence :)!
persistent
Example sentence:
I think persistent practice is important for future success!
Give one suggestion to your friend:
Your friend is working hard every day and always says that they enjoy their job, but you notice they are tired and they look stressed. Make suggestions on how to improve this situation.
You MUST use suggestion language.
Example:
1. Why don't we have dinner and go to the movies this Friday? You are working yourself to death. Let's have some fun!
2. I think we should have a talk about your job. Are you sure you are enjoying it? You look tired.
What is something or someone you have delved into or like to delve into?
Please use delve into in your answer :).
Example: I like to delve into famous people's histories to see what they did and how they grew up before they got famous!
Where is the word stress for these three words:
conscientious
decade
persistent
DEcade
perSIStent
Part 1: What does it mean to delve into something?
Part 2: Please use it accurately and appropriately in a sentence.
to search for more information about someone or something.
research, investigate, find more information about
Example: If you are interested in studying math, you should delve into it.
Part 1: What does overwhelmed mean?
Part 2: Use overwhelmed in a sentence.
Part 3: Use overwhelming in sentence.
400 points for all parts correct!!!
Part 2: example: I am overwhelmed by my schoolwork!
Part 3: example: Work is overwhelming this week.
Overwhelmed - to describe SOMEONE's experience.
Overwhelming - to describe SOMETHING that is causing the experience.
Your classmate was working on a paper for 5 hours, but ended up losing everything when they lost power in their home. The paper is due tomorrow morning, and they text you worried about being able to finish. Make a suggestion to your classmate.
You must use suggestion language at least one time.
:)
If I were you I would email the teacher. He will understand and give you more time to finish it.
Why do we need to set the parameters with older people? What are two examples of the parameters you might set with them?
Please use set the parameters in your answer :).
We need to set the parameters with older people because they might be in danger without them. One parameter is to live with the elder in your house. Another parameter is that they call you every day to make sure they are OK :).
What was someone's bucket list activity that you remember from our activity last week that you thought was radical?
Please use radical in your answer :).
Example: Manyao said she wanted to go bungee jumping! I thought that was radical!
Part 1: What does it mean when someone has their nose to the grindstone?
Part 2: Describe an experience you or your group member had when they had their nose to the grindstone.
Part 1: to continue to do something even though it is difficult.
Part 2: I had my nose to the grindstone when I worked at the middle school. Every day students would be mean to me.
Who is someone you know that is conscientious? Why? How can someone become more conscientious?
Example: My parents are very conscientious. They make sure to do everything well in their jobs. Maybe, someone can be more conscientious by being motivated and through hard work!
You and your friends want to do something fun, but none of you can think of something to do around Champaign/Urbana. Make two suggestions to your group members, and then use agree/disagree language to finally come up with an activity you can all agree on.
One person will give two suggestions. The other two people in the group must discuss. :)
Example:
A: How about we visit the quad! It's nice outside and we can play a game.
B: Hmm...maybe, but there's so many people on the quad.
C: That sounds like a good idea, but I agree with B...it might be too crowded.
A: ...OK, how about we hang out at Japan Garden then? It's quieter.
B, C: Great idea! Let's go there :)!
Part 1: What does never look back mean?
Part 2: What is something in your life that you want to do and never look back on? Or something that already happened that you never looked back?
Part 1: to have no regrets. To not think about the past
Part 2: I want to be able to make mistakes and never look back :). Why? Because I learned from them!
When was a time in your life or your group member's life when you had a breakthrough moment?
Why? Please use the word breakthrough in your answer?
Example:
My breakthrough moment in my career was after college. I worked with many students and loved it!