Grammar
Four; They are all past tense
What is a detective?
A detective is someone who investigates crimes or law. They collect information to solve cases.
Who is considered the world´s greatest detective?
Sherlock Holmes
When is Mother´s Day in Spain?
Mother´s day is the first Sunday in May. This year it was May 3rd.
Which planet is the biggest?
Jupiter
Name three Linking verbs and identify if they show
consequence, reason, contrast or addition
Examples: (Your answers may vary)
Addition: In addition to
Contrast: However
Contrast: Although
What is an antonym for the expression,
¨Out of your mind?¨
Sane (or any other word that means the opposite of crazy)
What is Sherlock Holmes nationality and where does he live.
Sherlock Holmes is British and he lives in London.
What is celebrated on May 5th in many places around the world?
Cinco de Mayo
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
What is the difference between past simple and past continuous?
Past simple refers to an event or action that started in the past and finished in the past. Past continuous refers to events and temporary states that were in progress at a certain time in the past.
Complete the sentences with the correct word.
Foggy Flawed Pop in
1. I couldn´t see well outside because it was _______.
2. I am going to ______ to see my grandmother in the residency. It´s been a long time since I visited her.
3. 2. She is far from perfect. She is _______.
1. Foggy
2. Pop in
3. Flawed
Name three other detectives besides Sherlock Holmes. They can be from series, books, films, etc....
Inspector Gadget, Hercule Poirot, CSI
Which Saint is celebrated on May 15th in Madrid, Spain? What is his occupation?
Saint Isidore; He is a farmer/labourer
How many provinces are in Spain?
50
1. Yesterday, I left for London.
2. I was leaving for London when my mother arrived home.
3. I had already left for London by the time my mom arrived.
2. Past Continuous
3. Past Perfect
What phrasal verb goes with the following vocabulary? What does this expression mean?
___ behind something
Be behind something: To be the person who organizes something
How many novels and short stories has Sherlock been in?
He has been in 4 novels and 56 short stories.
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? What happened that day?
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration that recognizes a victory against the French on May 5, 1862.
What are the top two languages spoken in the world? Give the answer in order.
1. Mandarin Chinese
2. English
Complete the sentences with the correct narrative tense.
1. Why did you change the channel? I ______ that movie. (watch)
2. When I saw Clara I realized that she ______ much in all those years. (change, negative)
3. I knew he _____ because his eyes were red. (cry)
1. was watching
2. hadn´t changed
3. had been crying
Use ruthless and cart in the same sentence. What does each word mean?
The woman was so ruthless that she ran the little boy over with the cart.
Ruthless: Cruel and having no compassion
Cart: A small wheeled vehicle
What is Sherlock Holmes known for?
He is known for his ability to use logic and astute observation to solve cases.
Why is Cinco de Mayo so well-known and celebrated in various countries?
It is well-known worldwide because Mexicans in the USA and other countries use it as a day to show their pride in their culture. Many non-Mexicans celebrate the holiday.
What is the longest country in the world?
Brazil