Past tenses
Give an example of a simple past sentence of a single completed action.
She ate pizza last night
He died in 1982
They walked home after school
This is a routine task you usually do at home to keep things clean, organized, or running smoothly.
Chores
This technique involves reading with a clear goal in mind.
Guided reading with a purpose
Define what's a colleague.
It's a person you work with.
Give an example of a lucky and an unlucky situation you have encountered.
Lucky: I found money on the street.
Unlucky: I dropped my ice cream while eating it.
Use one of these adverbs in a past simple sentence: Ago, For, After, or When.
I met her two years ago.
We lived in Spain for 2 years in a row.
He called me after he finished his homework.
I felt nervous when I met my boyfriend's parents.
What's the main difference between a chore and an errand?
A chore is a task done at home, while an errand is a task that requires going out.
What should you do whenever you encounter a word that's new or tricky?
Try to guess their meaning from context.
Change this sentence from simple present to present continuous and simple past: “I go to the park.”
SP: I went to the park.
Use the following words in a single sentence: figure out, theory, and makes sense.
I'm trying to figure out her theory, but it only makes sense if you’ve studied physics.
She tried to figure out the theory behind the puzzle, and suddenly everything made sense.
Give an example of past continuous where the action got interrupted and didn't finish.
I was baking a cake when the power went out.
They were painting the house when it suddenly started to rain.
I was writing a letter when my friend showed up unexpectedly.
What verb do we use when we're referring to an errand? Give an example.
We use the verb go when you’re going somewhere to complete an errand.
For example: I like to go pick up the groceries at the store. I usually go to the bank before noon.
It is a fast-reading technique used to get a general idea of what a text is about. You’re not reading every word—you’re just “going over”.
Skimming and scanning
Give an example of a simple past question with an answer using an irregular verb.
Did you go to the movies yesterday?
Yes, I went to the cinema yesterday with my parents.
OR
Were you able to run 30 miles?
No, I was only able to ran 10 miles.
Stative verbs describe states, thoughts, and feelings but NOT actions. Mention 1 thinking, 1 feeling and 1 sensing verb.
Thinking verbs: know, believe, remember, understand, think, doubt, forget, etc.
Feeling verbs: love, hate, like, prefer, need, fear, etc.
Sensing verbs: see, hear, look, taste, feel, etc.
Give an example of a past perfect sentence using a superlative adjective.
It was the worst meal I had ever eaten.
It had been the longest journey they had taken together.
She had cooked the most delicious meal I had ever tasted.
Give 3 examples in present tense where you use household chores from the vocabulary we learned during class.
As soon as I arrive home, I sweep the floor, mop, vacum, and dust the furniture. Because I usually make my bed in the mornings. On the weekends, I do the laundry, fold clothes and iron my shirts.
Mention 3 out of the 5 steps for the Prediction Strategy.
1. Preview the text
2. Activate prior knowledge
3. Make a prediction
4. Read to confirm
5. Reflect
Use the comparative and superlative form for the words sweet and expensive. Your example must compare and contrast a fruit or vegetable.
For example: Mangos are sweeter than apples, but apples are usually more expensive than mangos.
Explain a situation using each of the following quantity expressions: most of, half of, some of, and none.
Most of the students finished the exam early, half of them left the classroom as soon as they finished.
Some of them stayed to check their answers. But none asked for extra time.
Give an example of past perfect, where you talk about a past situation that took place before another past situation.
Joella discovered last week that Lesie had lied to her back in high school.
As Mary shook Mr. Morgan's hand, she realized she had seen him before.
When he stopped laughing, everyone had left the classroom.
Give 2 examples of errands and 2 examples of chores in past tense using irregular verbs.
Errands: I went grocery shopping, then ran to the post office and finally paid the bills at the convenience store.
Chores: I swept the floor, did the laundry, made my bed and took out the trash yesterday morning.
What's the main difference between the prediction and anticipation reading techniques?
Anticipation often uses short statements—like “I agree” or “I disagree” before even starting with the reading. Meanwhile, prediction usually involves thoughts or guesses about what might happen next in the text while reading.
Imagine you are going to eat with friends and you need to choose a restaurant. You have 30 seconds to write and then read a paragraph where you include details such as: comparing prices, quality of food, speed of service and location.
I was thinking about two places—El Patio and Taco House. El Patio has great food, especially the seafood, and it's a bit less expensive, but the portions and quality make it worth it. Taco House is cheaper and has a superfast service, but the food isn’t tasty. El Patio is closer—just a five-minute walk—while Taco House is across town.
Imagine you are going shopping with a friend, and you want to explain what's trendy nowadays. You have 30 seconds to write and then read a paragraph where you include vocabulary such as: unique, brands, casual, style and looks good.
"Right now, casual outfits with a unique touch are super trendy. People mix brands to show their style, and it's all about wearing what looks good on you."
"Everyone is wearing casual clothes lately, but adding a unique piece shows real style. Mixing brands is valid, as long as it looks good on you."