Vocabulary
The definition of "app" is...
a computer program made for mobile devices
What does "predicting content using visuals" mean...?
To use photos or something that can be seen in order to make a guess about the future.
What is a "fact" ...? Why do people give "facts" in their presentations?
a fact is something that is true or can be proven. People state facts to support their argument and make their stance stronger.
We use words like "and" in order to...
give additional information, add more information.
Give an example sentence using the past tense.
The past tense expresses an action that has happened or that has previously existed. To talk about something that was before now.
She lived in China for ten years.
They finished the test yesterday.
The definition of "information" is...
facts or details about a subject. Something that is true about another thing
What is an opinion...? Can you give an example of an opinion...?
An opinion is someone's idea or feeling towards something. The way someone thinks about something.
Which one is not relevant?
The park is named after Lord Frederick Stanley.
The park opened in 1888 and is more than 100 years old.
The park stopped giving swimsuits to people in 1938.
The park stopped giving swimsuits to people in 1938.
We used words like "however" and "but" to...
show that they have different or contrasting ideas
Change the words to the past tense
change, go, make, be, destroy, decide, need, build, form
changed, went, made, was/were, destroyed, decided, needed, built, formed
to cause something to become more advanced, to grow or to become bigger and better, to create over a period of time
People take notes so they can....
People take notes so they can use them in the future. Taking notes helps a person stay organized and remember information.
Signposting an opinion example...
I personally feel that
It seems to me that
In my opinion
I think
I believe
Why do we make suggestions? What are some examples of making suggestions?
We make suggestions when we give advice or help to someone. We can also make suggestions when we are planning what to do with someone.
Words like "should, why not (v), how about (v), I suggest..
What is the present tense?
Make a question using the present simple.What / do (2) / for fun / you / ?
To describe a current event, now
What do you do for fun?
The definition of "predict" is...
A guess about the future, an educational guess about what will happen
Give examples of words that give reasons for things happening...
because, since, because of, due to, thanks to
What is a persuasive argument?
When you want people to agree with you
Use a linking word to make a sentence.
I use my phone to FaceTime my mom "and" to message my friends.
What is the present continuous?
Give an example.I am speaking to my class.
The definition of "disabled" is...
Not working normally, not having the ability to do normal things
What is a "main idea" ...?
the most important or the central though of a paragraph or text. It is the whole concept of what the writer is trying to say.
Are these examples of advantages or disadvantages about using computers...
Computers are making us lazy.
People aren't trying to remember information anymore.
Disadvantages.
Use a contrasting word to make a sentence.
I love smartphones, "but" my brother hates them.
What are collocations?
Give me four collocations using the word "take"A combination of two or more words that are often seen together.
take care, take part, take place, take your time, take off, take down, take away, take out