Opinion pieces
Do you think schools should have longer recess?
Explain your opinion using at least two reasons and supporting details.
When giving a class presentation, what kinds of words or phrases should you use to sound formal?
You should use academic and precise vocabulary such as “in addition,” “for example,” “therefore,” “consequently,” “however,” and “as a result.”
A pencil is 18 cm long. How many meters long is the pencil?
18 cm=0.18
Which transition word BEST shows contrast in this sentence:
“The experiment was successful; _____, the results were difficult to interpret.”
However
Identify the conjunction in the sentence:
Maria wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
But
Should students be allowed to use phones in school?
State your opinion and support it with organized reasons.
How would you ask a question politely during a group discussion?
You can say something like, “Excuse me, may I ask a question?” or “I’d like some clarification on that point—could you explain it further?”
A runner completes a 5-kilometer race. How many meters did the runner travel?
5 km=5,000
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
“The weather was cold; _____, we decided to continue with the field trip.”
(however / moreover)
However
Identify the preposition in the sentence:
The cat slept under the table all afternoon.
Under
Do you think animals should be kept in zoos?
Explain your opinion with logically ordered reasons.
If you disagree with someone in a debate, what is a respectful and formal way to respond?
Try saying, “I understand your point; however, I see it differently because…” or “I respectfully disagree, and here is my reasoning…”
A bottle holds 2 liters of water. How many milliliters is this?
2 L=2,000 mL
Rewrite the sentence using a transition that shows addition:
“The volcano erupted. Lava covered the nearby village.”
“The volcano erupted. Moreover, lava covered the nearby village.”
Choose the sentence that uses the past perfect tense correctly:
a) I have walked to school yesterday.
b) I had walked to school before the bus arrived.
b) I had walked to school before the bus arrived.
Is it important for kids to play on sports teams?
State your opinion with three reasons why.
What are some examples of informal language you should avoid during formal speaking tasks?
Avoid slang and casual phrases like “yeah,” “gonna,” “kinda,” “bro,” “dude,” “like, you know,” or texting language such as “LOL” or “OMG.”
A rope measures 450 cm. What is its length in meters?
450 cm=4.5 m
Choose the transition that shows contrast:
“_____ the team practiced daily, they still lost the championship.”
(Although / Moreover)
Although
Identify the verb tense and explain its use:
By the time the show started, the audience had already found their seats.
Past perfect tense – used to show that an action (finding seats) was completed before another past action (the show started).
Is it better to work in a group or work alone on class projects?
State a good opinion.
How should you introduce yourself in a formal situation like a school event or meeting?
Use a complete, polite sentence such as:
“Good morning, my name is ________. I’m a student in ________, and I’m pleased to be here today.”
A garden has a width of 2.5 meters. What is this measurement in centimeters?
2.5 m=250 cm
2.5 m=250 cm
Fill in the blank with a transition that adds information:
“The students completed their essays. _____, they reviewed each other’s work.”
In addition
Choose the correct correlative conjunctions:
You can have either the chocolate cake or the vanilla ice cream.
Either/ or