Narrative
What is the setting of a narrative story?
The when and where of a story.
Choose the correct option:
I (go / am going) to the gym every morning.
go
We use present simple for habits and routines!
When is America's Independence Day?
(hint: it's when Americans shoot off fireworks and celebrate becoming free from the tyranny of the British...no taxation without representation!)
Extra 100 points for the year!
July 4th, 1776
This part of speech describes people, places and things
noun
What suffix (ending of a word) can we usually find on an adverb? Give 2 examples
ly
What is the beginning and the end of a narrative called?
The exposition and resolution
At the moment, we _______________________ Jeopardy. (play / are playing)
are playing
We use present continuous to talk about things that are happening now!
Which states were Ms. Tino and Mr. Gleason born in?
Tennessee and Massachusetts
What are the three articles in English?
a, an, the
Which word is an adverb and which is an adjective? Use each in a sentence
careful
carefully
careful is an adjective
carefully is an adverb
Why is it important to develop the setting in a narrative story?
It provides the reader with context on the time, place, and environment that the story takes place in. It is also important because it improves the reader's experience and adds to the story's development with plot, mood, and characters.
Use present simple/present continuous
He always _____________ (eat) Guláš for dinner.
eats
What happens first, thunder or lightning?
They happen at the same time!
We see lightning first because light travels faster than sound.
Translate the following:
Spojka/spojení -
Podstatné jmeno -
Příslovce -
Přídavné jmeno
conjunction
noun
adverb
adjective
What is wrong with this sentence, which most native speakers say incorrectly?
"I'm good, how are you?"
good is an adjective, not an adverb. It should be WELL!
Why is it important to develop the characters in a story?
Characters serve as the driving force in your story. Your characters create and push your plot forward. Readers can experience the world that you've created through your characters.
Sam and David (play / are playing) American football tonight - let's go watch!
are playing
We use present continuous (to be + verb +ing) to talk about future plans!
What language is mainly spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
Translate the following:
Sloveso
Zájména
Citoslovce
Předlozky
verb
pronoun
interjection
preposition
Which words are adverbs and which are adjectives?
brief
obese
genuinely
certain
adjective
adjective
adverb
adjective
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Complete the sentences using either present simple or present continuous tense:
What __________________(have) for dinner tonight?
He often _______________ (come) over for dinner.
are we having
comes
Approximately how many liters are in a gallon?
3.78 liters = 1 gallon
What is the difference between a, an and the?
a and an are indefinite articles (we don't know specifically which)
the is a definite article (we know exactly which thing/object we are referring to)
What part of speech do adjectives describe? What do adverbs describe?
adjectives describe nouns
adverbs describe verbs and sometimes adjectives