This and That
Road Trip: What is a detour?
To deviate from the direct course or usual procedure; to go another way
Why should you arrive at your doctor's appointment on time?
If you are late, you might miss your appointment. They might give it to the next person who is waiting.
What does it mean to do something 'cold turkey'?
To stop suddenly, usually to stop a habit suddenly
Thanksgiving: What was the name of the group of people who came to America in search of Religious Freedom?
Correctly pronounce the following words with 'th':
think, math, mother, north, south
think, math, mother, earth, south
Fun with Commas: What is the purpose of the comma in a sentence?
To indicate a pause or separate parts of a sentence.
Helps to make the sentence more clear/understandable.
What might be happening if you have chest pains or difficulty breathing? What should you do?
You might be having a heart attack.
Call 911
What does it mean to "spill the beans"?
To give away a secret.
Christmas: Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem, in a manger.
What is the most difficult sound in American English?
The 'ER' sound.
What is meaning of the term "Bucket List"?
A list of goals that a person hopes to accomplish in their lifetime (before they 'kick the bucket').
What is the difference between an opthamologist and an optometrist?
Opthamologist - can do surgery
What does the following mean - "as the crow flies"?
To go in a straight direction.
Thanksgiving: What are 2 types of food that are traditional to eat at Thanksgiving in America?
Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Pumpkin Pie, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes
Correctly pronounce the following words with the 'ER' sound:
hurt, earth, sir, never, Turkey
hurt, earth, sir, never, Turkey
Beauty: What does the following phrase mean - "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"?
People have different ideas about what is beautiful.
What are 2 things you should take with you to the doctor appointment?
1. Identification (ID)
2. Insurance card(s)
3. List of medications
4. Medical History
What does it mean when something happens "once in a blue moon"?
It happens almost never; very seldom; hardly ever
Christmas: Who are the men who stay in the field day and night with sheep?
Shepherds
What does it mean when we say that English is not a 'phonetic' language?
You can't always tell how to pronounce a word based on the spelling.
Waterfalls: What is the word for water that is loud and rough and moves at a high speed?
Rapids
What is a PCP?
Primary Care Physician - a doctor who does not specialize in an area of medicine; usually the first person to see for non-emergencies.
What does it mean to "hear something straight from the horse's mouth"?
To hear directly from the person or place that is the most reliable source
Easter: Jesus died to save people from _____?
Their sins.
Correctly pronounce the following words with "o":
move, love, oven, stove, carrot, Costco, onion
move, love, oven, stove, carrot, Costco, onion