Grammar
Explain the usage of "even though" and "although" and then also "in spite of" and "despite".
After although and even though, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly stronger and more emphatic than although.
After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb), or a pronoun.
Name 3 items that start with "s" you would need on a picnic.
Sandwich, sunglasses, sun hat.
COOL AS A CUCUMBER
As cool as a cucumber means being calm, relaxed, and unruffled by an event, sight, or challenge.
It was a warm September day; he took of his coat and started playing football.
It was a warm September day; he took OFF his coat and started playing football.
What is something that belongs to you but that everyone else uses?
YOUR NAME.
Use "be used to" and "get used to" in sentences.
When we lived in Bangkok, we were used to hot weather.
She is getting used to waking up early for her new job.
What is the main difference between "accept" and "except"?
Accept means to believe in or receive, while except means unless or exclude.
BRING HOME THE BACON.
Earn the income.
He was laying on the couch.
He was lying on the couch.
Which two keys cannot open any doors?
DONKEY AND MONKEY.
The sentence " I went to the restaurant as I am hungry." is :
a) CORRECT
b) INCORRECT
GIVE AN EXPLANATION IF POSSIBLE.
This sentence is INCORRECT, the correct one is "I went to the restaurant as I was hungry."
PRONOUNCE THESE TONGUE TWISTERS WITHOUT ANY MISTAKES:
Near an ear, a nearer ear, a nearly eerie ear.
How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?
WELL DONE!
ONE SMART COOKIE.
A very intelligent person.
In spite of it's loud and crowded, I love concerts.
Although it's loud and crowded, I love concerts.
I like food, but water kills me. What am I?
FIRE.
Name 5 gradable adjectives, and if possible give an example of gradation.
cold, expensive, frightening, funny, hot
Name 6 parts of a car.
Seat belt, steering wheel, windscreen, windscreen wipers, speedometer, and bumper.
AS FIT AS A FIDDLE.
To be in excellent physical health.
That organization should change it’s name.
That organization should change its name. (possessive)
What do an island and the letter ‘T’ have in common?
They’re both in the middle of waTer.
Name and explain the three different ways of talking about the future!
1. Future simple tense = S + will + infinitive
1. The simple future tense is a verb tense that is used when an action is expected to occur in the future and be completed and we often use will when we're talking about a decision at the moment of speaking.
2. be going to + infinitive
We often use "be going to" to talk about our future intentions and plans. We can also use "be going to" to make a prediction about the future.
3. The present continuous
The present continuous is used to talk about arrangements for events at a time later than now.
EXPLAIN THE MEANING:
A) BACKACHE
B) SYRINGE
C) HOOD
D) PIGEON
A) prolonged pain in one's back.
B) a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
C) he hinged metal canopy covering the engine of a motor vehicle; the bonnet.
D) a stout seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, typically having grey and white plumage.
BUN IN THE OVEN
To be pregnant.
I fell asleep while I watched TV.
I fell asleep while I was watching TV.
What is the saddest fruit?
BLUEBERRY.