US Presidents
Vocabulary
World Leaders
Phrasal Verbs
Question Types
Past: (Perfect/Continuous)
100
He was the first president of the United States, and led the army during the American revolution. He is often called the father of this country.
George Washington 
100
to work together
cooperate
100
Who was the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and the first black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
100
to declare or use your voice to get your point across
speak out
100
In a tag question, if the statement is positive, the tag must be
a. positive
b. negative
b. negative
100
This tense is used to show an action in the past that is complete and finished before another action happens in the past
past perfect
200
He was our 16th president, and he issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved people. He was also known for the famous Gettysburg address beginning “four score and 7 years ago… all men were created equal”
Abraham Lincoln 
200
Take 200 points!!
Just because you're wonderful 
200
Who was the Mongol leader known for creating one of the largest empires in history during the 13th century?
Genghis Khan
200
to proceed or go ahead with something
to run with (carry out is also ok)
200
Questions beginning with "Didn't, Isn't, Doesn't, Won't Don't..." are examples of these kind of questions.
Negative questions
200
This tense is generally used to describe an action that was in progress over a period time in the past, or that was in progress at a specific moment in the past
Past continuous
300
This 26th president established the National Parks and was dedicated to protecting wildlife. He was also famous for his energetic personality, and for his “square deal policy", ensuring that big companies were regulated.
Theodore Roosevelt
300
to observe, direct, or review the execution of a task or activity
supervise
300
He was the 35th president of the United States, was known for his inspirational speeches, and died during a presidential parade where he meant to greet the public and build political support for his re-election.
John F. Kennedy
300
You have a choice. You can be selfish and take 300 points for yourself, or you can be a nice person and give 300 points to another team.
300
What do object questions have, that subject questions do not?
the auxiliary word "do"
300
Which sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense?
a. I was completed the project before the deadline.
b. They were cooking dinner when I called.
c. She had finished her homework by the time I arrived.
b. They were cooking dinner when I called.
400
He was the 3rd president of the United States. He advocated for religious and individual rights, and was the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
400
qualities or characteristics
traits
400
Who was the ancient Macedonian king and military leader known for his conquests, for creating one of the largest empires in history by the age of 30, and never losing a battle?
Alexander the Great
400
to destroy or make lower
bring down
400
You're commenting that it's cold today and you expect your friend to agree. What do you say?
Isn't it cold today
It's cold today, isn't it?
Isn't it a cold day?
400
1. By the time we arrived at the party, everyone ______ ______ (leave).
a. what words would go in the blank if you are describing an ongoing action that was happening when you arrived?
b. what words would go in the blanks if you are describing an action that was already completed when you arrived?
a. was leaving
b. had left
500
In order from left to right, which presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln.
500
able to make quick decisions
decisive
500
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II, famous for his speeches and leadership during the conflict?
Winston Churchill
500
to increase or make stronger
build up
500
What do you call a question that doesn't need an answer? (that is asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer)
rhetorical
500
***DAILY DOUBLE CHALLENGE***
One person in the group has 15 seconds to draw a quick sketch of the teacher's favorite animal on the board. The rest of the group has to guess what the animal is.