Grammar
Finish the sentence:
I was listening to music while I _____(drive) home.
What purpose does the discourse marker serve?
Result, reason, purpose, or contrast.
Despite the fact that she doesn't like sports, she still went to watch the football game.
Contrast.
Finish the sentence:
My father is very down to e____. He never brags about his accomplishments.
Down to earth.
Practical and realistic. Humble and not arrogant.
Make the abstract noun:
Adult
Adulthood
Replace the word "get" with another word.
I think I will get an invitation soon.
Receive
Finish the sentence:
I saw the craziest thing! Let me tell you what ____(happen).
Happened
What purpose does the discourse marker serve?
Result, reason, purpose, or contrast.
She was late to work due to traffic.
Reason.
Finish the sentence:
She's so lazy, she never lifts a f____ around the house.
Lifts a finger.
Make the abstract noun:
Frustrate
Frustration
Make the abstract noun:
Lose
Loss
Finish the sentence:
No one was home because I knew my sister ________ (go out) hours before I came home.
What purpose does the discourse marker serve?
Result, reason, purpose, or contrast.
Despite not feeling confident about the exam, she got a 10.
Contrast.
Finish the sentence:
He couldn't have been the one to push you, he wouldn't even h____ a fly!
Hurt a fly.
Make the abstract noun:
Bored
Finish the sentence:
He ______(sleep) for a while by the time I came home.
He had been sleeping.
Finish the sentence:
When I went to meet him, he ______(already/leave).
Had already left.
What purpose does the discourse marker serve?
Result, reason, purpose, or contrast.
She started taking music lesson so she could learn the piano.
Purpose.
Finish the sentence:
My sister is the l___ of the party. She's always making people laugh.
Life of the party.
Make the abstract noun:
Wise
Wisdom
Replace the word "getting" with another word.
It's getting really cold, I'm going to put on a jacket.
Finish the sentence:
I was so tired because I _______(work) all day.
Had been working.
What purpose does the discourse marker serve?
Result, reason, purpose, or contrast.
Emily was stuck at work; therefore she couldn't join us for drinks.
Result.
Finish the sentence:
Her children know she's a bit of a soft t____, so they take advantage.
Make the abstract noun:
Hate
Hatred
Choose the right word.
I get the message/impression that she's trying to avoid me.
Impression