Prepositions
I want to go ____ the beach.
to
Past progressive = Was/were + Verb + ______
Ex: She was eat___
She was eating
2 letters we add to the REGULAR past simple:
ED
A cold sweet treat/dessert that could come in a cup or cone (flavors: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc.)
ICE CREAM
What is the last day of school this year?
June 20
We live ____ Providence.
in
Past progressive-- the verb "to leave" with the subject "I"
I was leaving.
Put this present tense sentence in past simple:
She walks to the beach.
She walked to the beach.
Name another word for "beach" (can't say "water")
Ocean, sea, seashore
In American culture, this month is known for fireworks, BBQs, and celebrating Independence Day.
July
They came _______ Puerto Rico.
From
Past progressive: Subject "The dogs" with the verb "to bark"
The dogs were barking.
Put this past progressive sentence in the past simple:
We were talking while the teacher was talking.
We _______ while the teacher _______.
We talked while the teacher talked.
If you stay outside too long and your skin turns red, this is called a...
Sunburn
What is an idiom (phrase, 3+ words) that means "to relax"?
“soak up the sun” or “take it easy”
The airplane flies _______ the clouds.
acceptable: above, over, through
She slept through class. (Put in past progressive)
She was sleeping through class.
Identify what is wrong with this:
She ran to the beach.
They rans to the beach.
The past simple doesn't change based on subject. Only the first one is correct.
The word "sweltering" means...
This phrase can describe someone who tries hard to get attention—like showing off at the pool.
“make a splash”
between
The situations when we use the past progressive are...
When an action is in progress/continuous or when things are happening at the same time
What are these irregular verbs in past simple?
To buy, to catch, to draw
Bought, caught, drew
During a summer storm, you might see _______ and hear _____ in the sky.
lightning, thunder
What is July 4 called / why do Americans celebrate July 4?
Independence Day - July 4, 1776 is when Americans became independent from the British