Around the world
Name That Genre
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100

What is the capital city of Japan?

Tokyo

100

A movie with explosions, car chases, and lots of fight scenes.

an action film

100

Direct: "I live in New York."

How would you report this?

"He/She said that he/she lived in New York."

100

What phrase would you use to ask someone to open the window?

"Could you open the window, please?"

100

Describe a pencil using three adjectives.

"Thin, yellow, and sharp."

200

This country’s flag is made up of red and white stripes with a blue square and 50 white stars.

the United States

200

A movie about a group of people searching for treasure or exploring unknown places.

an adventure film

200

Direct: "We’re studying for the test."
How would you report this?

"They said that they were studying for the test."

200

Your teacher looks busy. How do you offer to carry their books?

"Would you like me to carry these for you?"

200

Describe a blanket using two adjectives.

"Warm and soft."

300

This country’s flag has three vertical stripes: green, white, and red, and features an eagle eating a snake.

Mexico

300

A scary movie with ghosts or monsters meant to make you scream.

a horror film

300

Direct: "I’m not feeling well."

How would you report this?

"He/She said that he/she wasn’t feeling well."

300

How can you request to borrow a book from your teacher politely?

"May I borrow this book, please?"

300

What question would you ask to find out an object’s size?

"How big is it?"

400

What country is famous for its kangaroos and koalas?

Australia

400

This genre often makes you laugh with funny characters and situations.

a comedy

400

Direct: "I didn’t finish my homework."

How would you report this?

"He/She said that he/she hadn’t finished his/her homework."

400

You have a stomachache. What do you tell the doctor?

"My stomach hurts, and I feel uncomfortable."

400

What question would you ask to learn about an object’s material?

"What's it made of?"

500

This country has the largest population in the world.

India 1.4286 billion, compared to China's 1.4257 billion

500

A film with magic, dragons, and heroic battles.

a fantasy film

500

Direct: "We saw a great movie."

How would you report this?

"They said that they had seen a great movie."

500

How would you tell the doctor you have pain in your head?

"I have a headache."

500

How would you ask to find out an object’s weight?

"How heavy is it?"