Taboo
TABOO = Taboo is a game where you get a few hints / clues to help you guess what the MAJOR word is.
TAKE A GUESS:
I am an animal, in a tree, in a zoo, who likes bananas. What am I?
MONKEY
Which is the dependent (subordinate) clause in this complex sentence?
After we have breakfast, we'll start our work.
HINT:
Remember that in a complex sentence, there is always an independent clause (subject+verb+express complete thought) and a dependent clause (subject+verb+does NOT express complete thought).
After we have breakfast
What is the past simple form of go?
Use it in a sentence.
went
EX: I went to the bookstore last weekend.
What does this phrasal verb mean?
back someone up
Why didn't you back her up when she got in trouble?
back someone up = to support someone
What does this phrasal verb mean?
run out ofI ran out of shampoo and conditioner.
run out of = have none left / have nothing left
I can be red, green, and yellow, I am a fruit you can eat, and I am round. What am I?
APPLE
Which is the dependent (subordinate) clause in this complex sentence?
Until she had children of her own, Fiona didn't know how much she could love someone.
Until she had children of her own
What is the past simple form of say?
Use it in a sentence.
said
EX: I said we could not go to the wedding.
What does this phrasal verb mean?
break something down
Our teacher brown the final project down into three separate parts.
break something down = divide into smaller parts
What does this phrasal verb mean?
shop around
When I go to the mall, I tend to shop around for hours.
shop around = compare prices
I am an animal, you can eat me, I drop eggs, and I live in a farm. What am I?
CHICKEN
Which is the dependent (subordinate) clause in this complex sentence?
Although he was in the military, Joe is having trouble finding a job.
Although he was in the military
What is the past simple form of see?
Use it in a sentence.
EX: I saw a terrifying animal on my night walk.
What does this phrasal verb mean?
chip in
If everyone chips in, we can get the house cleaned by noon.
chip in = help
What does this phrasal verb mean?
put something off
I am putting off my trip until July because of the weather.
put something off = postpone
I am scary, white, I haunt, and I am dead. What am I?
GHOST
Which is the dependent (subordinate) clause in this complex sentence?
Even after their English classes ended, they still visited their teachers.
Ever after their English classes ended
What is the past simple form of know?
Use it in a sentence.
knew
EX: I knew he was a bad influence.
What does this phrasal verb mean?
cut back on something
Her doctor told her to cut back on the caffeine.
cut back on something = consume less
What does this phrasal verb mean?
make up
I was angry with my partner last night, but we made up this morning?
make up = forgive each other
PHONE
Which is the dependent (subordinate) clause in this complex sentence?
Katy hates movies, so we never go to see any.
So we never go to see any
What is the past simple form of take?
Use it in a sentence.
took
EX: I took my partner on a date.
What does this phrasal verb mean?
put up with someone/something
I can't put up with her interrupting me every time I speak.
put up with someone/something = tolerate
What does this phrasal verb mean?
keep something up
If you keep that attitude up, you will get fired.
keep something up = continue at the same rate