Vocabulary
Grammar - Present
Grammar - Past
Grammar - Modals
Phrase of the Day
Miscellaneous
100
What is the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence below?
Nancy is late in paying her bills this month. She has to pay a late _________. (meaning = payment)
fee
Nancy is late in paying her bills this month. She has to pay a late fee.
100
Which is correct?
My brother ____________ in the park on the weekends.
a) are running
b) is running
c) run
d) runs
b) runs
My brother runs in the park on the weekends.
100
What is the simple past tense of the verb "fix"?
fixed
100
Which modal is appropriate for this sentence - may or must?:
It _______ rain tomorrow.
may
It may rain tomorrow.
100
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means to wait?
For example: Could you _______ _____ a minute? I'm on my way.
hang on
Could you hang on a minute? I'm on my way.
100
What date do summer classes start?
June 17th.
200
Another word for extremely tired is _________.
exhausted
Another word for extremely tired is exhausted.
200
Complete this sentence with the verb in parenthesis:
Michael usually (do) ______ his homework.
does
Michael usually does his homework.
200
What is the simple past tense of the verb "find"
found
200
What is the correct modal to complete this sentence - must not or don't have to?:
You ______________ smoke here. It is not permitted.
must not
You must not smoke here. It is not permitted.
200
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What phrase can we use to show a contrasting idea (similar to the word while to show a contrasting idea)?
For example: I like living in the city. My wife, _______________ prefers the countryside.
on the other hand
I like living in the city. My wife, on the other hand, prefers the countryside.
200
_________ ___________ are actions you can take before you read something new to help you better understand what you are about to read.
Pre-reading strategies are actions you can take before you read something new to help you better understand what you are about to read.
300
When a person has problems that feel too big or difficult, he or she may feel ____________________.
For example: I have to go to work, visit my mom in the hospital, take care of the kids, cook dinner, and take the car to the mechanic before 5. I'm ___________.
overwhelmed
When a person has problems that feel too big or difficult, he or she may feel overwhelmed .
300
Complete this sentence with the verb in parenthesis:
Sarah (not visit) ____________ her grandparents often.
doesn't visit
Sarah doesn't visit her grandparents often.
300
Make a sentence in the simple past with the verb in parenthesis:
Nancy and Tom ______________(put) new siding on their house last year
Nancy and Tom put new siding on their house last year.
300
Look at the picture. What may or might happen next?
Different possible answers. Possible answers:
He may/might get fired.
His boss may/might fire him.
He may/might miss a meeting.
300
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means to lose something or give it up and is usually used when a rule is broken or someone does something wrong?
For example: The soccer team for children ages 10-12 had to ____________ the game after the opposing team learned that there was a 15 year-old playing in their league.
forfeit
The soccer team for children ages 10-12 had to forfeit the game after the opposing team learned that there was a 15 year-old playing in their league.
300
What is the best topic sentence to introduce paragraph below?
_________________. First, mangos are delicious. They are sweet, but not too sweet, and they are juicy and full of flavor. Not only that, but mangos are the perfect size for transporting easily. You can stick them in your pocket or purse, and they fit nicely in the palm of your hand. Finally, mangos are healthy. One cup of sliced mango provides you with 25% of your daily value of Vitamin A and 75% of your daily value of Vitamin C.
damaged - /d/
Explanation: (The final "g" sound in damage is voiced, so the -ed makes a /d/ sound)
400
One benefit of living in the United States is that there are many opportunities. One _________ of living in the United States is that housing is expensive. (Meaning= something that causes problems or a bad feature)
disadvantage
One benefit of living in the United States is that there are many opportunities. One disadvantage of living in the United States is that housing is expensive.
400
What is the correct question:
a) How is you feel in English class?
b) How you feel in English class?
c) How do you feel in English class?
d) How does you feel in English class?
c) How do you feel in English class?
400
What did you do yesterday?
Talk about 2 different things you did yesterday. Use complete sentences and correct verb tense.
Possible answers:
I went/came to class.
I woke up (early/late).
I worked.
I went to work.
I went grocery shopping.
400
Complete the question with an appropriate modal verb:
I don't feel well. ___________ you drive me to the doctor?
could/would
I don't feel well. Could you drive me to the doctor?
400
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means to start a trip or a journey?
For example: We're driving to Los Angeles this weekend. It's a 7-hour trip so we need to ______________ early!
hit the road
We're driving to Los Angeles this weekend. It's a 7-hour trip so we need to hit the road early!
400
Use one or more of these words to combine into a single sentence the two ideas below: but, too, and, either, both, while
Dillan doesn't have time to go shopping. His wife doesn't have time to go shopping.
Dillan doesn't have time to go shopping and his wife doesn't have time (to go shopping) either.
500
To feel __________ is to feel sadness or shame because you know you did something wrong or you think something is your fault.
For example: I feel ________ because I didn't tell the truth when my friend asked me.
guilty
To feel guilty is to feel sadness or shame because you know you did something wrong or you think something is your fault.
500
Make a Wh-question with the verb below:
____ ____ _____ESL 715 students______ for parking? (pay)
How much do ESL 715 students pay for parking?
or
Why do ESL 715 students pay for parking?
or
How do ESL 715 students pay for parking?
500
What did you do last week?
Talk about 3 different things you did last week. Use complete sentences and correct verb tense. Use a different verb for each thing (for example, if you make a sentence with the past tense of "go", your other sentences need to use different verbs)
Possible answers:
I called my family.
I went grocery shopping.
I worked.
I watched TV/a movie.
I ate out at a restaurant.
500
Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal verb:
Your work schedule is 8:00-5:00, but the boss is very flexible. You __________ arrive exactly at 8:00. Some employees arrive around 8:15 or 8:30 and the boss is okay with that. As long as you arrive by 8:45, you won't have any problems.
don't have to
Your work schedule is 8:00-5:00, but the boss is very flexible. You don't have to arrive exactly at 8:00. Some employees arrive around 8:15 or 8:30 and the boss is okay with that. As long as you arrive by 8:45, you won't have any problems.
500
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means that something is not the type of thing or person you are typically interested in?
For example:
Terry: Alexis, do you want to go to yoga with me next weekend?
Alexis: Sorry, Terry, but I don't think so. You know that yoga ____________________.
to not be someone's cup of tea/It's not my cup of tea
Terry: Alexis, do you want to go to yoga with me next weekend?
Alexis: Sorry, Terry, but I don't think so. You know that yoga is not my cup of tea.
500
What is one local resource or organization in Sonoma County that focuses on art, health, community building, or social justice?
Possible answers:
Raizes Collective; Wat Lao Saysettha; Landpaths; Humanidad Therapy and Education Services; The North Bay Organizing Project