Family Vocab
True or False: Your “cousin” is the child of your aunt or uncle.
True!
True or False: Someone who is 37 years old can be called "middle-aged".
False. Middle-aged is usually used for people aged 40-64. However, to be safe, probably use it for people 45-64 years old.
True or False: The word "snatched" has two syllables.
False. The word "snatched" has only one syllable. The final -ed is pronounced as "t" with no extra vowel because the final sound prior is voiceless.
True or False: "Can you repeat that?" is used to ask for clarification.
True
Your father's sister is your mother's _________.
a. mother-in-law
b. sister-in-law
c. aunt
d. aunt
b. sister-in-law
Which word best describes a person's face shape?
a. tall
b. dark
c. square
d. happy
c. square
How many syllables are in the word "unteachable"?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
c. 4 (un-teach-a-ble)
Which question asks for clarification?
a. Where are you from?
b. Could you help me?
c. Do you like this class?
d. Could you explain that another way?
d. Could you explain that another way?
My sister's son is my __________.
nephew
Fill in the blank: Our teacher has long, wavy, _______ hair.
blonde
The order of adjectives: Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, and Purpose
Fill in the blank: The word "incomprehensible" has ____ syllables.
six (in-com-pre-hen-si-ble)
Fill in the blank: Can you _____ that, please?
repeat
explain
Name three members of your extended family (not immediate family).
various - ex: sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandmother, grandfather, niece, nephew, etc.
Give three adjectives to describe someone's personality that have a positive meaning.
friendly, outgoing, smart, creative, kind, etc.
List three fruits - one with 1 syllable, one with 2 syllables, and one with 3 syllables.
1 syllable: lime, grape, etc.
2 syllables: melon, orange, grapefruit, etc.
3 syllables: banana, papaya, nectarine, etc.
Give three different ways to ask for clarification.
Can you say that again?
Could you say it another way?
Excuse me. Can you repeat that?
I'm not sure I understood. Could you explain that?
Maria is married to Jose. Jose's brother is Marco. Marco and Rosio have a daughter named Sonia. Create a sentence explaining who Sonia is to Maria.
Sonia is Maria's niece.
Write a sentence describing one person in your group's appearance and personality.
various
Write a sentence using at least two words with three or more syllables.
Various
Ex: The incredible students were laughing uncontrollably.
Write a short dialogue where one person asks for clarification and the other person responds.
Various