Vocabulary Words
Perception
Your opinion based on how things appear
What does Active Voice mean?
Active voice means that a sentence has a subject that acts upon its verb.
"Dear Sir," is an example of what?
A formal greeting or opening.
How many modal verbs are there?
There are NINE modal verbs.
Is the use of technology responsible for our bad spelling?
a. Yes. b. No. c. Maybe d. It depends on the technology.
c. Maybe
Opinions differ.
Making a decision based on your feelings.
To go with your gut
Nicotine
A chemical in tobacco believed to cause addiction.
Why is the passive voice used?
The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object not the action.
"It is cold."
Is this formal or informal? Why?
Informal. It is a sentence fragment.
These THREE modal verbs begin with the letter "M," what are they?
(MUST pronounce correctly!!!)
May, Must, Might
When is the "prime time" to learn how to spell?
Childhood!
A sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, usually due to an irritation.
Cough
Vital
Something that is very important.
What does passive voice mean?
Passive voice means that a subject is a recipient of a verb’s action.
"In addition to this," is an example of what?
Formal connecting words.
Besides suggestions and possibility, we can use modal verbs to give what?
(MUST pronounce correctly!)
Obligations!
Finish this sentence:
Learning to spell is important because...
...being able to spell correctly adds so much to your skills and abilities.
A reaction your body has to something, like a smell.
(MUST PRNOUNCE CORRECTLY)
A physiological response.
Zero hours contract
A legal agreement in which a person only works when the employer needs them and so has no regular or guaranteed amount of work or working hours.
Use the tense in brackets and the past participle of the underlined main verb to complete the sentence:
Postal services as we know them today (not be - past) really establish.
Postal service as we know them today were not really established.
What is the proper way to sign off a formal letter?
Yours sincerely,
Yours faithfully,
Yours truly,
Yours...
Your best friend has to stop eating sugar IN THE FUTURE or else he/she will die. What do you say to your best friend?
You must stop eating sugar.
In the early stages of learning to spell, what is the biggest problem in learning English spelling?
The problem with English spelling is that the letters do not correspond to speech sounds.
A process where someone is sent to see someone else for help or advice.
Referrals!
Ferry
A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service.
Use the tense in brackets and the past participle of the underlined main verb to complete the sentence:
All mail items nowadays (be - present) mostly print.
All mail items nowadays are mostly printed.
"I look forward to hearing from you," is an example of what in letter writing?
A formal set phrase.
It is against the class rules to eat in Mr. B's classroom. But you see Jayden doing it anyway.
In the present time, what do you say to Jayden?
You shouldn't eat in Mr. B's classroom.
According to the reading, what are three common words that adults often struggle to spell?
Embarrass, occasion, and restaurant.
A large, long-necked ungulate mammal of arid country, with long slender legs, broad cushioned feet, and either one or two humps on the back.
(MUST pronounce correctly!)
Camel!