Seasons and Weather
What are the four seasons?
Fall, winter, spring, summer
What do you wear on your hands when it's cold?
Gloves
What is the auxiliary verb used in the present continuous tense?
BE
Name three types of natural disasters.
Any three from the vocabulary list - hurricane, tornado, earthquake, etc.
What does the word "because" indicate in a sentence?
A reason
What type of weather is typical in winter?
Cold and snowy
What do you wear on your head when it's sunny?
A hat or a cap
What is the form of the main verb in the present continuous tense?
Present participle/ -ing form
What is an important item to have in a first aid kit?
Bandages, antiseptic wipes, etc.
Give an example of a sentence using "because".
I am wearing a coat because it is cold.
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
What do you use to protect yourself from the rain?
An umbrella or a raincoat
How do you form a negative sentence in the present continuous tense?
Subject + be + not + verb+ing
Why is it important to have a flashlight during a power outage?
To see in the dark
Can "because" be used at the beginning of a sentence?
Yes, but it is less common
What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning?
Watch means a hurricane might come, warning means it is coming
What do you wear on your feet when it snows?
Boots
Give an example of a yes/no question in the present continuous tense.
Is he reading a book?
What should you do if there is a fire in your building?
Evacuate the building
What is another way to express a reason besides using "because"?
Answer: Since, as, due to
What is a storm surge?
Ocean water pushed onto land during a hurricane
What do you put on your skin to protect it from the sun?
Sunblock or sunscreen
How do you ask a question with "who" in the present continuous tense?
Who + be + verb+ing?
Where is a safe place to go during a tornado?
Basement or an interior room
Write a sentence using "because" to explain why you are studying English.
I am studying English because I want to get a better job.