Present Simple
Halloween is celebrated on what day?
October 31st
In 1692, people (accuse) their neighbors of being witches!
In 1692, people (were accusing) their neighbors of being witches!
People (tell) the story of the Headless Horseman for generations.
People (have told) the story of the Headless Horseman for generations.
Halloween (originate) from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain.
Halloween (originated) from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain.
Irish people made the first ______ from turnips (nabos).
jack-o’-lanterns
What do kids say when they knock on someone's door?
Trick-or-Treat!
•The village judges (hear) about strange events every day.
•The village judges (were hearing) about strange events every day.
The Headless Horseman (ride) through Sleepy Hollow searching for his lost head.
The Headless Horseman (has ridden) through Sleepy Hollow searching for his lost head.
Samhain (is) held on November 1st.
Samhain (was) held on November 1st.
The world’s largest pumpkin weighed over ______ kg.
1,043 kg (or over 1,000 kg)
Kids will often dress up in what for Halloween?
Costumes
A man named Stingy Jack (play) pranks on the Devil.
A man named Stingy Jack (was playing) pranks on the Devil.
The Screaming Banshee (appear) near homes in Ireland.
The Screaming Banshee (has appeared) near homes in Ireland.
People (wear) animal skins on Samhain.
People (wore) animal skins on Samhain.
In 2015, robbers disguised themselves in Halloween costumes to ______.
commit crimes
What is a common Halloween candy in the United States?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, or M&M's
Jack (wander) the Earth with only a small light inside a turnip.
Jack (was wandering) the Earth with only a small light inside a turnip.
The scream of the Banshee (warn) families of impending death.
The scream of the Banshee (has warned) families of impending death.
The night before All Saints' Day (become) All Hallows’ Eve.
The night before All Saints' Day (became) All Hallows’ Eve.
Americans consumed over 500 million ______ flavored products last year.
pumpkin
What do people throw at houses as a "trick"?
Toilet paper
•The village (is) hysterical. It caused a panic that led to the accusations.
•The village (was being) hysterical. It caused a panic that led to the accusations.
People (say) that the Screaming Banshee has a pale face and long hair.
People (have said) that the Screaming Banshee has a pale face and long hair.
Irish and Scottish immigrants (bring) Halloween to America.
Irish and Scottish immigrants (brought) Halloween to America.
Some Halloween costumes sold for more than ______€.
15,000€