Although, Even though Because, Despite/In spite of
Quotations
Say vs. Tell
New Vocabulary Phrases
Borrow vs. Lend
100

although, even though, because, despite/in spite of

He went to the office ________ he had a meeting.

because

100

Correct or Incorrect?

"Don't give up, you can do it!" said the coach.

Correct!

100

Say/says/said vs tell/tells/told

"I'm so happy for you!" she _____.

said

100

What does it mean to feel blue?

To feel sad, down, depressed.

100

Borrow/borrows/borrowed vs Lend/lends/lent

Hey can I ________ your pencil?

borrow

200

although, even though, because, despite/in spite of

____________ he works hard, he gets paid very little.

Although / Even though

200

Correct or incorrect?

"It's a deal!" she said

Incorrect: punctation at the end of the sentence.

200

Say/says/said vs tell/tells/told

Let me _____ you why I'm upset with him.

tell

200

What does it mean to go crazy?

To act wildly because you are very excited about something.

200

Borrow/borrows/borrowed vs Lend/lends/lent

I can ______ you 50 pesos but nothing more.

lend

300

although, even though, because, despite/in spite of

___________ the hard times, he's making a good living.

Despite/In spite of

300

Correct or Incorrect?

The teacher said, "We all make mistakes, but that's how we learn".


Incorrect: period inside of the quotations:

...learn."

300

Say/says/said vs tell/tells/told

Have you ever ______ your story?

told

300

What does it mean to be on top of the world?

To feel really happy.

300

Borrow/borrows/borrowed vs Lend/lends/lent

You ______ me 50 pesos yesterday, but I'll pay you back tomorrow.

lent

400

although, even though, because, despite/in spite of

He's being ridiculous __________ I had asked him to behave.

although/even though
400

Correct or Incorrect?

"Wait," she asked, "are you serious right now?"

Correct

400

Say/says/said vs tell/tells/told

My grandmother always ______ that I should use a hat when it's cold out.

says

400

What phrase can you use to mean "to recover from an emotional shock or physical illness"?

Get over

400

Borrow/borrows/borrowed vs Lend/lends/lent

He never _______ money from anyone, he has too much pride to ask.

borrows

500

although, even though, because, despite/in spite of

I'm really nervous about meeting her, ___________ the fact that we've talked on the phone many times.

Despite / In spite of

500

Correct or Incorrect?

"The car," she whispered, "It's dead."

Incorrect! You don't need a capital letter to continue a quote in the same sentence:

"it's dead."

500

Say/says/said vs tell/tells/told

I can't ______ if you're lying or not.

tell

500

What phrase can you use to mean "unexpectedly"?

All of a sudden.

500

Borrow/borrows/borrowed vs Lend/lends/lent

He never ______ his car to anyone.

lends