Idioms
Stephanie was nervous before her presentation, but after practicing, she felt ready to knock it out of the park.
What does “knock it out of the park” mean?
Do really well.
Explain both meanings of the word!
Bright
1. Giving off or reflecting a lot of light.
2. Intelligent or quick-witted.
Make a sentence using "although" that includes a fruit.
Although I don't like bananas, I ate one because I was hungry.
Use: had been + waiting
I had been waiting for an hour before the bus arrived.
I couldn't go outside ______ it was raining.
A. because
B. although
C. unless
D. whereas
A. because
Samantha forgot his homework again, and his teacher said, “You’re skating on thin ice.”
What does “skating on thin ice” mean?
Being close to getting in trouble.
Novel
1. A long, written work of fiction
2. Something new, original, or unusual.
Make a sentence using "even though" about your favourite sport.
Even though soccer is my favourite sport, I'm not very good at it.
Use: will have + finished
By Friday, I will have finished my science project.
______ I was nervous, I still performed at the talent show.
A. Because
B. Whereas
C. Although
D. Even Though
C. Although
D. Even though
Ava was so excited about the concert that she could barely sit still. She was on cloud nine.
What does “on cloud nine” mean?
Very happy or excited.
Bear
1. A large mammal with a shaggy coat.
2. To tolerate or endure something.
Make a sentence using "until" about a camping trip.
The campers stayed awake until sunrise while watching the stars.
Use: would be + excited
If we won the game, I would be excited.
We waited ______ the movie started to eat our popcorn.
A. until
B. before
C. because
D. unless
A. until
Noah wanted to quit piano, but his mom said, “Don’t throw in the towel yet.”
What does “throw in the towel” mean?
Give up.
Match
1. A small wooden or paper stick used to start a fire.
2. An organized game/contest.
3. Pair two things together that look alike.
Make a sentence using "whereas" comparing two athletes.
Lionel Messi plays soccer, whereas LeBron James plays basketball.
Use: had + forgotten
She had forgotten her homework before she left for school.
You won't pass the test ______ you study.
A. until
B. unless
C. because
D. although
B. unless
During the group project, Ethan wasn't helping at all. Finally, Maya said, "Come on, pull your weight!"
What does "pull your weight" mean?
Do your fair share of the work; contribute equally to the group.
Seal
1. An type of marine animal.
2. To close something.
Make one sentence using "unless" and "because" about a superhero.
Unless Batman gets help, he won't win because the villain is too strong.
Use: will have + learned
By the end of the year, we will have learned how to take a free throw.
My brother loves basketball, ______ I prefer soccer.
A. until
B. because
C. although
D. whereas
D. whereas