Multiple Meaning Words
Part of a finger or something you hammer
Nail
Correct this sentence:
Yesterday, I work.
Yesterday, I worked.
Role Play:
Show how to ask a teacher for help while they are talking to another student.
wait for a break in the conversation and then say "excuse me..."
Role Play:
You have been on the phone with your friend for a while now and you are tired of talking.
Give a reason why you have to get off the phone ("well, I have to go now) then say something like, "nice talking to you" and then say bye before hanging up.
Miami
Florida
Something that is not easy or something that is very firm
Hard
It do taste funny.
It does taste funny.
Role Play:
Show how you would start telling your friend about a funny movie you saw.
Should include a greeting, a quick explanation of what you are going to talk about and then a few details (not reciting the movie word for word).
Role Play:
You are at a store and you asked a sales clerk for help finding something. They have shown you where the item is.
Say something like "thank you for your help" before walking away.
Seattle
Washington
Something that is not dark or something that is not heavy
Light
Can you please pass me a apple?
Can you please pass me an apple?
Role Play:
Show how you would call up your friend to ask if they could share their notes from class with you, so you can study for the test.
When the friend answers, say hello, state your name, explain why you are calling, say thank you
You and your friends are at lunch and they start talking about something you don't find interesting. Should you:
a) say "this is boring!"
b) say nothing and let them keep talking
b) say nothing and let them keep talking
Boston
Massachusetts
Something that is not dangerous or a place to store valuables
Safe
She want a new pair of shoes.
She wants a new pair of shoes.
Role Play:
Show how you would join a conversation between two friends that are talking about something you like
wait for a break in the conversation, make a related comment
You are sitting by yourself and you want to be left alone. Someone comes up and starts talking to you. What do you say?
Politely let them know you would like to have some quiet time to yourself right now.
Chicago
Illinois
Something that can make your computer not work or something that makes you sick
Virus
The teacher's decide is final.
The teacher's decision is final.
You and your friends are sitting together. Your friends are talking about something that happened in the last class. You really want to tell your friends about the Eagles game you watched last night. You interrupt and say, "The Eagles are the best!" Your friends seem confused. What went wrong and what could you have done differently?
You interrupted and didn't give any context for what you were talking about. Next time you should wait for a break in the conversation and give context by first saying something like, "did you see the Eagles game?" or "Last night I was watching the Eagles game..."
Role Play:
You are with a group of friends and they are continuing the conversation but you need to leave and go to your next class. Show how to exit the conversation.
Wait for a break in the conversation and say something like, "hey guys, I have to get to class, see you later" before you walk away.
Nashville
Tennessee