Common Expressions
Describing
Synonyms/Antonyms
Planning
Asking Questions
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As clear as mud
The teacher's explanation was hard to understand. Clear as mud = confusing
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Anger
Group/ Category - An emotion Do- Yell, scream, cry, hit Looks like - red face, wrinkled face Made of- when someone is unfair to you or hurts you Parts- loud or quiet Where- in your body, in your head
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Which 2 words mean the same? Delicious, Dense, Frightened,Tasty
Delicious, and Tasty Dense means thick Frightened means scared or afraid
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Tell me 3 things you need to build a fire.
wood, matches, fire pit, leaves,kindling
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What questions could you ask to find out important information about a party?
When is it? Where is it? Who is it for?
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Made in the shade
Alex has nothing to worry about. Made in the shade = having no problems
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Celebration
Group/ Category- Party , Holiday Do- cheer, eat, get gifts Looks like- decorated Made of- family and friends Parts- balloons gifts food where- houses, restaurants, parks
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Which two words mean the opposite? Appetizing, Wrong, Afraid, Tasteless
Appetizing and Tasteless Wrong - incorrect Afraid- scared
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What are 3 things you need to wash clothes?
washing machine, soap, water
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What questions could you ask to find out important information about a movie theater?
What movies are showing? What time are the movies? How much does it cost?
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Costs an arm and a leg
Our new TV was expensive Costs an arm and a leg = not cheap, expensive
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Compromise
Group/ Category- agreement Do- both give up something Looks like- no fighting Made of- 2 people or groups Parts- ideas where- the middle
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Name the word that doesn't belong elderly, young, ancient, aged
young elderly ancient and aged all mean old
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What do you need to know to play baseball?
The rules, who is on your team, how to hit a baseball, how to catch a ball.
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What questions could you ask to find out important information about your homework?
When is it due? What pages do I need to do? How do I do it?
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Fish out of water
He looked uncomfortable in that suit Fish out of water = out of place, uncomfortable
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Detergent
Group/ Category- soap Do- cleans Looks like- white powder, blue liquid, pods Made of- soap, fresheners Parts- box, soap, cap where- laundry room
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Which 2 words mean the same? Handy, Broken, Fragmented, Heavy
Broken and Fragmented Handy - useful Heavy- weighs a lot
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If you were baking a cake what would you need?
recipe, bowl, cake mix, eggs, oil, water, spoon, pan, oven
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What are questions you could ask your waiter before you order your food?
What comes on it? What comes with it? What choices do I have?
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Easy as pie
The craft was simple to make Easy as pie = simple
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Tweezers
Group/ Category- beauty product Do- remove splinters, pull out hair (eyebrows) Looks like- little metal chopsticks, long wishbone, silver Made of- metal Parts- handle, prongs where- bathroom, first aid kit
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Which 2 words mean the opposite? Dangerous, Busy, Safe, Expensive
Dangerous and Safe Busy - having a lot to do Expensive- Costs a lot of money
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What do you need to do to plan a birthday party?
Decide on a day and time, what food to have, what games to play, what decorations to have
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What are things I can ask myself if I am stuck on a problem?
Did I read the directions? Is there an example? Are there any other questions or problems like this?