Verb Tense Bonanza
She was eating chips. What verb tense is 'was eating'?
Past continuous/progressive
What is a word you have learned which means to try and convince someone to go along with what you have planned?
persuade and influence
Rockey ran toward the school. What part of speech is 'school'?
noun
The area around Hudson Bay was claimed by the __________ because of Radisson and Groseillers.
English
Where is the largest active volcano on Earth located?
Canada, the Philippines, Hawaii, or Ecuador
Hawaii- Mauna Loa
We study every day. What verb tense is 'we study'?
Simple Present
He 'chartered' an airplane to take him on a trip and 'The charter outlined the terms of agreement'. What is the difference between these two uses of charter?
The first is to hire/rent and the second is a formal document outlining rules
After dinner, Nino is going to eat vanilla ice cream. What part of speech is 'vanilla'?
adjective
How did General Wolfe of the English get his troops up the cliff?
He told them to climb and use an old goat path
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Logan, Mount Apo, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
I am trying really hard in school. What verb tense is 'am trying'?
Present Continuous/Progressive
Name two words you have learned that mean that people are dissatisfied with the government
revolt/revolution, impeach, lobby
I went to Brandon yesterday and bought a hoodie. What part of speech is 'a'?
indefinite article
How many bullets did General Wolfe tell his soldiers to put in their muskets?
2
What is Japanese money called?
Dollar, Yen, Peso, Franc
Yen
I have been to Europe. What verb tense is 'have been'?
Present Perfect
Why is Canada considered a 'democracy'?
The citizens of the country vote for their leader.
Shanna likes ketchup but she doesn't like mustard. What part of speech is 'but'
coordinating conjunction
What mistake did General Montcalm make at this final battle in Canada between the French and the English?
He opened the fort and went out to meet the English but his troops were disorganized
He didn't listen to the scout who told him the English were coming.
He told his troops to fire too soon when they were out of range
What famous Filipino dish is made with chicken or portk, vinegar, soya sauce, garlic and peppercorns?
adobo
She had practiced for three hours by the time her father came to pick her up from the gym. What two verb tenses are in 'her father came' and 'she had practiced'?
Simple Past
Past Perfect
Name the two definitions of the word 'lobby'
the entrance to a hotel
to petition the leader for a change
I dropped my pencil under the chair. What part of speech is 'under'?
preposition
How long was the battle of the Plains of Abraham?
Between 15 and 25 minutes
What is the only country in the world that is also a continent?
Australia