Personality traits
Someone who likes being with people and enjoys social gatherings is...
sociable
What does the idiom "a heart of gold" mean?
Being an extremely kind and generous person.
What does "used to" express?
Past states or habits that happened regularly in the past but have changed now.
Which noun suffix forms the noun from "arrogant"?
The suffix "-ance" (arrogance).
Who are the main characters in the story?
Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley's ghost, and Fred.
A person who tends to keep their feelings and thoughts hidden rather than sharing them easily is...
reserved
Where is the stress usually placed in compound adjectives?
On the second word.
How is the question form of "used to" formed?
Did + subject + use to + infinitive (e.g., Did you use to... ?)
Which modifiers show a big difference with comparative adjectives?
Much, far, and a lot.
at was the name of Scrooge's former business partner who visited him as a ghost on Christmas Eve?
Jacob Marley.
Give the definition of the word "arrogant".
Believing that he/she is better and more important than other people.
Choose the correct compound adjective for someone who is caring and generous.
Kind-hearted.
Correct this sentence out loud and explain why it's wrong: «Did you used to be a shy person?»
«Did you use to be a shy person?» (Because in questions with "did", "use" drops the "-d").
What word is "boredom" derived from?
The adjective "bored" (or verb "bore").
How does Scrooge's character change by the end of the story?
He changes from a selfish, greedy, and cold-hearted man into a kind, generous, and warm person.
Tell the difference between selfless and selfish person
A selfish person thinks only about themselves and their own interests, forgetting about others.
A selfless person puts other people's needs and interests first.
What does the idiom "a dark horse" refer to?
A person with a secret or someone who keeps their abilities/potential hidden.
Spot the error and fix it:
- Did you use to play chess? - Yes, I used.
Why is it incorrect?
It should be "Yes, I did". You cannot use used alone as an auxiliary in short answers.
Name 7 adjectives that correspond to nouns with the suffix "-ty" / "-ity".
Sensitivity, generousity, sensibility, curiousity, honesty, responsibility, reliability etc.
Compare Scrooge and Bob Cratchit using 3 sentences with comparative adjectives and modifiers (much, a bit, far).
ex: Scrooge was much richer than Bob. Bob Cratchit was a bit politer than Scrooge. Scrooge was far greedier than his clerk.
Describe your partner using positive personality traits(3-4 sentences).
Your answer.
Name 5-6 compound adjectives from the unit.
Kind-hearted, thin-skinned, thick-skinned, big-headed, self-centred etc.
Say 3–4 sentences about how your habits and personality have changed using "used to" (ex: I used to be much shyer when I was a child. I didn't use to read so many books. Now I am more confident and sociable)
Your answer
Turn the adjectives arrogant, sensitive, wise, brave, generous and selfless into nouns using correct suffixes, and make 2 sentences with any of these words.
arrogance, sensitivity, wisdom, bravery, generosity, selflessness.
What lesson did you learn from this story?
Your own answer, e.g., It's never too late to change for the better, open your heart to others, and appreciate family and kindness over money.