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100

Complete the sentences with adjectives or adverbs.

She use to be a _________ (fast) driver.  Now she drives ___________ (careful).

fast; carefully

100

What does the word "deadline" mean?

The latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

100

Change the direct question to an indirect Wh- question.

What class did she miss?

Can you please tell me ____________________?

Can you please tell me what class did she miss?

100

What are 3 things you can do to manage stress.

Take a few breaths.  Roll your shoulders or stretch to loosen muscles.  Take time before you speak.  Eat healthy and exercise.

100

What does the word "consent" mean?

Allow or permit something to happen.

200

What are visual/spatial people good at?

These "picture people" are often good at drawing or painting.  The are sensitive to colors and designs.

200

What is the -ed sound for the word talked.

The -ed ending has a "t" sound.

200

What does "barriers between generations" mean?

Barriers between generations are beliefs, values, and behaviors between age groups that can cause misunderstandings in areas like communication, work, and social life.

200

Name 3 things that can happen to your body when you are in a stressful situation.

Tight muscles, elevated blood pressure, grinding your teeth, trouble sleeping, an upset stomach, and back pain.

200

What does the word "forego" mean?

To give up or decline the enjoyment or advantage of : do without.

300

What is a "topic" sentence?

The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.  

300

How do you say the word "obstacles"?

What does it mean?

obstacles

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

300

Change the direct question to an indirect Wh- question.

What is the student's name?

Do you know ____________________?

Do you know what the student's name is?

300

Complete the sentence with the correct modal on the board with should, shouldn't, have to, or don't have to.

Ana wants to get married outdoors, but Bill want thinks they ____________ plan an outdoor wedding because it might rain.

shouldn't
300

What does the word "drizzle" mean?

Light rain falling in very fine drops.

400

What are bodily/kinesthetic people good at?

Some people are "body smart."  They are often athletic.  Kinesthetic learners learn best when they are moving.

400

Write the sentence or question on the board using the present passive with an infinitive.  

students / expect / attend /every class?

Are students expected to attend every class?

400

Complete the sentence on the board using an indirect yes / no question with if.

Son: Can I go to a party at Joe's house?

Father: Maybe.  First I need to know ___________________. (Did you finish your homework?) 


Maybe.  First I need to know if you finished your homework.

400

Complete the sentence on the board with the past modal should have or shouldn't have.

She didn't eat regular, balanced meals.


She should have eaten regular, balanced meals.

400

What does the word "lingering" mean?

Lasting for a long time or slow to end.

500

Write a sentence on the board with that and a noun clause.

Mechanical skills are very important.  

Do you feel ________________________________?

Do you feel that mechanical skills are very important?
500

Complete the sentence.  Use the present passive.

1. A. When ___ the English placement test 

______ (give) to new students?

B. The English placement test ___ ____________ (administer) a week before the first day of class.

1. A. When is the English placement test 

given to new students?

B. The English placement test is administered a week before the first day of class.

500

Change Direct Speech to Reported Speech on the board.

Direct Speech

"I have a cat"

Indirect Speech

Teacher Melissa __________________________.

Teacher Melissa said (that) she has a cat.

500

Complete the sentence with the correct modal on the board with should, shouldn't, have to, or don't have to.


She didn't call her family.

She should have called her family.

500

What does the word "inception" mean?

The beginning of an organization or official activity.