Half Random/Half Vocab
Pick a vocab word to fill in the blank:
If a person is drinking while driving a police office might ask them if they are_______________.
Give 3 examples of indefinite pronouns.
One
People
Most
Others
Everyone
Give 3 examples of cautionary words or phrases.
Stop, watch out, prevent, be aware of, beware, take caution, etc.
What are 3 synonyms for the word "pro"?
Advantages, Strengths, Positives
What is our galaxy called?
The milky way.
What is the fastest a cheetah can run?
The answer closes to the correct speed will win.
75 miles per hour
Rewrite this sentence without personal pronouns:
In my opinion, going past the speed limit is not a good idea. You could get in an accident.
Some people think going past the speed limit is not a good idea. One could get in an accident.
Write an example of an argumentative sentence stem.
While __________, __________
Some people say_________, but______
According to the text,________
(there are other answers as well)
Disadvantages, Drawbacks, Negatives
Name two dinosaurs.
Answers will vary...
Use the word fatal in a sentence-- but DO NOT use it to mean death or deadly.
Example:
That speech was fatal to his career.
Those boots were fatal to her outfit.
some peple think that drinking and driving are not a big deal but police say otherwise
Some people think that drinking and driving IS not a big deal, but police say otherwise.
What are the cautionary words in this sentence?
While some believe marijuana to be healthy, doctors strongly warn that it is not.
Strongly warn
Opponent is someone who is AGAINST something.
Proponent is someone who is FOR something.
What are the top 3 languages that are spoken by the most people in the world.
Chinese, English, Spanish
(would also accept Hindu in lieu of Spanish)
What is a synonym for the word crucial?
important
necessary
(there are other answers)
Rewrite the sentence so that it does not use personal pronouns AND commas are placed correctly.
According to my teacher underage drinking is not a good idea.
According to some teachers, underage drinking is not a good idea.
Use cautionary language in a sentence about guns.
Example: Proponents of marijuana argue that the positives outweigh the negatives.
How many inches of snow has Denver gotten (so far) this year?
(closest answer will get the points)
39.2 inches
How high can a kangaroo jump?
(I will take take the closest answer)
6 feet
Rewrite the sentences so that it does not use personal pronouns and all grammar/spelling/punctuation is correct.
You might wonder, if smoking pot is a good idea. Well, let me tell you that it is not According to scientists you could become adicted.
Some might wonder if smoking pot is a good idea. Well, it is not. According to scientists, people can become addicted.
Use cautionary language AND an argumentative sentence stem in one sentence.
EX:
While some believe smoking marijuana it is healthy, doctors strongly warn that it is not.
Use a compare and contrast word AND a synonym of pro or con in 1-2 sentences.
Some believe the drawbacks of alcohol exceed the benefits, although, others disagree.
When is the first day of Spring this year?
March 20th