Dental Care
Past Unreal Conditional
Comparisons with the ... the
Expressions with get + past participle
Context clues
A Paragraph
100

The name for all the things we do to take care of our teeth (eg, brushing, flossing, going to the dentist)

What is dental care?

100

Write a past unreal conditional sentence for the following situations:

You didn't get the job because you chewed gum during the interview.

If I hadn't chewed gum, I might have gotten the job.

100

The ________ (soon) you freeze the meat, the _________ (good).

The sooner you freeze the meat, the better.

100

When two people become Mr. and Mrs., we say they...

What is "get married"?

100

Using context clues, choose the correct meaning of the word in italics.

Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. "Wow," she said, "That is just hideous!"

a. expensive                                                           b. cheap                                                                 c. unattractive

c. unattractive
100

 Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

Moving to a new country at the age of thirteen was a challenge for Maria, but it also helped her to grow as a person. First, she had to learn a new language. When her family relocated from Mexico to the United States, she initially struggled with learning English. She spent countless hours studying vocabulary and practicing pronunciation with her ESL teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez. Through determination and hard work, Maria not only mastered English within two years but also excelled in her classes, earning top grades and making the honor roll each semester. Additionally, she had to learn new customs. The food, holidays, and weather were different, and she had to adapt. This was not always easy, but she eventually learned to appreciate the new culture, and even learned to enjoy snow. Finally, she had to make new friends. Again, at first this was difficult, but after a while she formed lasting friendships with students from diverse backgrounds. She was able to learn about their traditions and share her own Mexican heritage through cultural exchange events at school. As a result of this life-changing experience, Maria developed resilience, cultural awareness, and a deep appreciation for the power of education in breaking down barriers between people from different parts of the world. The experience of moving to the United States, while difficult, eventually led to positive development in her life.

What is the topic sentence?

Moving to a new country at the age of thirteen was difficult for Maria, but it also helped her to grow as a person.

200

When you have a cavity, the dentist puts this in the hole.

What is a filling?

200

You got sick because you ate contaminated food.

If I hadn't eaten contaminated food, I wouldn't have gotten sick.

200

The _________ (healthy) you eat, the ___________ (energetic) you'll feel.

The healthier you eat, the more energetic you'll feel.

200

When they people put someone in handcuffs, we say they ...

What is "get arrested"?

200

While James is very friendly and outgoing, his older brother is reclusive.

a. shy                                                                     b. athletic                                                               c. happy

a. shy

200

Moving to a new country at the age of thirteen was a challenge for Maria, but it also helped her to grow as a person. First, she had to learn a new language. When her family relocated from Mexico to the United States, she initially struggled with learning English. She spent countless hours studying vocabulary and practicing pronunciation with her ESL teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez. Through determination and hard work, Maria not only mastered English within two years but also excelled in her classes, earning top grades and making the honor roll each semester. Additionally, she had to learn new customs. The food, holidays, and weather were different, and she had to adapt. This was not always easy, but she eventually learned to appreciate the new culture, and even learned to enjoy snow. Finally, she had to make new friends. Again, at first this was difficult, but after a while she formed lasting friendships with students from diverse backgrounds. She was able to learn about their traditions and share her own Mexican heritage through cultural exchange events at school. As a result of this life-changing experience, Maria developed resilience, cultural awareness, and a deep appreciation for the power of education in breaking down barriers between people from different parts of the world. The experience of moving to the United States, while difficult, eventually led to positive development in her life.

What is the first support?

First, she had to learn a new language.

300

If you don't go to the dentist when you have a toothache, you are leaving it __________.

What is untreated?

300

A fire started because he forgot to turn off the stove.

If he hadn't forgotten to turn off the stove, the fire wouldn't have started.

If he had turned off the stove, the fire wouldn't have started.

300
The ___________(hard) he works, the ______________ (tired) he is.

The harder he works, the more tired he is.

300

When someone receives a shot to become immune against a disease, we say they ... 

What is "get vaccinated"?

300

Unlike my parents who love classical music, I detest it!

a. love

b. hate

c. perform

b. hate

300

Moving to a new country at the age of thirteen was a challenge for Maria, but it also helped her to grow as a person. First, she had to learn a new language. When her family relocated from Mexico to the United States, she initially struggled with learning English. She spent countless hours studying vocabulary and practicing pronunciation with her ESL teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez. Through determination and hard work, Maria not only mastered English within two years but also excelled in her classes, earning top grades and making the honor roll each semester. Additionally, she had to learn new customs. The food, holidays, and weather were different, and she had to adapt. This was not always easy, but she eventually learned to appreciate the new culture, and even learned to enjoy snow. Finally, she had to make new friends. Again, at first this was difficult, but after a while she formed lasting friendships with students from diverse backgrounds. She was able to learn about their traditions and share her own Mexican heritage through cultural exchange events at school. As a result of this life-changing experience, Maria developed resilience, cultural awareness, and a deep appreciation for the power of education in breaking down barriers between people from different parts of the world. The experience of moving to the United States, while difficult, eventually led to positive development in her life.

What is the second support?

What is the second support?

Additionally, she had to learn new customs. 

400

When you ignore your teeth, you ________ them.

What is neglect?

400

The child didn't wear a bike helmet and injured her head when she fell off her bike.

If she had worn a bike helmet, she wouldn't have injured her head.

400

The __________ (soon) I do my housework, the _____________ (early) I can go to bed.

The sooner I do my housework, the earlier I can go to bed.

400

When someone is asked  to come to the party, we say they...

What is "get invited"?

400

Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile on her face.

a. grin (another word for smile)

b. mask 

c. frown

c. frown

400

Moving to a new country at the age of thirteen was a challenge for Maria, but it also helped her to grow as a person. First, she had to learn a new language. When her family relocated from Mexico to the United States, she initially struggled with learning English. She spent countless hours studying vocabulary and practicing pronunciation with her ESL teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez. Through determination and hard work, Maria not only mastered English within two years but also excelled in her classes, earning top grades and making the honor roll each semester. Additionally, she had to learn new customs. The food, holidays, and weather were different, and she had to adapt. This was not always easy, but she eventually learned to appreciate the new culture, and even learned to enjoy snow. Finally, she had to make new friends. Again, at first this was difficult, but after a while she formed lasting friendships with students from diverse backgrounds. She was able to learn about their traditions and share her own Mexican heritage through cultural exchange events at school. As a result of this life-changing experience, Maria developed resilience, cultural awareness, and a deep appreciation for the power of education in breaking down barriers between people from different parts of the world. The experience of moving to the United States, while difficult, eventually led to positive development in her life.

What is the third support?

Finally, she had to make new friends.

500

Children will __________ your example, so you need to demonstrate good dental habits.

What is follow?

500

You forgot to bring your umbrella, so you got all wet when it rained.

If I hadn't forgotten to bring my umbrella, I wouldn't have gotten all wet.

If I had remembered to bring my umbrella, ...

500

The ___________ (long) the wait, the ___________ (upset) the customers will be.

The longe the wait, the more upset the customers will be.

500

When someone loses their job, we say they...

What is "get fired"?

500

In the fall, bright foliage is beautiful to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the scenery for us to enjoy.

a. rocks                                                                  b. leaves                                                                 c. houses

b. leaves

500

Moving to a new country at the age of thirteen was a challenge for Maria, but it also helped her to grow as a person. First, she had to learn a new language. When her family relocated from Mexico to the United States, she initially struggled with learning English. She spent countless hours studying vocabulary and practicing pronunciation with her ESL teacher, Mrs. Rodriguez. Through determination and hard work, Maria not only mastered English within two years but also excelled in her classes, earning top grades and making the honor roll each semester. Additionally, she had to learn new customs. The food, holidays, and weather were different, and she had to adapt. This was not always easy, but she eventually learned to appreciate the new culture, and even learned to enjoy snow. Finally, she had to make new friends. Again, at first this was difficult, but after a while she formed lasting friendships with students from diverse backgrounds. She was able to learn about their traditions and share her own Mexican heritage through cultural exchange events at school. As a result of this life-changing experience, Maria developed resilience, cultural awareness, and a deep appreciation for the power of education in breaking down barriers between people from different parts of the world. The experience of moving to the United States, while difficult, eventually led to positive development in her life.

What is the conclusion sentence?

The experience of moving to the United States, while difficult, eventually led to positive development in her life.