Vocabulary
Complete the following expression: To be down ___ earth.
DOUBLE POINTS: Use it in a sentence!
Which image/device did I associate the comparatives with?
A scale
What is the difference between "He is too smart for his age" and "He is so smart for his age"?
"Too" gives a negative meaning.
Give at least three verbs that use the to + verb complement.
DOUBLE POINTS: Give an example sentence for each!
EXPECT, WANT, NEED.
Complete the following expression: "When it rains, _____"
DOUBLE POINTS: Give its definition!
..."it pours"
Which word is crucial to use when giving a comparative?
DOUBLE POINTS: Use it in a sentence!
"THAN"
Use "such" in a sentence.
Answers will vary. "It was such an amazing day!" "I had such a great weekend!
Give at least three examples of verbs that use the -ing complement.
DOUBLE POINTS: Give an example sentence for each!
PRACTICE, RECOMMEND, AVOID.
Which expression meant "to postpone something"?
DOUBLE POINTS: Use it in a sentence!
To take a rain check (on/for something)
True or false: When we see the word "the," we must use the superlative (most/least, -est).
DOUBLE POINTS: Give an example sentence!
True, EXCEPT for when we say, "the higher you go, the dizzier you feel"
Give at least three consequences about a hot day.
It's so hot that it may cause a drought
It's so hot that it'll be difficult to stay hydrated.
Give at least three examples of verbs that use the BOTH complements.
DOUBLE POINTS: Give an example sentence for each!
Give at least FIVE (5) examples of natural disasters AND describe them.
Avalanche -- snow or ice falling
Flood -- an excess of water
Hurricane -- a tropical storm with strong winds and rain
Landslide -- ground falling
Earthquake -- the movement of the earth.
Give an equal comparison using countable items. It can be about anything!
"As + much/many + noun + as"
Describe a rainy day using at least three (3) so/such/too/enough structures
Answers will vary; "there is too much water," "There isn't enough sun" "There are so many clouds"
What were the three verbs whose meaning changes with either verb complement?
STOP, REMEMBER, TRY