They Don't Mean It!

Front

What is a cultural difference in eating habits between China and America?

Back

In China, it is common for people to slurp soup.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Complete the sentence: ______________ hurries to catch the bus every day.

Back

That woman with the large purse.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What verb best completes the sentence: Mice _________ in color from white to brown to gray?

Back

range

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What verb best completes the sentence: At noon the bright sun ___________ on Lake Tahoe?

Back

glistens

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the opposite meaning of the word 'complimentary'?

Back

critical

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

What does the term 'cultural norm' refer to?

Back

A cultural norm refers to the shared expectations and rules that guide behavior within a group.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can slurping soup be perceived in different cultures?

Back

In some cultures, slurping is a sign of enjoyment, while in others it may be considered rude.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the importance of context in understanding language?

Back

Context helps determine the meaning of words and phrases, especially in different cultural settings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is an example of a subject in a sentence?

Back

A subject is the person or thing that performs the action of the verb, e.g., 'The dog barks' - 'The dog' is the subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is the role of verbs in a sentence?

Back

Verbs express actions, states, or occurrences and are essential for constructing meaningful sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B