Leisure Time Vocabulary

What is a hobby?

• A type of food

• A form of transportation

• A scientific theory

• An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Answer explanation

A hobby is an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Give an example of a leisure activity.

• Counting blades of grass

• Organizing sock drawer

• Playing tennis

• Watching paint dry

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Playing tennis' as it is a common leisure activity involving physical exercise and competition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How would you describe your favorite pastime?

• Reading books

• Playing the tuba

• Skydiving

• Knitting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Reading books' because it is described as the favorite pastime, while the other options are playing the tuba, skydiving, and knitting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Name a verb related to free time.

• Play

• Read

• Cook

• Swim

Answer explanation

The correct verb related to free time is 'Play' as it involves engaging in recreational activities for enjoyment and relaxation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify a common free time activity.

• Watching movies

• Playing chess

• Knitting

• Skydiving

Answer explanation

Watching movies is a common free time activity enjoyed by many people, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Explain the concept of hobbies.

• Hobbies are activities done for pleasure during one's leisure time.

• Hobbies are only done for work purposes

• Hobbies are mandatory activities

Answer explanation

Hobbies are activities done for pleasure during one's leisure time.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Provide an expression for talking about leisure activities.

• Leisure activities are work, tasks, and duties.

• Leisure activities are studies, projects, and assignments.

• Leisure activities are hobbies, sports, games, and other recreational pursuits.

• Leisure activities are chores, responsibilities, and obligations.

Answer explanation

Leisure activities involve hobbies, sports, games, and recreational pursuits, making them enjoyable and not related to work or responsibilities.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Describe a pastime that you enjoy.

• Knitting with spaghetti

• Playing the guitar

• Watching paint dry

• Counting grains of sand

Answer explanation

Playing the guitar is the correct answer as it is a common pastime enjoyed by many people.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Discuss your favorite pastime.

• Skydiving

• Reading books

• Knitting

• Playing video games

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Reading books' because it is the favorite pastime being discussed in the question.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

List three verbs related to free time.

• Sleep

• Work

• Relax, Read, Play

• Study

Answer explanation

The verbs related to free time are relax, read, and play, as they are activities typically done during leisure hours.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A