2.2 - GRAMMAR - Africa Digs, Pgs. 47-51 (Blue)

What is one of the objectives of the vocabulary section in this lesson?

• To learn about dinosaurs

• To determine the meanings of multiple-meaning words

• To write a story about a dinosaur

• To draw a picture of a dinosaur.

Fill in the blank: The word 'dig' can be used in different contexts. For example, 'She made a ___ about my new shoes.'

• log

• dig

• run

• jump

What does the word 'dig' mean in the sentence 'I dig your outfit'?

• To make a hole in the ground

• To like something

• To find out information

• To resist or refuse to compromise.

Fill in the blank: In the context of paleontologists, 'dig' refers to an activity where scientists ______.

• make a hole in the ground

• move dirt and rocks to find ancient things

• resist or refuse to compromise

• like something.

What is one of the primary definitions of the word 'log'?

• A thick piece of wood from a tree

• A type of animal

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing

Fill in the blank: The word 'log' can mean to ______ a certain distance or time.

• jump

• record

• eat

• sleep

What is the term used for words that name one or more than one of something?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Fill in the blank: When a naming word refers to more than one, it is called a ______ noun.

• A) Singular

• B) Plural

• C) Adjective

• D) Verb

What are the three articles in English?

• a, an, the

• is, are, was

• he, she, it

• this, that, these

Fill in the blank with the correct article: ___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• A

• An

• The