Conversation and Pronunciation, Class 8

 By Nate Feldman

Word Bank:
adventurous, advantageous, eccentric, excellent, itch, each, accept, except, quite, quiet

Instructions: Fill in each blank with the correct word from the word bank. Use each word only once.

  1. She is very __________ and loves trying new foods and traveling to unfamiliar places.
  2. The teacher said my essay was __________ and gave me a high grade.
  3. He has some __________ habits, like wearing mismatched shoes on purpose.
  4. There was a strange __________ on my arm that wouldn’t go away.
  5. The room became completely __________ after the lights were turned off.
  6. This new strategy could be very __________ for our team’s success.
  7. Please __________ my apology for being late.
  8. Everyone was invited to the party __________ for Tom, who was out of town.
  9. The movie was __________ interesting, but a bit too long.
  10. __________ student in the class must submit their homework by Friday.

Weekend Assignment: Use words from class in a story.  It doesn't have to be a dialogue.  Be prepared to read your story on Monday.

For example, Each day, I had a terrible itch.  I wasn't sure what caused it.  Then, one day I discovered there was someone putting things in my house to make me have this itch.  That is so outrageous!  I wanted to get revenge on this outlandish person! 

Discussion Activity for today: Would you rather....

  • Would you rather work from home or in an office?
  • Would you rather live in a big city or a small town?
  • Would you rather be eccentric or mainstream?
  • Would you rather travel alone or with friends?

  • Would you rather have more free time or more money?
  • Would you rather study at ELS or online?
  • Would you rather play American football or soccer?
  • Would you rather go to class tomorrow or stay at home?
  • Would you rather be infamous or anonymous?           

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