ENGLISH SPEAKING LAB

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3rd graders, Step 3 My Town. Practice 1.

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3rd graders, Step 3 My Town. Practice.

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6th Graders, conversation questions about food

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What's your favorite dessert? How often do you eat it?	Do you think you have a generally healthy diet? What have you eaten so far today?
If you could only eat three meals for the rest of your life, what would they be?	If you visited countries where people ate the following foods, would you try any of them: monkey, snake, dog, insects? Why or why not?
What's the last meal you cooked for yourself? How do you make it?	What's a big holiday in your country? What foods do people typically eat on this holiday?
Describe an everyday meal from your country and tell how to prepare it.	What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten? Where were you? Why did you eat it? Would you eat it again?
What foods do you think are most romantic? Why are they romantic?	What foods do you eat when you feel sick or depressed?
In your opinion, which countries have the best cuisine? The worst? Why?	Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat? Why or why not?
When did you last go a nice restaurant? What did you order?	When you are eating dinner at a friend's house, do you ever ask for seconds? Do you accept seconds if they're offered?
What is your opinion of American food? Have you tried any regional American cooking?	Are there any foods that you would not eat as a child that you now like? Why do you think this is?

5th graders, cliquear en los older posts para ver la información de free time activities.

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4th graders, Unit 6: Asking for and giving directions

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4th graders: Locations and Directions.

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4th graders, Asking for directions exercises.

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Exercise 1. Click here.
List of vocabulary words to ask for and give directions. Click here.
Exercise 2. Click here.

3rd graders, Step 3: My Town Description.

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- The museum is the place where people generally go to watch art objects.
- The stadium is the place where people usually go to watch soccer games.
- The toys store is the place where people go to buy children's toys.
- The bakery is the place where people buy bread, cake and things like that.
- The airport is the place where airplanes make their arrivals and departures
- The school is the place where children go to study.
- The town is the place where people live, work, study and do their free time activities.
- The hairdresser's shop is the place where people go to have a hair cut or shave.

Keep doing your own description, good luck.

3rd graders, "Describing my Town", Unit 6.

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3rd graders, My Town. Naming the places and describing them.

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In my town there is a cinema, this is the place where people go to watch some movies. There is also a hospital where you can go if you get sick or have an accident. there is a school where children go to learn. There is a hotel where you can stay if you come to visit me. There is a beautiful restaurant to eat food and a bakery to get some daily products. There is also a supermarket to buy food for the week. And there is an incredible park where I play and have fun with my family and friends.

Here you have some basic descriptions of some the most common places in a town. Keep practicing with this information.

3rd graders, my town exercise

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Do this exercise. CLICK HERE.

5th graders, Unit 6: free time activities and hobbies.

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Do these hobbies exercises:
Activities Association
Activities you Like

4th graders, Asking for and giving directions, video and word list.

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Word List: Asking and Giving Directions

How do I get to …? Cómo llego a….?

What's the best way to …? Cuál es el mejor camino para….?

Where is …? Dónde está ……..?

Go straight on (until you come to …). Sigue derecho hasta que llegues a….

Turn back./Go back. Devolverse/ dar la vuelta.

Turn left/right (into …-street). Doblar a la izquierda/derecha en la calle ….

Go along … sigue derecho

Cross …cruzar

Take the first/second road on the left/right –toma la primera/segunda calle a la …

It's on the left/right. Está a la izquierda/derecha

straight on / derecho

opposite / al frente de

near / cerca

next to / al lado de

between / entre

at the end (of) / al final de…

on/at the corner / en la esquina

behind / detrás de

in front of / delante de

(just) around the corner / justo a la vuelta de la esquina

traffic lights / semáforos

crossroads, junction / cruce

signpost / señaléticas

4th graders, Asking for and giving directions, Unit 6

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5th graders, Unit 6: Exercise about free time activities. Practice

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Contents:

Step 1: uso de verbos en presente, vocabulario de deportes, etc..

In my free time I…….en mi tiempo libre yo….

INDOOR ACTIVITIES	OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Chatting, studying, reading, playing computer game, collecting things, doing chores, playing chess, puzzling, playing music, listening to music, playing cards, watching TV, etc…	Playing football, going out, rollerblading, skating, skiing, snowboarding, running, walking, taking the dog for a walk, going shopping, surfing, camping, etc…

Step 2: USO DE: Likes/Dislikes-Statings, use of connectors AND-BUT-BECAUSE, y adjetivos: funny, boring, dangerous, etc…:

I like…..., but I don’t like……….., because / me gusta……..pero no me gusta….porque…

I like……, because…../ me gusta….., porque…..

I don't like…. Because…./ no me gusta porque…

In my opinion………is boring because…./en mi opinión…….. es aburrido porque….

I think … because/ yo pienso que ……porque……

I consider……because/ yo considero que…….porque..

Etc…

Step 3: Interview /Entrevista

What do you do in your free time? Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?

What is your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?

When do you do…….? Cuándo lo haces/practicas/etc…?

Where do you do it? Dónde lo haces?

Who do you do it with? Con quién lo haces?

Why….? Por qué…?

Which activities do you not like? Cuál actividad no te gusta?

What do you think about..? qué piensas de…?

5th graders, watch these students talking about free time activities.

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They are non native speakers as you.

5th graders, Unit 6: evaluation chart to practice your points.

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NAME	F.T.A	OUT ACT	IND ACT	STAT	ADJ	CON	REAS	INTER	TOTAL

5th graders, work on this listening activity about free time. Click here.

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5th graders, Unit 6: Free time activities letter.

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Free Time Activities

Since I'm a student, I go to school weekdays and I don't have too much free time. I usually spend six or seven hours at school then I have lunch at the school cafeteria. After that I go for some shopping or I go home and study. If I have some free time during the week I read a book or watch some TV.

On the weekends during spring and autumn I like going out with my family. I like walking around the park and I like watching movies. Also I am interested in rock music, I like listening to music. In the winter I enjoy sports like skiing, skating or playing ice hockey. I'm not very good at skating but I like practicing.

During the summer months. One of my favorite activities going canoeing with my friends. It's really nice. We spend the day floating and paddling down the river. Sometimes if it gets hot we jump in the water and go swimming. We spend the evening talking, singing songs, and enjoying nature. One of my favorite things to do is to cook some sausages over the campfire. These wonderful trips, just like summer, always end too soon.

Teacher Diego

5th graders, Unit 6: what do you do in your free time?

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5th graders, here you have your presentation format. Practice.

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Formato de la presentación:

En 1 minuto con 30 segundos los alumnos/as deberán hacer los pasos 1 y 2:

Step 1: uso de verbos en presente, vocabulario de deportes, etc..

In my free time I…….en mi tiempo libre yo….

- I go= yo voy, principalmente se ocupa para actividades al aire libre y los deportes sin balón.

Ex: In my free time I go skating, swimming, rollerblading, I go Shopping and I go to the park

- I play= yo juego, principalmente se ocupa para deportes con balón o actividades que tengan que ver con el verbo jugar.

Ex: In my free time I play football, volleyball and basketball. And I play computer games and chess.

- I like: para hablar de lo que le gusta hacer. Ex: in my free time I like watching TV.

INDOOR ACTIVITIES	OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Chatting, studying, reading, playing computer game, collecting things, doing chores, playing chess, puzzling, playing music, listening to music, playing cards, watching TV, etc…	Playing football, going out, rollerblading, skating, skiing, snowboarding, running, walking, taking the dog for a walk, going shopping, surfing, camping, etc…

Step 2: USO DE: Likes/Dislikes-Statings, use of connectors AND-BUT-BECAUSE, y adjetivos: funny, boring, dangerous, etc…:

- I like…..., but I don’t like……….., because / me gusta……..pero no me gusta….porque…

- I like……, because…../ me gusta….., porque…..

- I don't like…. Because…./ no me gusta porque…

- In my opinion………is boring because…./en mi opinión…….. es aburrido porque….

- I think … because/ yo pienso que ……porque……

- I consider……because/ yo considero que…….porque..

Etc…

Adjetivos: funny-boring-interesting-entertainment- challenging

EX. I like playing computer games because it’s really challenging / me gusta jugar en el computador porque en muy desafiante

Finalmente, se le harán algunas de estas preguntas a los alumnos/as para medir su nivel de comprensión.

Step 3: Interview /Entrevista

What do you do in your free time? Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?

What is your favorite indoor/outdoor activity?

When do you do…….? Cuándo lo haces/practicas/etc…?

Where do you do it? Dónde lo haces?

Who do you do it with? Con quién lo haces?

Why….? Por qué…?

Which activities do you not like? Cuál actividad no te gusta?

What do you think about..? qué piensas de…?

4th graders, now try this animal comparison web page and watch all the videos.

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CLICK HERE.

3rd graders, más información de supermarket. Cliquear en Older Post.

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5th graders, Daily Routines Useful Expressions.

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- Hello, my name is………/

- In my daily routine, I wake up at……

- I get up at….../

- I take a shower and have breakfast between…….and……..

- I get dressed

- I go to school at……

- The classes start at…and finish at…..

- Then, I get home at about ……../

- After that, I watch TV up to …….o’clock /

- I have dinner at ………/ ai hav diner at ……. (ceno a las …..)

- study something to school

- Finally, I go to sleep at Later, I ……. At night

What do you do every day?

What time do you…….?

What do you do in the morning/afternoon /at night? Etc…..

5th graders, Unit 5: Tell me about Melina's daily routine!

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5th graders, daily Routines Exercises

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Listening exercise. Click here.
Vocabulary exercise. Click here.
Practice with this song. Click here.
Daily routines grammar game. Click here.

5th graders, daily routine video.

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5th graders, daily routine practice.

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Useful Expressions.
Daily Routine Slide. Click Here.
Conversation Practice.

3rd graders, Unit 5: At the Supermarket - 4

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3rd graders, Unit 5: Vocabulary At the Supermarket - 3

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3rd graders, Unit 5: Vocabulary At the Supermarket - 1

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3rd graders, Unit 5: Vocabulary At the Supermarket - 2

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3rd graders, Unit 5: Supermarket Vocabulary

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3rd graders, Unit 5 "Supermarket Dialogue"

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On the street:

A: Hello_________, how are you?

B: I am fine, and you____________?

A: I am fine, too. Where you go?

B: I am going to the supermarket.

A: I am going there too, let’s go together.

B: OK, let’s go.

At the supermarket:

A: what are you buying?

B: it’s my mother’s birthday, I need to buy her a present.

A: What does she like?

B: she loves bitter chocolates.

A: mmmm, they are delicious.

B: do you know where they are.

A: yes, I do. They are here.

B: let’s buy one for us___________.

A: good idea, ___________

B: sorry______, what are you buying?

A: I need some sugar, bread, eggs, cheese, and butter.

B: why?

A: because, I am cooking some biscuits and a sandwich for my father and I haven’t got any of these things.

B: OK, we already have everything we need, let’s go to pay.

A: let’s go.

With the cashier

B: good afternoon.

C: good afternoon, that’s all you need sr.

A: yes, that’s all.

C: okay, let’s see. Eggs, 1 pound and 15 pence. 2 chocolates, 6 pounds and 20 pence……etc (se repite lo mismo hasta dar todos los precios de los productos comprados y el total).

En la calle:

A: hola__________, ¿cómo estás?

B: bien y tú_____________.

A: estoy bien también. ¿dónde vas?

B: voy al supermercado.

A: yo también, vamos juntos.

B: OK, vamos.

En el supermercado:

A: ¿qué vas comprar?

B: está de cumpleaños mi mamá y necesito comprarle un regalo.

A: ¿Qué le gusta?

B: le encanta el chocolate.

A: mmmm, delicioso.

B: ¿sabes dónde están?

A: sí, están aquí.

B: compremos uno para nosotros/as_____.

A: buena idea,___________.

B: disculpa, ¿qué tienes que comprar tú?

A: necesito azucar, pan, huevos, queso y mantequilla.

B: ¿por qué?

A: porque estoy cocinando galletas y un sandwich para mi papá y no tengo ninguna de estas cosas.

B: OK; ya tenemos todo lo que necesitamos, vamos a pagar.

A: vamos.

Con el cajero:

B: buenas tardes.

C: buenas tardes, eso es todo lo que necesita.

A: sí, es todo.

C: OK, veamos. Huevos………

4th graders, Restaurant Dialogue

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A= WAITER / WAITRESS

B= CLIENTS / CUSTOMERS

A: Good morning/afternoon/night

B: Good morning/afternoon/night

A: What would you like to eat? Qué le gustaría comer?

B: I would like……………Me gustaría ……………

A:Good choice / Buena elección

A: What would you like to drink? Qué le gustaría tomar?

B: I would like……………Me gustaría…………….

A: Anything else/algo más

B: Yes please, I would like a dessert, what can you offer me? Sí por favor, me gustaría un postre, ¿qué puedes ofrecerme?

A: We have ice cream, cake, milk shake, some biscuits and fruits….tenemos helado, batidos, galletas y frutas….

B: What fruits? / qué frutas?

A: We have bananas, apples, watermelon…..tenemos plátanom manzanas …

B: I want am ice cream / quiero un helado

A: Sorry, would you like a salad? Disculpe, le gustaría una ensalada?

B: Yes, I would like some ……….. me gustaría algo de ………..

A: Ok, your order will be ready in ten minutes / Ok, su orden estará lista en 10 minutos

B: Ok, we will wait. Espero / esperaré

A: Here you are/ aquí tiene.

B: MMM, it’s delicious, thanks. Waiter/ waitress, the check please / how much is it? MMM Está delicioso, gracias. Mesero / mesera, la cuenta por favor / cuánto es?

A: It’s …. Dollars / son ……dólares

B: It’s ok/expensive/cheap. Está bien/caro/barato.

A: Take your change/ tome su cambio

B: Thanks, take your tip/ gracias, tome su propina.

A: Thank you sr, good bye / gracias señor/ra adiós

B: Bye./ Adiós.

4th graders, Restaurant Phrases and Vocabulary

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4th graders, Useful Expression at the Restaurant

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4th graders, Unit 4 "At the restaurant"

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3rd graders, Animal Descriptions. Watch it.

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4th graders, Health Conversation Questions.

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5th graders, House and Room Tour.

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4th graders, Health Dialogue. Practice.

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Hello

How are you?

What’s the matter?

Why?

What should you do? What should I do?

With the chemist:

Hello.

Yes. Have you got anything for…..?

Yes, it is.

How often?

Thank you.

Hello

I am ……..

I’ve got a ……..

Because, ………

I should ………you should …….

Hello. Can I help you?

Is it for you?

Well these …………are very good

You can take them every ……..

Your welcome.

6th graders, The Simple Past Tense video 1.

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6th graders, the simple past video 2.

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6th graders, The Simple Past Tense.

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6th graders, Sentences to make your Past StoryTelling.

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Past StoryTelling

One day I woke up late for school/work….
One day I forgot to do my English homework…
One day I took a walk at Boulevard Lake…
One day I took a very difficult English test…
One day I saw the Mayor of Thunder Bay walking down the street…
One day I met the most beatiful/handsome man/woman…
One day I fought with my best friend over….
One day I saw my English teacher with a beautiful/handsome woman/man…
One day I saw a building on fire and a woman was…
One day I went to a party and drank a lot of wine and then…
One day I went to the Casino and I…
One day I went to a dance club with my friends and I…
One day I ate too much and I…
One day I flew to Australia and I…
One day I saw Jacky Chan and he…
One day I bought a beautiful new…

5th graders, House and Furniture Vocabulary.

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5th graders, Unit 4, House and Furniture" practice.

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Useful sentences to talk about a house or room

There is/are………. (hay)

I have ……. (tengo)

I have some……….. (tengo algunos)

I don’t have any……..(no tengo ningún)

Prepositions

On= sobre

In= adentro

Under= abajo

Behind= detrás

Next to= al lado de

At= junto a

In front of= delante de

Across from= al frente de

Between= entre…

My House

In my house there is 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen, a big yard and there are 3 bedrooms, 1 for me, 1 for my brother and the biggest room for my parents. The distribution is very simple, if you open the front door, you will see the living room with a big sofa and 2 armchairs, in front of the sofa there is a big TV that is between 2 paintings. On the right of the living there are 3 bedrooms and there is 1 bathroom and at the end of the hall there is the kitchen.

My room

It is next to the kitchen and across from the yard. Inside the room, I have got a bed that is between a night table and my desk, on the desk I have got a computer a penholder and a lamp, but I don’t have any photo or picture. Next to the door I have got a wardrove and in the wardrove there is a rack with a big television.

4th graders, Unit 3 "Health"

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Answer the following questions about having a cold:
1. How are you?
2. What's wrong? What's the matter?
3. Are you sick?
4. Why?

Try this exercise about "Health".....

3rd graders, Unit 4: Animal Facts for your presentations.

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Hundreds of animal facts to improve your presentations. Click Here.

3rd graders, Unit 4 "Animals" incredible web pages to learn about animals.

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British Council, Kids Talk About Animals. CLICK HERE.
National Geographic Kids. Animals.

Dear Students, this web pages are very interesting and enterteinment, with games to have fun while you learn.

3rd graders, Unit 3: Camping Quiz. Do it.

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3rd graders, Unit 3 Camping : What to Bring on a Cold Camping Trip

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3rd graders, Unit 3 Camping. Stuff im taking to camp

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3rd graders, Unit 3 "Camping", The Things You Need For Camp. Watch the video.

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5th graders, Video to learn talking about Family

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6th graders, Complete the irregular verbs test and you will get extra points.

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Present	Past	Translation
Be
	Beat
		Comprar
Catch
	Choose
		Venir
Cost
	Did
		Dibujar
Drink
	Drove
		Comer
Fall
	Felt
		Pelear
Find
	Flew
		Obtener
Give
	Went
		Tener
Hear
	Held
		Saber
Lead
	Left
		Dejar
Make
	Meant
		Reunir
Put
	Read
		Andar, pasear
Ring
	Ran
		Decir
See
	Shone
		Cantar
Sit
	Sleep
		Hablar
Stand
	Swam
		Tomar o llevar
Tell
	Thought
		Entender
Wear
	Won
		Escribir

6th graders, Michael Jackson (1958 -2009) Biography, with spanish translation.

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5th graders, WebQuest to talk about the family. Click Here.

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Dear students, this homework will help you to practice talking about your family. Do it, it's easy and funny.

6th graders, WebQuest to practice past simple. Click Here.

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Dear students. Work in every exercise of the web quest to learn regular and irregular verbs. And easy and funny way to learn talking about past events.

Dear Students.

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Older Post (es el link que deben cliquear para ver más información de sus contenidos).

Evaluating charts (aspects to consider in your presentations and homeworks).

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6th graders, first evaluating chart to practice talking about the past.

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Name	Was/were	Wh- quest...	Reg / irreg - ? sentences	Time expressions	Past time interview	Total