Introduction
Greetings, class! Today, we embark on a Grammar Expedition where we will explore key concepts from our Headway book through engaging activities. Prepare for an exciting journey into the depths of grammar mastery!
Task
Grammar Explorer Quiz
1. Take the Grammar Explorer Quiz created for you, answering each question carefully.
2. After completing the quiz, review your answers and provide explanations for any questions you found challenging.
Process
1. Identify the part of speech for the word “gigantic” in the sentence:
“The gigantic elephant lumbered through the dense forest.”
2. Correct the following sentence: “She don’t like pizza.”
3.Choose the correct verb tense for the sentence: “I ___ to the store yesterday.”
a) go
b) went
c) going
4.Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: “He enjoys both playing the piano and composing music.”
5. Select the correct possessive form for the noun “children” in the sentence: “The ___ toys were scattered across the room.”
a) childrens’
b) children’s
c) childrens
6. In the sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,” what is the subject?
7. Correct the following sentence: “Neither John or Jane have finished their homework.”
8. Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence: “This is the book ___ I was looking for.”
a) who
b) whom
c) that
9. Identify the indirect object in the sentence: “She gave her friend a thoughtful gift.”
10. Select the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: “The cat is ___ the roof.”
a) on
b) in
c) at
11. Correct the following sentence: “Between you and I, the secret is out.”
12. Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentence: “This is the ___ day of my life.”
a) good
b) better
c) best
13. Identify the antonym for the word “benevolent.”
14. In the sentence “After finishing his homework, Tom went to bed,” what is the subordinate clause?
15. Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: “She ___ her sister every weekend.”
a) visit
b) visits
c) visited
Evaluation
Task 1: Grammar Explorer Quiz Evaluation Guide:
1. Adjective Identification:
• Award points for correctly identifying “gigantic” as an adjective.
2. Sentence Correction:
• Award points for correctly correcting the sentence to “She doesn’t like pizza.”
3. Verb Tense Selection:
• Award points for choosing the correct verb tense “went.”
4. Conjunction Identification:
• Award points for correctly identifying “and” as the coordinating conjunction.
5. Possessive Form Selection:
• Award points for selecting the correct possessive form “children’s.”
6. Subject Identification:
• Award points for correctly identifying “The quick brown fox” as the subject.
7. Subject-Verb Agreement Correction:
• Award points for correctly correcting the sentence to “Neither John nor Jane has finished their homework.”
8. Relative Pronoun Choice:
• Award points for choosing the correct relative pronoun “that.”
9. Indirect Object Identification:
• Award points for correctly identifying “her friend” as the indirect object.
10. Preposition Selection:
• Award points for choosing the correct preposition “on.”
11. Objective Pronoun Correction:
• Award points for correctly correcting the sentence to “Between you and me, the secret is out.”
12. Adjective Superlative Form Selection:
• Award points for choosing the correct form “best.”
13. Antonym Identification:
• Award points for correctly identifying “Malevolent” as the antonym.
14. Subordinate Clause Recognition:
• Award points for correctly identifying “After finishing his homework” as the subordinate clause.
15. Verb Form Selection:
• Award points for choosing the correct form “visits.”
Grading Scale:
• Total Points Possible: 30 points (2 points per question)
• Grade Distribution:
• 27-30 points: A
• 24-26 points: B
• 21-23 points: C
• 18-20 points: D
• 0-17 points: F
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Grammar Explorer Quiz Evaluation Guide provides a detailed breakdown of points for each question, allowing for a nuanced assessment of students’ understanding of various grammar concepts. The evaluation includes considerations for correct, incorrect, and partially correct responses, encouraging a thorough examination of students’ knowledge.
Credits
New Headway English elementary fourth edition
Student's book
Authors:John and Liz Soars
Oxford University Press
Teacher Page
Rahime Kabashi 20 Years Old. Senior Year Student in UBT University. English language department.