diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd3e06ffb500e3f2ce478.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd3e06ffb500e3f2ce478.md index 493853f0f95..4d5932d742e 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd3e06ffb500e3f2ce478.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd3e06ffb500e3f2ce478.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons. # --assignment-- -Watch the video +Watch the video. # --scene-- @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.65, "dialogue": { - "text": "Hello! You're the new graphic designer, right? I'm Maria, the team lead.", + "text": "Hello. You're the new graphic designer, right? I'm Maria, the team lead.", "align": "left" } }, @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 5.1, "finishTime": 9.1, "dialogue": { - "text": "Hi, that's right! I'm Tom McKenzie. It's a pleasure to meet you.", + "text": "Hi, that's right. I'm Tom McKenzie. It's a pleasure to meet you.", "align": "right" } }, @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 9.7, "finishTime": 12.6, "dialogue": { - "text": "Welcome aboard, Tom! How do you like California so far?", + "text": "Welcome aboard, Tom. How do you like California so far?", "align": "left" } }, @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 16.2, "finishTime": 18.5, "dialogue": { - "text": "Great! Let me show you to your desk.", + "text": "Great. Let me show you to your desk.", "align": "left" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5296ffb500e3f2ce479.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5296ffb500e3f2ce479.md index d7395faec91..a4926ebbbdc 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5296ffb500e3f2ce479.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5296ffb500e3f2ce479.md @@ -7,14 +7,16 @@ dashedName: task-1 # --description-- -In English, contractions are commonly used to make speech sound more natural and fluent. `You're` is a contraction of `you are`. +Contractions are commonly used to make speech sound more natural and fluent. `You're` is a contraction of `you are`. This contraction is a combination of the pronoun `you` and the verb `are`, which is part of the verb `to be`. -This contraction is a combination of the pronoun `you` and the verb `are`, which is part of the verb `to be`. `Are` is used here in the present affirmative to make a statement or ask a question. This is a typical way to confirm someone's role or identity in English. +The verb `to be` is irregular. When conjugated with `you`, it becomes `are`. For example, `You are an English learner`. + +`Are` can be used in the present affirmative to make a statement or ask a question. This is a typical way to confirm someone's role or identity. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -28,7 +30,7 @@ This contraction is a combination of the pronoun `you` and the verb `are`, which ### --feedback-- -`You're` is used, which is a contraction of `you are`. The verb `to be` is irregular. When conjugated with `you`, it becomes `are`, as in `You are an English learner.` Here, `you're` expresses the same meaning. +Use a contraction of `you are`. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5386ffb500e3f2ce47a.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5386ffb500e3f2ce47a.md index 9bd7233f2d8..1d626072613 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5386ffb500e3f2ce47a.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/651dd5386ffb500e3f2ce47a.md @@ -7,12 +7,14 @@ dashedName: task-2 # --description-- -In English, to check or confirm something people sometimes use tag questions. For example, `You're a programmer, right?` Here, `right?` is used as a tag to check or confirm the previous statement. +People sometimes use tag questions to check or confirm something. For example: + +`You're a programmer, right?` - Here, `right` is used as a tag to check or confirm the previous statement. # --fillInTheBlank-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6537e6ece93e5724eeb27c54.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6537e6ece93e5724eeb27c54.md index a2350af31b6..39d31805af6 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6537e6ece93e5724eeb27c54.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6537e6ece93e5724eeb27c54.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Maria: I'm Maria, the team lead. # --description-- -In English, we often mention our job or role in a company by saying, `I'm [name], the [job title]`. `Name` refers to the person's name, and `job title` is their occupation. This lets others know our position or role. +To mention your job or role in a company, you'd say, `I'm [name], the [job title]`. `Name` refers to your name, and `job title` is your occupation. This lets others know your position or role. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aa3df5f028dba112f275.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aa3df5f028dba112f275.md index 71a2491aafa..9e8a6a5ce63 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aa3df5f028dba112f275.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aa3df5f028dba112f275.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-4 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aaa9f5f028dba112f276.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aaa9f5f028dba112f276.md index 39e1689d565..197f5df2de4 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aaa9f5f028dba112f276.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aaa9f5f028dba112f276.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-5 # --description-- -When someone makes a correct assumption or guess about you, you can confirm it using phrases like `that's right`. It's a way of agreeing or saying yes to what is said. +When someone makes a correct assumption or guess about you, you can confirm it by using phrases like `That's right`. It's a way of agreeing or saying "yes" to what is said. # --questions-- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Which phrase does Tom use to confirm Maria's statement about him? ### --feedback-- -`that's okay` usually shows acceptance, not confirmation. +`That's okay` usually shows acceptance, not confirmation. --- @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Which phrase does Tom use to confirm Maria's statement about him? ### --feedback-- -`that's left` refers to a direction, not confirmation. +`That's left` refers to a direction, not confirmation. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aae6f5f028dba112f277.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aae6f5f028dba112f277.md index fe2b8163d4e..db1ce3c37b2 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aae6f5f028dba112f277.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543aae6f5f028dba112f277.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-6 # --description-- @@ -18,15 +18,15 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below. ## --sentence-- -`Hi, BLANK BLANK! I'm Tom McKenzie. It's a pleasure to meet you.` +`Hi, BLANK. I'm Tom McKenzie. It's a pleasure to meet you.` ## --blanks-- -`that's` +`that's right` ---- +### --feedback-- -`right` +Tom used these two words to confirm that Maria made a correct guess about him. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abeff5f028dba112f278.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abeff5f028dba112f278.md index 4ff40e38695..95860850947 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abeff5f028dba112f278.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abeff5f028dba112f278.md @@ -7,12 +7,14 @@ dashedName: task-7 # --description-- -In English, the verb `to be` is used to talk about identities, characteristics, and more. The contraction `I'm` is a combination of `I` and `am`. Here, Tom uses it to introduce himself. +The verb `to be` is used to talk about identities, characteristics, and more. + +The contraction `I'm` is a combination of `I am`. Here, Tom uses it to introduce himself. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abf5f5f028dba112f279.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abf5f5f028dba112f279.md index e7dd977bd5c..fd96542eae8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abf5f5f028dba112f279.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6543abf5f5f028dba112f279.md @@ -7,23 +7,27 @@ dashedName: task-8 # --description-- -The word `I'm` is a contraction of `I am`. Contractions are a way to shorten common combinations of words, especially with verbs. +`I'm` is a contraction of `I am`. Contractions are a way to shorten common combinations of words, especially with verbs. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Hi, that's right! BLANK Tom McKenzie.` +`Hi, that's right. BLANK Tom McKenzie.` ## --blanks-- `I'm` +### --feedback-- + +This is the contraction for `I am`. The first letter is capitalized. + # --scene-- ```json diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/655283c039eb38f51e0e6f7e.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/655283c039eb38f51e0e6f7e.md index 80be5067cba..afb39185bec 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/655283c039eb38f51e0e6f7e.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/655283c039eb38f51e0e6f7e.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-9 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65528a7c39eb38f51e0e6f7f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65528a7c39eb38f51e0e6f7f.md index 7c5aeef100b..ed238497389 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65528a7c39eb38f51e0e6f7f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65528a7c39eb38f51e0e6f7f.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-10 # --description-- -Expressions like `It's a pleasure to meet you` are commonly used when meeting someone for the first time as a polite way to greet someone. +Expressions like `It's a pleasure to meet you` are commonly used when meeting someone for the first time. It's a polite way to greet someone. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6552939414fdaa21fc734788.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6552939414fdaa21fc734788.md index e0b7ca1ad2f..3329bd94ed0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6552939414fdaa21fc734788.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6552939414fdaa21fc734788.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-11 # --description-- -The expression `Welcome aboard` is used to greet someone who has just joined a group, team, or organization. It's a warm way of saying "We're glad you're here with us now". +`Welcome aboard` is used to greet someone who has just joined a group, team, or organization. It's a warm way of saying "We're glad you're here with us now". # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65529784e7cb6e24eb03a1af.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65529784e7cb6e24eb03a1af.md index 58d9f3b560a..9dcc7a2127c 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65529784e7cb6e24eb03a1af.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/65529784e7cb6e24eb03a1af.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-12 # --description-- -When you want to ask someone for their opinion or feelings about something, especially a place or an experience, you can use the phrase `How do you like`. +When you want to ask someone for their opinion or feelings about something, especially a place or an experience, you can use the question `How do you like...?`. Maria is asking Tom about his impressions of California. @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Maria is asking Tom about his impressions of California. ## --sentence-- -`Welcome aboard, Tom! How do you BLANK California so far?` +`Welcome aboard, Tom. How do you BLANK California so far?` ## --blanks-- @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Maria is asking Tom about his impressions of California. ### --feedback-- -The verb in the blank refers to a way of asking someone's opinion or feelings about something. +This verb refers to a way of asking someone's opinion or feelings about something. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568bf620d3e770ea770123f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568bf620d3e770ea770123f.md index 4e15298069a..ee9041fdf14 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568bf620d3e770ea770123f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568bf620d3e770ea770123f.md @@ -7,34 +7,28 @@ dashedName: task-13 # --description-- -The phrase `so far` is used in English to indicate the time up to the present moment or up to a certain point. Maria is asking Tom about his feelings or impressions of California from the time he arrived up until now. +`So far` is used to indicate the time up to the present moment or up to a certain point. + +Maria is asking Tom about his feelings or impressions of California from the time he arrived up until now. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`How do you like California BLANK BLANK?` +`Welcome aboard, Tom. How do you like California BLANK?` ## --blanks-- -`so` +`so far` ### --feedback-- -The phrase in the blanks refers to a period of time up to the present moment. - ---- - -`far` - -### --feedback-- - -The phrase in the blanks refers to a period of time up to the present moment. +These two words refer to a period of time up to the present moment. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c0f3792d990efe47949e.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c0f3792d990efe47949e.md index 7ecafc305c9..08ba570fa7f 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c0f3792d990efe47949e.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c0f3792d990efe47949e.md @@ -17,20 +17,12 @@ Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. ## --sentence-- -`How do you like California BLANK BLANK?` +`How do you like California BLANK?` ## --blanks-- -`so` +`so far` ### --feedback-- -Consider a phrase that inquires about experiences up to the present moment. - ---- - -`far` - -### --feedback-- - -Consider a phrase that inquires about experiences up to the present moment. +Consider a two-word phrase that asks about experiences up to the present moment. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c181c8a1420f262b698b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c181c8a1420f262b698b.md index aab8be4a59e..86cb510863d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c181c8a1420f262b698b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c181c8a1420f262b698b.md @@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ Tom: I like it. It's different from Texas, but I like it here. # --description-- -When talking about preferences or feelings towards something, the phrase `I like it` is often used. Tom uses this phrase to express his positive feelings towards California. +When talking about preferences or feelings towards something, `I like it` is often used. + +Tom uses this phrase to express his positive feelings towards California. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -24,10 +26,18 @@ When talking about preferences or feelings towards something, the phrase `I like `I` +### --feedback-- + +This pronoun is used when you talk about yourself. It is capitalized. + --- `it` +### --feedback-- + +This pronoun is used to talk about something already mentioned or easy to see. + # --scene-- ```json diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c3d772f1460fc81f40e9.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c3d772f1460fc81f40e9.md index c011ff28da9..1d16587ff60 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c3d772f1460fc81f40e9.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c3d772f1460fc81f40e9.md @@ -7,34 +7,28 @@ dashedName: task-17 # --description-- -We often compare things using `different from`. It helps to describe how one thing is not the same as another. +You often compare things using `different from`. It helps to describe how one thing is not the same as another. For example: + +`This app is different from the old one.` - It is not the same as the old app. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`It's BLANK BLANK Texas, but I like it here.` +`I like it. It's BLANK Texas, but I like it here.` ## --blanks-- -`different` +`different from` ### --feedback-- -What words does Tom use to compare California and Texas? - ---- - -`from` - -### --feedback-- - -What words does Tom use to compare California and Texas? +Tom used these two words to compare California and Texas. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c618310cf51076e23d33.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c618310cf51076e23d33.md index 29d28c71fd0..8577daa4d79 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c618310cf51076e23d33.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c618310cf51076e23d33.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Tom: I like it. It's different from Texas, but I like it here. # --description-- -In the dialogue, Tom uses `It's` as a contraction of `It` and `is`. This contraction is often used in spoken English to express feelings or opinions about something. You'll learn more about it in the next challenge. +In the dialogue, Tom uses `It's` as a contraction of `It is`. This contraction is often used in spoken English to express feelings or opinions about something. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ In the dialogue, Tom uses `It's` as a contraction of `It` and `is`. This contrac `It's` +### --feedback-- + +This is the contraction for `it is`. The first letter is capitalized. + # --scene-- ```json diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c68b92a63810a57cffaf.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c68b92a63810a57cffaf.md index 83a2291f10b..f8ab56d61a3 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c68b92a63810a57cffaf.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c68b92a63810a57cffaf.md @@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ Tom: I like it. It's different from Texas, but I like it here. --> # --description-- -Instead of saying `California is different from Texas`, Tom says: `It's different from Texas`. Tom uses `It's` as a contraction of `It` and `is`. In this context, `It` refers to `California`. + +Instead of saying `California is different from Texas`, Tom says: `It's different from Texas`. He uses `It's` as a contraction of `It is`. In this context, `It` refers to `California`. When talking about places or things, especially when comparing or describing them, `it's` serves as a subject and verb starter for the sentence. @@ -49,10 +50,6 @@ There's no mention of food in the dialogue. California -### --feedback-- - -In this context, `It's` refers to California, which Tom is describing in relation to Texas. - ## --video-solution-- 4 diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c759cb59e810dfaa1506.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c759cb59e810dfaa1506.md index babadc6ffca..64e5031e021 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c759cb59e810dfaa1506.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/6568c759cb59e810dfaa1506.md @@ -34,15 +34,11 @@ He misses Texas a lot. ### --feedback-- -While Tom acknowledges differences from Texas, he doesn't explicitly express missing it in this line. +While Tom acknowledges differences from Texas, he doesn't explicitly express missing it. --- -He is content and feels positive about California. - -### --feedback-- - -`I like it here` indicates contentment and positivity about the place. +He is happy and feels positive about California. --- @@ -50,7 +46,7 @@ He is neutral and has no strong feelings about California. ### --feedback-- -The phrase `I like it here` shows a definite positive sentiment, not neutrality. +`I like it here` shows a definite positive sentiment, not neutrality. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0d0e74f6a40d87328d38.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0d0e74f6a40d87328d38.md index f4c595738e7..469c24ba567 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0d0e74f6a40d87328d38.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0d0e74f6a40d87328d38.md @@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ Tom: I like it. It's different from Texas, but I like it here. # --description-- -The phrase `I like it here` is commonly used to express positive feelings about a current location or environment. When someone says this, they are often commenting on their general comfort, happiness, or satisfaction with the place they are in. In this dialogue, Tom is emphasizing his contentment in California, despite it being different from Texas. +`I like it here` is commonly used to express positive feelings about a current location or environment. When someone says this, they are often commenting on their general comfort, happiness, or satisfaction with the place they are in. + +In this dialogue, Tom is emphasizing how happy he is in California, even though it's different from Texas. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0dde6087df0dd5729d6e.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0dde6087df0dd5729d6e.md index fabc35bd972..fd922b6ab0d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0dde6087df0dd5729d6e.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0dde6087df0dd5729d6e.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-22 # --description-- -When someone wants to guide or direct another person somewhere, they can use `let me show you to your [place]`, `place` being the destination. +When someone wants to guide or direct another person somewhere, they can use `Let me show you to [place]`, `place` being the destination. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Let me BLANK you to your BLANK.` +`Great. Let me BLANK you to your BLANK.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When someone wants to guide or direct another person somewhere, they can use `le ### --feedback-- -Maria wants to guide Tom to a place in the office. +This verb means to guide or help someone see where something is. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Maria wants to guide Tom to a place in the office. ### --feedback-- -Maria wants to guide Tom to a place in the office. +It's a piece of furniture where you sit and work, often in an office. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0eaf7d37610e43662464.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0eaf7d37610e43662464.md index a90c285ee22..c8bb6b02a2c 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0eaf7d37610e43662464.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0eaf7d37610e43662464.md @@ -5,15 +5,20 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-23 --- + + # --description-- -The phrase `let me show you` is an offer of assistance or guidance. It expresses the speaker's intention to demonstrate or direct something to the listener. +`Let me show you` is an offer of assistance or guidance. It expresses the speaker's intention to demonstrate or direct something to the listener. # --questions-- ## --text-- -Which of the following best describes the meaning of `let me show you`? +Which of the following best describes the meaning of `Let me show you`? ## --answers-- @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ I don't know where it is. ### --feedback-- -This phrase is about demonstrating or guiding, not hiding or buying. +This phrase is about demonstrating or guiding, not asking where something is. --- @@ -33,7 +38,7 @@ Let's buy this together. ### --feedback-- -This phrase is about demonstrating or guiding, not hiding or buying. +This phrase is about demonstrating or guiding, not buying something. --- @@ -41,7 +46,7 @@ I'll hide this from you. ### --feedback-- -This phrase is about demonstrating or guiding, not hiding or buying. +This phrase is about demonstrating or guiding, not hiding something. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0f4f303dce0e865e746b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0f4f303dce0e865e746b.md index 9a739478008..43de7d4c6fa 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0f4f303dce0e865e746b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a0f4f303dce0e865e746b.md @@ -5,11 +5,16 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-24 --- + + # --description-- -The phrase `let me show you` can be used to direct attention and introduce something. For example: +`Let me show you` can be used to direct attention and introduce something. For example: -`This is the main office area. Let me show you to the conference room.` +`Let me show you to the conference room.` - The speaker is offering to personally take the listener to the conference room. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10141825a30eb81ff4db.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10141825a30eb81ff4db.md index 93469d4fd6c..d6b40a0cdcd 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10141825a30eb81ff4db.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10141825a30eb81ff4db.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-25 --- + + # --description-- A `desk` is often the central part of one's workspace, especially in an office setting. People typically use it to set up their computers, write, read, and do other work-related tasks. @@ -21,23 +26,19 @@ Water it like a plant ### --feedback-- -Desks are not plants. They don't need water to grow. Try it again! +A `desk` is not a plant. It doesn't need water to grow. --- Organize and tidy it -### --feedback-- - -To `organize` means to arrange things in a structured manner or specific order. `Tidy up` means to make something neat and orderly. Both these actions are commonly done to a workspace or desk to prepare for tasks. Well done! - --- Cook food on it ### --feedback-- -Desks are for working, not for cooking. They aren't heat-resistant like stovetops. Try it again! +A `desk` is used for working, not cooking. It isn't heat-resistant like stovetops. --- @@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ Wear it like clothing ### --feedback-- -Desks are furniture items, not wearable objects. You can't put on a desk like a shirt or pants. Try it again! +A `desk` is a furniture item, not a wearable object. You can't put on a desk like a shirt or pants. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10aaa023200eddd09d88.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10aaa023200eddd09d88.md index a7a4865a8ef..1bcb99f1e0c 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10aaa023200eddd09d88.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a10aaa023200eddd09d88.md @@ -5,15 +5,20 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-26 --- + + # --description-- -A drawing tablet is a tool that people use with computers to draw or design things. +A `drawing tablet` is a tool that people use with computers to draw or design things. # --questions-- ## --text-- -What is a drawing tablet? +What is a `drawing tablet`? ## --answers-- @@ -29,23 +34,19 @@ A tool for painting walls. ### --feedback-- -We use brushes or rollers for this, not drawing tablets. +You use brushes or rollers for this, not drawing tablets. --- A tool used with computers to draw. -### --feedback-- - -Yes! Drawing tablets connect to computers. - --- A kind of chair. ### --feedback-- -We don't draw with chairs. Think about a tool used with computers. +You don't draw with chairs. Think about a tool used with computers. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a1298f2a0400f56b31e25.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a1298f2a0400f56b31e25.md index 9f9c0b9afc7..18d40f32770 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a1298f2a0400f56b31e25.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a1298f2a0400f56b31e25.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-27 # --description-- @@ -18,23 +18,15 @@ Maria is directing Tom to his workspace and describing certain items on his desk ## --sentence-- -`Do you see the desk with a BLANK BLANK and a computer?` +`Do you see the desk with a BLANK and a computer?` ## --blanks-- -`drawing` +`drawing tablet` ### --feedback-- -Listen to the sentence. - ---- - -`tablet` - -### --feedback-- - -Listen to the sentence. +These two words refer to a device you can draw on with a pen and see the image on a screen. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a137523a9bc0f9d3bae01.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a137523a9bc0f9d3bae01.md index bab0fc435f0..725db581ae7 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a137523a9bc0f9d3bae01.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a137523a9bc0f9d3bae01.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-29 # --description-- -The term `workspace` is often used to describe the area where someone works, especially in an office environment. +`Workspace` is often used to describe the area where someone works, especially in an office environment. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a13f01a59cb0fc9d52149.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a13f01a59cb0fc9d52149.md index 4dd2c65902f..00784e77619 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a13f01a59cb0fc9d52149.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a13f01a59cb0fc9d52149.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-30 # --description-- -Expressing satisfaction or contentment in English can be done using various expressions. `Everything looks great` is one way to show that you are pleased or satisfied with something. +Expressing satisfaction or happiness can be done using various expressions. `Everything looks great` is one way to show that you are pleased or satisfied with something. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a18189b21f51037e518b4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a18189b21f51037e518b4.md index c3e5cd76d6f..efbc32300a0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a18189b21f51037e518b4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a18189b21f51037e518b4.md @@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ Tom: Everything looks great. Thanks for showing me around the place, Maria. # --description-- -When expressing gratitude, we sometimes mention the action for which we are thankful. Here, Tom is specifically thanking Maria for something she did. +When expressing gratitude, you sometimes mention the action for which you are thankful. + +Here, Tom is specifically thanking Maria for something she did. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -26,7 +28,7 @@ When expressing gratitude, we sometimes mention the action for which we are than ### --feedback-- -What did Maria do for Tom that he's expressing gratitude for? +This verb means taking someone to see different parts of a place and explaining things. It ends in `-ing`. --- @@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ What did Maria do for Tom that he's expressing gratitude for? ### --feedback-- -What did Maria do for Tom that he's expressing gratitude for? +This noun refers to a general word for a location, like a building or area. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2a7b05241026c429e3f0.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2a7b05241026c429e3f0.md index 02ee4d16934..09f74519353 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2a7b05241026c429e3f0.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2a7b05241026c429e3f0.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons. # --assignment-- -Watch the video +Watch the video. # --scene-- @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 4.9, "finishTime": 7.7, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, hi Tom! I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", + "text": "Oh, hi Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", "align": "right" } }, @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 23.9, "finishTime": 27.3, "dialogue": { - "text": "That's so true. I'm a bit inactive, sitting all the time.", + "text": "That's so true. I'm a bit inactive sitting all the time.", "align": "right" } }, @@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 33, "finishTime": 36.5, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.", + "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.", "align": "left" } }, @@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 37.5, "finishTime": 40.4, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah. At this company, they're very attentive to these details.", + "text": "Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to these details.", "align": "right" } }, @@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 44.5, "finishTime": 50.2, "dialogue": { - "text": "This is so cool. A standing desk, an ergonomic chair and an ergonomic mouse.", + "text": "This is so cool. A standing desk, an ergonomic chair, and an ergonomic mouse.", "align": "left" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2b1c7216c026fcd156c7.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2b1c7216c026fcd156c7.md index 4fbaac48f03..3778a18f9ac 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2b1c7216c026fcd156c7.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2b1c7216c026fcd156c7.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-34 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ When greeting someone casually or for the first time, `Hi there` is a friendly w ## --sentence-- -`BLANK BLANK. I'm Tom.` +`BLANK BLANK. I'm Tom. I'm the new graphic designer.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When greeting someone casually or for the first time, `Hi there` is a friendly w ### --feedback-- -Think about a common casual greeting. +Think about a common casual greeting. The first letter is capitalized. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2bfbfc3336274c874bed.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2bfbfc3336274c874bed.md index 0959a26f4fd..7fbbe48e1a8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2bfbfc3336274c874bed.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a2bfbfc3336274c874bed.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-35 --- + + # --description-- Occupations or professions are roles people have in their jobs. In this dialogue, Tom introduces himself with his profession. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3f5be79ce02dcc157d6b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3f5be79ce02dcc157d6b.md index 066d299fdc0..d32a9dcbafe 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3f5be79ce02dcc157d6b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3f5be79ce02dcc157d6b.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 22 dashedName: task-36 --- + + # --description-- Using the correct articles (`a`, `an`, `the`) is crucial in English. Here, Tom is introducing himself and specifying his role at the new place. @@ -17,7 +22,7 @@ What is the best article to show that Tom is the only new graphic designer in th ## --sentence-- -`I'm BLANK new graphic designer.` +`Hi there. I'm Tom. I'm BLANK new graphic designer.` ## --blanks-- @@ -25,7 +30,7 @@ What is the best article to show that Tom is the only new graphic designer in th ### --feedback-- -When specifying a unique role or position, think about which article would be the most appropriate. +Think about which article would be the most appropriate when specifying a unique role or position. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3fd085a6e92dfbaee96a.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3fd085a6e92dfbaee96a.md index dea93afb849..aa7ef3790f8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3fd085a6e92dfbaee96a.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a3fd085a6e92dfbaee96a.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-37 # --description-- @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Sophie introduces herself with her job title in the dialogue. "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.46, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, hi, Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", + "text": "Oh, hi Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a401d1b00af2e25b0fd8b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a401d1b00af2e25b0fd8b.md index 0821a44e242..8cad9027b66 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a401d1b00af2e25b0fd8b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a401d1b00af2e25b0fd8b.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-38 # --description-- -Using `a` or `an` before a title indicates that the role isn't unique and there might be others with the same title. +Using `a` or `an` before a job title indicates that the role isn't unique and there might be others with the same title. # --questions-- @@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ Is Sophie likely to be the only developer from the company? Yes +### --feedback-- + +Sophie uses an article `a`, which indicates she's not the only developer. + --- No @@ -63,7 +67,7 @@ No "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.46, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, hi, Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", + "text": "Oh, hi Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a417f7f9daf2e9aae6831.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a417f7f9daf2e9aae6831.md index 1dd921a81ee..fc0ee5a73a5 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a417f7f9daf2e9aae6831.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a417f7f9daf2e9aae6831.md @@ -7,16 +7,16 @@ dashedName: task-39 # --description-- -Identify how articles change the context of a sentence. Articles, like `the` and `a`, can change the meaning of a sentence. `The` talks about something specific. `A` talks about something in general. +Identify how articles change the context of a sentence. Articles, like `the` and `a`, can change the meaning of a sentence. `The` talks about something specific. `A` talks about something in general. For example: -For Example: -`Tom is a graphic designer in our company` means there are many graphic designers and Tom is one of them. -`Tom is the graphic designer of our company` means there is only one person in the company matching this description (that's Tom). +- `Tom is a graphic designer in our company` means there are many graphic designers and Tom is one of them. + +- `Tom is the graphic designer of our company` means there is only one person in the company matching this description (that's Tom). Notice that, after `graphic designer`, there are details that made the situation more specific. In this company, there's only one person that could fit the profile - Tom. @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Notice that, after `graphic designer`, there are details that made the situation ## --text-- -In which statement does the term CEO refer to a specific person known to both the speaker and the listener? +In which statement does the term `CEO` refer to a specific person known to both the speaker and the listener? ## --answers-- @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ In which statement does the term CEO refer to a specific person known to both th ### --feedback-- -`a CEO` means it could be any CEO, not someone they both know. +Here, `a CEO` means it could be any CEO, not someone they both know. ## --video-solution-- @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ In which statement does the term CEO refer to a specific person known to both th "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.46, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, hi, Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", + "text": "Oh, hi Tom. I'm Sophie. I'm a developer.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a421a905e792eca05d447.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a421a905e792eca05d447.md index 8807e5444fc..8384ceb1f2f 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a421a905e792eca05d447.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a421a905e792eca05d447.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-40 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4297fcc0d72ef9b60c21.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4297fcc0d72ef9b60c21.md index 1cd78957426..6b84c8feb24 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4297fcc0d72ef9b60c21.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4297fcc0d72ef9b60c21.md @@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ Tom: I'm from Texas. How about you? # --description-- -When you want to share where you were born or where you grew up, you can state your origin using `I'm from [place of origin]`. `Place of origin` is where you are from. After sharing your own origin, you can ask someone else about theirs with `How about you?` +When you want to share where you were born or where you grew up, you can state your origin using `I'm from [place of origin]`. `Place of origin` is where you are from. + +After sharing your own origin, you can ask someone else about theirs with `How about you?` # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -26,7 +28,7 @@ When you want to share where you were born or where you grew up, you can state y ### --feedback-- -Think about the common expression used to talk about one's origin. +This preposition is used to talk about one's origin. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4ef5de14f8301be5764b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4ef5de14f8301be5764b.md index 122892028a1..9b85a71a210 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4ef5de14f8301be5764b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4ef5de14f8301be5764b.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 22 dashedName: task-43 --- + + # --description-- `I'm from...` is a standard way to indicate where someone is originally from, be it a city, country, or any other place of origin. @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ dashedName: task-43 ### --feedback-- -The blank is looking for a subject and a verb to indicate someone's origin. +This is the contraction for `I am`. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4f714165773059ce7ad4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4f714165773059ce7ad4.md index 039ec9c6ee7..67cbd2b09ea 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4f714165773059ce7ad4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4f714165773059ce7ad4.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-44 # --description-- @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ In the context of the dialogue, `here` refers to the location of the speaker, po ### --feedback-- -Sophie uses a word to indicate she's from the same location they are currently in. +Sophie uses this word to indicate she's from the same location they are currently in. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4fcaa739b7308ad795bf.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4fcaa739b7308ad795bf.md index 40a68e2c68d..ab9a6e890a5 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4fcaa739b7308ad795bf.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a4fcaa739b7308ad795bf.md @@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ Tom: Thanks. Everybody is so nice around here. # --description-- -When you want to talk about all the people in a particular group without exceptions, you use the word `everybody`. When combined with `is`, it means all the people in the group possess a particular characteristic. Here, Tom is saying all the people he met at the office are nice. +When you want to talk about all the people in a particular group without exceptions, you use the word `everybody`. When combined with `is`, it means all the people in the group possess a particular characteristic. + +In the dialogue, Tom is saying all the people he met at the office are nice. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -26,7 +28,7 @@ When you want to talk about all the people in a particular group without excepti ### --feedback-- -Think about a word that includes all people in a group. +Think about a word that includes all people in a group. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a503aa1f2c630b3951067.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a503aa1f2c630b3951067.md index 0d15429c32c..631e0017c3e 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a503aa1f2c630b3951067.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a503aa1f2c630b3951067.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-46 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a509eeac7e030e2a16bab.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a509eeac7e030e2a16bab.md index 8ede8b6cb6b..473ea2ff9c3 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a509eeac7e030e2a16bab.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a509eeac7e030e2a16bab.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-47 # --description-- -Demonstrative pronouns like `this` and `those` help to point to specific items, distinguishing them from others. Tom uses one to inquire about a particular type of desk he observes. +Demonstrative pronouns like `this` and `those` help to point to specific items, distinguishing them from others. Tom uses them to inquire about a particular type of desk he observes. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Hey, is BLANK one of BLANK standing desks?` +`Hey, is BLANK one of BLANK standing desks? These are great.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Demonstrative pronouns like `this` and `those` help to point to specific items, ### --feedback-- -Listen again. +This pronoun is used to talk about something close to you. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Listen again. ### --feedback-- -Listen again. +This pronoun is used to talk about things that are farther away or already mentioned. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a510695ccb03109117af0.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a510695ccb03109117af0.md index 20ddd63fa44..58e95df6c19 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a510695ccb03109117af0.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a510695ccb03109117af0.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-48 # --description-- -The demonstrative pronoun `this` is used to refer to a singular noun that is close to the speaker, both in terms of distance and in terms of the topic of conversation. It can refer to both tangible objects and intangible ideas or situations. +The demonstrative pronoun `this` is used to refer to a singular noun that is close to the speaker, both in terms of distance and in terms of the topic of conversation. It can refer to both material objects and abstract ideas or situations. # --questions-- @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Which sentence correctly uses the demonstrative pronoun `this`? ### --feedback-- -`This` is used for singular nouns. Look for a sentence where "this" points to a single item or idea. +`This` is used for singular nouns. Look for a sentence where `this` points to a single item or idea. --- @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Which sentence correctly uses the demonstrative pronoun `this`? ### --feedback-- -`This` is used for singular nouns. Look for a sentence where "this" points to a single item or idea. +`This` is used for singular nouns. Look for a sentence where `this` points to a single item or idea. --- @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Which sentence correctly uses the demonstrative pronoun `this`? ### --feedback-- -`This` is used for singular nouns. Look for a sentence where "this" points to a single item or idea. +`This` is used for singular nouns. Look for a sentence where `this` points to a single item or idea. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a51effc10b2316bad8479.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a51effc10b2316bad8479.md index 0c9c6ecd6af..7da741a6a38 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a51effc10b2316bad8479.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a51effc10b2316bad8479.md @@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ dashedName: task-50 # --description-- -`This` and `those` are both demonstrative pronouns, but they are used in different contexts. `This` refers to a singular item close to the speaker, while `those` refers to plural items that are further away or not currently being discussed. +`This` and `those` are both demonstrative pronouns, but they are used in different contexts. + +`This` refers to a singular item close to the speaker, while `those` refers to plural items that are further away or not currently being discussed. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -21,7 +23,7 @@ dashedName: task-50 ### --feedback-- -Think of a word that refers to a singular item that's close or currently being discussed. For multiple items or people, especially if they're at a distance, which word would you use? +Think of a word that refers to a singular item that's close or currently being discussed. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -29,4 +31,4 @@ Think of a word that refers to a singular item that's close or currently being d ### --feedback-- -Think of a word that refers to a singular item that's close or currently being discussed. For multiple items or people, especially if they're at a distance, which word would you use? +This word is used for multiple items or people, especially if they're at a distance. The first letter is capitalized. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a52da3392f631b9f3e022.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a52da3392f631b9f3e022.md index 66e0908a3cd..0d69a77f6aa 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a52da3392f631b9f3e022.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a52da3392f631b9f3e022.md @@ -7,34 +7,28 @@ dashedName: task-52 # --description-- -In workplaces, especially in offices, there's a focus on ergonomics and health. One popular discussion is about the benefits of standing instead of sitting continuously. `Stand up` refers to the action of rising from a sitting position, while `sitting` means being in a position where one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet. +In workplaces, especially in offices, there's a focus on ergonomics and health. One popular discussion is about the benefits of standing instead of sitting continuously. + +`Stand up` refers to the action of rising from a sitting position, while `sitting` means being in a position where one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`It is good to BLANK BLANK a little instead of just BLANK all the time.` +`It's good to BLANK a little instead of just BLANK all the time.` ## --blanks-- -`stand` +`stand up` ### --feedback-- -Think of the two actions that are commonly contrasted in discussions about office ergonomics. - ---- - -`up` - -### --feedback-- - -Think of the two actions that are commonly contrasted in discussions about office ergonomics. +These two words mean to rise to your feet from a sitting position. --- @@ -42,7 +36,7 @@ Think of the two actions that are commonly contrasted in discussions about offic ### --feedback-- -Think of the two actions that are commonly contrasted in discussions about office ergonomics. +This verb refers to the action of being in a seat or chair. It ends in `-ing`. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a533c5a7e5231e15b93b4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a533c5a7e5231e15b93b4.md index 4c690422305..0a30b249782 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a533c5a7e5231e15b93b4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a533c5a7e5231e15b93b4.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-53 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a538cc4109d3209f5f536.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a538cc4109d3209f5f536.md index 2da30cf1cc8..602508b221d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a538cc4109d3209f5f536.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a538cc4109d3209f5f536.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-54 # --description-- -When you want to express agreement or affirmation to what someone has just said, you can use phrases like `That's so true` or `That is true`. It's a way to show you are in alignment with the previous statement. +When you want to express agreement or affirmation to what someone has just said, you can use phrases like `That's so true` or `That is true`. It's a way to show you agree with the previous statement. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`BLANK so true.` +`BLANK so true. I'm a bit inactive sitting all the time.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When you want to express agreement or affirmation to what someone has just said, ### --feedback-- -Think of a term that indicates agreement with a prior statement. +This is the contraction for `that is`, used to agree or give an opinion. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a54278a4df6323549e8f9.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a54278a4df6323549e8f9.md index 6960dfa9629..a108a9ae6e0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a54278a4df6323549e8f9.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a54278a4df6323549e8f9.md @@ -35,10 +35,6 @@ You see a tablet far away and say: `BLANK is the tablet I want.` `That` -### --feedback-- - -Feedback3. - --- `Those` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a549c4d9b91326cfe1863.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a549c4d9b91326cfe1863.md index d227fa2b7b7..46f4a4aea62 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a549c4d9b91326cfe1863.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a549c4d9b91326cfe1863.md @@ -7,7 +7,11 @@ dashedName: task-56 # --description-- -Use `this` for something close and `that` for something a bit far. +Remember: + +- Use `this` for something close. + +- Use `that` for something a bit far. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -21,7 +25,7 @@ Use `this` for something close and `that` for something a bit far. ### --feedback-- -What word do you use for something right next to you? +What word do you use for something right next to you? The first letter is capitalized. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a554956201b329a0d182a.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a554956201b329a0d182a.md index 955273801d1..246c302f1dc 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a554956201b329a0d182a.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a554956201b329a0d182a.md @@ -19,10 +19,6 @@ Pick the sentence that uses `this` and `that` correctly. `This mouse here works well, but that one over there doesn't.` -### --feedback-- - -`This` is for the mouse close by, and `that` for the one farther away. - --- `That is my phone on this table, but this is my charger in that room.` @@ -37,7 +33,7 @@ The sentence structure is awkward. Normally, `this` and `that` are not used in t ### --feedback-- -`Wires` is plural, so the correct form should be `these are,` not `that are`. +`Wires` is plural, so the correct form should be `these are`, not `that are`. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a55ea17414032d482d278.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a55ea17414032d482d278.md index a264f5dc66e..1bd59cb19bc 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a55ea17414032d482d278.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a55ea17414032d482d278.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-58 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a56f89acf253314e9f6d6.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a56f89acf253314e9f6d6.md index 52936aa6bb4..51e87a441ae 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a56f89acf253314e9f6d6.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a56f89acf253314e9f6d6.md @@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-59 --- + + # --description-- -The word `inactive` is used to describe a state of not being active or engaged in physical movement. It can refer to a lack of physical activity or any kind of action. +`Inactive` is used to describe a state of not being active or engaged in physical movement. It can refer to a lack of physical activity or any kind of action. # --questions-- @@ -29,7 +34,7 @@ Not taking any actions ### --feedback-- -While this can be a form of inactivity, in the context, Sophie is talking about physical activity. +While this can be a form of inactivity, in this context Sophie is talking about physical activity. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a575febfa2c333c495c2f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a575febfa2c333c495c2f.md index b8a895792bc..37abd122bc5 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a575febfa2c333c495c2f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a575febfa2c333c495c2f.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When faced with a situation or habit that is not ideal, people often look for an ### --feedback-- -Listen again. +This word refers to something Sophie just mentioned. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Listen again. ### --feedback-- -Listen again. +This noun refers to another choice or option that you can use instead. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a57d2c0603e33638c7770.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a57d2c0603e33638c7770.md index de9e796d3f6..13c6dad8e54 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a57d2c0603e33638c7770.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a57d2c0603e33638c7770.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-61 --- + + # --description-- An `alternative` refers to another option or solution that is different from the one currently in use or being considered. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a584f57a1a9338e3cb347.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a584f57a1a9338e3cb347.md index b4d6ab41102..c1cdbdb9853 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a584f57a1a9338e3cb347.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a584f57a1a9338e3cb347.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 22 dashedName: task-62 --- + + # --description-- Words like `your` and `my` are used to show possession. `Your` refers to something belonging to the person you are speaking to, while `my` refers to something that belongs to you. @@ -13,7 +18,7 @@ Words like `your` and `my` are used to show possession. `Your` refers to somethi ## --sentence-- -`But hey, now BLANK desk is just like BLANK desk.` +`But hey, now BLANK desk is just like BLANK desk. You're in luck.` ## --blanks-- @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ Words like `your` and `my` are used to show possession. `Your` refers to somethi ### --feedback-- -`Your` indicates possession for the listener, while `my` indicates possession for the speaker. In this dialogue, Sophie is making a comparison between Tom's desk (the listener's) and her own desk (the speaker's). +This word refers to something that belongs to Tom (the listener). --- @@ -29,7 +34,7 @@ Words like `your` and `my` are used to show possession. `Your` refers to somethi ### --feedback-- -`Your` indicates possession for the listener, while `my` indicates possession for the speaker. In this dialogue, Sophie is making a comparison between Tom's desk (the listener's) and her own desk (the speaker's). +This word refers to something that belongs to Sophie (the speaker). # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a58b31bc9f233debc2bc9.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a58b31bc9f233debc2bc9.md index 2c62d8ff257..42216c47249 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a58b31bc9f233debc2bc9.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656a58b31bc9f233debc2bc9.md @@ -7,19 +7,20 @@ dashedName: task-63 # --description-- -Certain expressions in English convey meanings that are not immediately clear from the individual words. `You're in luck` is one such expression. -It expresses that someone is fortunate or has good luck in a situation. Sophie uses such a phrase when talking to Tom. +Certain expressions convey meanings that are not immediately clear from the individual words. + +`You're in luck` is one such expression. It expresses that someone is fortunate or has good luck in a situation. Sophie uses this phrase when talking to Tom. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`BLANK in BLANK.` +`But hey, now your desk is just like my desk. BLANK in BLANK.` ## --blanks-- @@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ It expresses that someone is fortunate or has good luck in a situation. Sophie u ### --feedback-- -Listen again. +This is the contraction for `you are`. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -35,7 +36,7 @@ Listen again. ### --feedback-- -Listen again. +This noun refers to good things that happen by chance. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab31ebccec247fde7cee4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab31ebccec247fde7cee4.md index 3322eff4cb4..dfb0da6a312 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab31ebccec247fde7cee4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab31ebccec247fde7cee4.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-64 # --description-- -`Awesome` is a word people use when they really like something. It's like saying `very good!` It's an informal way to show approval or admiration. +`Awesome` is a word people use when they really like something. It's like saying `Very good`. It's an informal way to show approval or admiration. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Tom: Oh, awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too. ### --feedback-- -Listen for a word that means `very good` or `I really like it.` +This word means `very good` or `I really like it`. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Listen for a word that means `very good` or `I really like it.` "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.25, "dialogue": { - "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great too.", + "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab3bfc9e49d4841672043.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab3bfc9e49d4841672043.md index 02633e0631c..ac46f68c4c6 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab3bfc9e49d4841672043.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab3bfc9e49d4841672043.md @@ -5,15 +5,22 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-65 --- + + # --description-- -When someone says `too` at the end of a sentence, they mean `also` or `as well`. For example, `I like it too` means `I also like it`. Adding `too` at the end of a statement implies agreement or adds emphasis that a similar condition or fact applies to what's being discussed. +When someone says `too` at the end of a sentence, they mean `also` or `as well`. For example, `I like it too` means `I also like it`. + +Adding `too` at the end of a statement implies agreement or adds emphasis that a similar condition or fact applies to what's being discussed. # --questions-- ## --text-- -What is Tom implying with `are great, too`? Why does Tom say `are great, too`? +What is Tom implying with his computer and drawing tablet being `great, too`? ## --answers-- @@ -78,7 +85,7 @@ He doesn't think they're good. "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.25, "dialogue": { - "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great too.", + "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab4205a4054486ef3b691.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab4205a4054486ef3b691.md index 481e97dbd62..11cdf27ae38 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab4205a4054486ef3b691.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab4205a4054486ef3b691.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-66 # --description-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Tom is saying that he likes his things. He uses words to show he's happy with th ### --feedback-- -Tom is using words to say his things are good. What words show that he thinks they're good? +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `you`, `we`, or `they`. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Tom is using words to say his things are good. What words show that he thinks th ### --feedback-- -Tom is using words to say his things are good. What words show that he thinks they're good? +This word means something is very good or awesome. # --scene-- @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Tom is using words to say his things are good. What words show that he thinks th "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.25, "dialogue": { - "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great too.", + "text": "Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab48697d63748952254a4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab48697d63748952254a4.md index 84351aacb2f..714e92051d2 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab48697d63748952254a4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab48697d63748952254a4.md @@ -7,34 +7,28 @@ dashedName: task-67 # --description-- -The pronoun `they` is often used to refer to a group of people or entities. In this context, `they` refers to the people responsible within the company. `Are` is the verb `to be` conjugated to agree with the plural pronoun `they`. +The pronoun `they` is often used to refer to a group of people or entities. + +In this context, `they` refers to the people responsible within the company. `Are` is the verb `to be` conjugated to agree with the plural pronoun `they`. Together, it creates the contraction `they're`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Yeah, at this company, BLANK BLANK very attentive to these details.` +`Yeah, at this company BLANK very attentive to these details.` ## --blanks-- -`they` +`they're` ### --feedback-- -Think about a pronoun that represents a group of people and the appropriate verb `to be` form to go with it. - ---- - -`are` - -### --feedback-- - -Think about a pronoun that represents a group of people and the appropriate verb `to be` form to go with it. +This is the contraction for `they are`. # --scene-- @@ -67,7 +61,7 @@ Think about a pronoun that represents a group of people and the appropriate verb "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.85, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah, at this company, they're very attentive to these details.", + "text": "Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to these details.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab50005c38348b94da7a3.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab50005c38348b94da7a3.md index 4166e0ab2ac..9000dde0b91 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab50005c38348b94da7a3.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab50005c38348b94da7a3.md @@ -7,13 +7,15 @@ dashedName: task-68 # --description-- -When referring to a group of people or things, we often use `they` as the subject. Usually after a subject there's a verb. When `they` is followed by the verb `to be` in the present simple, it is conjugated as `are`. Example: `They are my colleagues.` +When referring to a group of people or things, you often use `they` as the subject. + +Usually, after a subject there's a verb. When `they` is followed by the verb `to be` in the present simple, it is conjugated as `are`. For example, `They are my colleagues`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`BLANK BLANK very friendly clients. I love those templates! BLANK BLANK just my style.` +`I love those templates! BLANK BLANK just my style.` ## --blanks-- @@ -21,7 +23,7 @@ When referring to a group of people or things, we often use `they` as the subjec ### --feedback-- -Consider which pronoun you'd use to represent a group or multiple items and match it with the appropriate verb form. +Consider which pronoun you'd use to represent multiple items. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -29,20 +31,4 @@ Consider which pronoun you'd use to represent a group or multiple items and matc ### --feedback-- -Consider which pronoun you'd use to represent a group or multiple items and match it with the appropriate verb form. - ---- - -`They` - -### --feedback-- - -Consider which pronoun you'd use to represent a group or multiple items and match it with the appropriate verb form. - ---- - -`are` - -### --feedback-- - -Consider which pronoun you'd use to represent a group or multiple items and match it with the appropriate verb form. +Consider which verb form of `to be` you'd use for multiple items. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab5a3ee689949124d2e39.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab5a3ee689949124d2e39.md index ffaebabcaae..7aa0553c46d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab5a3ee689949124d2e39.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab5a3ee689949124d2e39.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-69 # --description-- -In English, the pronoun `they` is used for multiple people or things. When talking about the present, `they` is often paired with `are`. +The pronoun `they` is used for multiple people or things. When talking about the present, `they` is often paired with `are`. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab61f20aa9d494cee5466.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab61f20aa9d494cee5466.md index 4f27b16969d..75dacd54a56 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab61f20aa9d494cee5466.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab61f20aa9d494cee5466.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-70 # --description-- -In English, people often use contraction to make speech or writing more concise. `They are` can be abbreviated to form a contraction. +People often use contraction to make speech or writing more concise. `They are` can be abbreviated to form a contraction. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab6f67515b149a377009d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab6f67515b149a377009d.md index 7f42749b31a..4eabbc00567 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab6f67515b149a377009d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab6f67515b149a377009d.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ The correct word should be `their` to indicate possession. ### --feedback-- -Again, the correct word to refer to a location would be `there`. +The correct word to refer to a location would be `there`. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab76473a1ee49d537698d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab76473a1ee49d537698d.md index 1b27c3af5c1..3483dcca328 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab76473a1ee49d537698d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab76473a1ee49d537698d.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-73 --- + + # --description-- Being `attentive` means paying careful attention or listening carefully. @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ Not paying attention ### --feedback-- -This is the opposite of being attentive. +This is the opposite of being `attentive`. --- @@ -29,7 +34,7 @@ Looking somewhere else ### --feedback-- -Being attentive means you are focusing, not looking away. +Being `attentive` means you are focusing, not looking away. --- @@ -41,7 +46,7 @@ Not listening ### --feedback-- -When you're attentive, you are listening or paying attention, not ignoring. +When you're `attentive`, you are listening or paying attention, not ignoring. ## --video-solution-- @@ -78,7 +83,7 @@ When you're attentive, you are listening or paying attention, not ignoring. "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.85, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah, at this company, they're very attentive to these details.", + "text": "Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to these details.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab7e9be47c04a2518dbed.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab7e9be47c04a2518dbed.md index 3a0652fb3cc..85aa8945923 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab7e9be47c04a2518dbed.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab7e9be47c04a2518dbed.md @@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-74 --- + + # --description-- -The phrase `you are into` is an informal way to say that someone really likes something or is interested in a particular activity or topic. +`You are into...` is an informal way to say that someone really likes something or is interested in a particular activity or topic. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab828bd06214a51193f3d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab828bd06214a51193f3d.md index c40270eb817..49bdae563d0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab828bd06214a51193f3d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab828bd06214a51193f3d.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-75 # --description-- -When you want to say that you have a strong interest in something, you can use the phrase `I am into it`. This phrase shows what someone likes or enjoys. +When you want to say that you have a strong interest in something, you can say `I am into...`. This phrase shows what someone likes or enjoys. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ When you want to say that you have a strong interest in something, you can use t ### --feedback-- -Think of a casual phrase that means you really like or are interested in something. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `I`. --- @@ -29,4 +29,4 @@ Think of a casual phrase that means you really like or are interested in somethi ### --feedback-- -Think of a casual phrase that means you really like or are interested in something. +This word is a part of a casual phrase that means you really like or are interested in something. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab8a1d294e14a920320d2.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab8a1d294e14a920320d2.md index ff63b82bd59..1d4b38078eb 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab8a1d294e14a920320d2.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ab8a1d294e14a920320d2.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-76 --- + + # --description-- `Cutting-edge` refers to the most advanced stage of development of something. `Gadgets` are small tools or devices with a particular function. Thus, `cutting-edge gadgets` are the latest and most advanced tools or devices. @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ Outdated tools ### --feedback-- -The term `cutting-edge` means the opposite of outdated. +The term `cutting-edge` means the opposite of `outdated`. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656aba8d560d3c4b069ae7a8.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656aba8d560d3c4b069ae7a8.md index 3c303a28bbe..722ab656044 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656aba8d560d3c4b069ae7a8.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656aba8d560d3c4b069ae7a8.md @@ -7,18 +7,20 @@ dashedName: task-77 # --description-- -`Cutting-edge gadgets` refers to the most recent and advanced devices. Listening carefully to conversations can help you complete sentences that discuss such topics. +`Cutting-edge gadgets` refer to the most recent and advanced devices. + +Listening carefully to conversations can help you complete sentences that discuss such topics. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Yeah, at this company, they're very BLANK to these BLANK. You are going to like it here if you are into BLANK gadgets.` +`Yeah, at this company they're very BLANK to these BLANK. You're going to like it here if you're into BLANK gadgets.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +28,7 @@ Sophie: Yeah. Here in the company, they are very attentive to these details. You ### --feedback-- -Listen carefully to the dialogue and focus on the words that describe the company's approach to gadgets and the type of gadgets mentioned. +This word means to be careful about something. --- @@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ Listen carefully to the dialogue and focus on the words that describe the compan ### --feedback-- -Listen carefully to the dialogue and focus on the words that describe the company's approach to gadgets and the type of gadgets mentioned. +This word in the plural form refers to small parts of something. --- @@ -42,7 +44,7 @@ Listen carefully to the dialogue and focus on the words that describe the compan ### --feedback-- -Listen carefully to the dialogue and focus on the words that describe the company's approach to gadgets and the type of gadgets mentioned. +This word means something is very new and modern. This is a compound word, remember to use `-`. # --scene-- @@ -75,7 +77,7 @@ Listen carefully to the dialogue and focus on the words that describe the compan "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.85, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah, at this company, they're very attentive to these details.", + "text": "Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to these details.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abac861f4a04b312b0421.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abac861f4a04b312b0421.md index 279053381c1..a2bddab0d38 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abac861f4a04b312b0421.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abac861f4a04b312b0421.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-78 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The demonstrative pronoun `these` points to specific items or details that are c ## --sentence-- -`Yeah, at this company, they're very attentive to BLANK details.` +`Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to BLANK details. You're going to like it here if you're into cutting-edge gadgets.` ## --blanks-- @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Think of a demonstrative pronoun that can be used to highlight specific details "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.85, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah, at this company, they're very attentive to these details.", + "text": "Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to these details.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abb977f9ecf4b821aed11.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abb977f9ecf4b821aed11.md index 18a65ae2997..96ae04e87e6 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abb977f9ecf4b821aed11.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abb977f9ecf4b821aed11.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-79 # --description-- @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ The context doesn't suggest that Sophie is discussing people when mentioning `th "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 3.85, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah, at this company, they're very attentive to these details.", + "text": "Yeah, at this company they're very attentive to these details.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abe0ac290774c4de173d4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abe0ac290774c4de173d4.md index f96fbd25d44..f4d5266b01d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abe0ac290774c4de173d4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656abe0ac290774c4de173d4.md @@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ dashedName: task-82 # --description-- -People often refer to items around them using `this`, `that`, `these`, and `those`. Your task is to identify the correct demonstrative pronouns to complete the sentences. Pay attention to the context, which will give you clues about proximity and number. +People often refer to items around them using `this`, `that`, `these`, and `those`. + +Your task is to identify the correct demonstrative pronouns to complete the sentences. Pay attention to the context, which will give you clues about proximity and number. # --instructions-- @@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ Fill in the blanks with `This`, `That`, `These`, and `Those`. ### --feedback-- -The computer is singular and right next to the speaker, indicating immediacy. +`The computer` is singular and right next to the speaker, indicating immediacy. --- @@ -33,7 +35,7 @@ The computer is singular and right next to the speaker, indicating immediacy. ### --feedback-- -Printer is singular, but it's across the room, indicating it's farther away. +`Printer` is singular, but it's across the room, indicating it's farther away. --- @@ -41,7 +43,7 @@ Printer is singular, but it's across the room, indicating it's farther away. ### --feedback-- -Chairs are plural and located around a nearby table, indicating closeness. +`Chairs` are plural and located around a nearby table, indicating closeness. --- @@ -49,4 +51,4 @@ Chairs are plural and located around a nearby table, indicating closeness. ### --feedback-- -Files are plural, and they're in a distant cabinet, showing they're not close. +`Files` are plural, and they're in a distant cabinet, showing they're not close. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cad88af98af049df17177.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cad88af98af049df17177.md index 34af3e43fe2..233dbc1b86d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cad88af98af049df17177.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cad88af98af049df17177.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-83 --- + + # --description-- Expressions like `This is so cool` are informal ways to show admiration or excitement about something. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caddea3aba304c6172571.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caddea3aba304c6172571.md index a9a0daddabc..3445521c5d3 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caddea3aba304c6172571.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caddea3aba304c6172571.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-84 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Tom: This is so cool. A standing Desk, an ergonomic chair and an ergonomic mouse ## --sentence-- -`A standing desk, an BLANK chair and an BLANK mouse.` +`This is so cool. A standing desk, an BLANK chair, and an BLANK mouse.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Tom: This is so cool. A standing Desk, an ergonomic chair and an ergonomic mouse ### --feedback-- -Listen to the audio and try to locate a word that relates to comfort and design in the workplace, especially used to prevent strains or injuries. +This word relates to comfort and design in the workplace, especially used to prevent strains or injuries. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Listen to the audio and try to locate a word that relates to comfort and design ### --feedback-- -Listen to the audio and try to locate a word that relates to comfort and design in the workplace, especially used to prevent strains or injuries. +This word relates to comfort and design in the workplace, especially used to prevent strains or injuries. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf2085b7ab04ff9a6b3f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf2085b7ab04ff9a6b3f.md index 199cd398fe0..51bc12cc377 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf2085b7ab04ff9a6b3f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf2085b7ab04ff9a6b3f.md @@ -7,26 +7,22 @@ dashedName: task-85 # --description-- -The articles `a` and `an` are both used to indicate a singular, non-specific noun. The choice between them depends on the sound that follows. If the next word begins with a consonant sound, we use `a`. If it starts with a vowel sound, we use `an`. For example: +The articles `a` and `an` are both used to indicate a singular, non-specific noun. The choice between them depends on the sound that follows. If the next word begins with a consonant sound, you use `a`. If it starts with a vowel sound, you use `an`. For example: -`Quincy is a teacher at freeCodeCamp.` +- `Quincy is a teacher at freeCodeCamp.` - The word following the article is `teacher`. As it starts with the sound of a consonant, the article `a` is the appropriate choice. -The word following the article is `teacher`. As it starts with the sound of a consonant, the article `a` is the appropriate choice. - -`Jake is an information security analyst.` - -The word following the article is `information`. As it starts with the sound of a vowel, the article `an` is the appropriate choice. +- `Jake is an information security analyst.` - The word following the article is `information`. As it starts with the sound of a vowel, the article `an` is the appropriate choice. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`This is so cool. BLANK standing desk, an ergonomic chair and BLANK ergonomic mouse.` +`This is so cool. BLANK standing desk, an ergonomic chair, and BLANK ergonomic mouse.` ## --blanks-- @@ -42,7 +38,7 @@ The word following the article is `information`. As it starts with the sound of ### --feedback-- -`an` should be used if the word following it starts with a vowel sound. +`An` should be used if the word following it starts with a vowel sound. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf89ead43c0523378566.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf89ead43c0523378566.md index f6334666d5e..3adc21918f9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf89ead43c0523378566.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656caf89ead43c0523378566.md @@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-86 --- + + # --description-- -In English, `a` and `an` are indefinite articles. `A` is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, and `an` is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. +`A` and `an` are indefinite articles. `A` is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, and `an` is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb0b3e4e30f0550131acd.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb0b3e4e30f0550131acd.md index d8849668d10..228a60540a9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb0b3e4e30f0550131acd.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb0b3e4e30f0550131acd.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-87 # --description-- -Remember that articles show if we are talking about something specific or something general. +Remember that articles show if you are talking about something specific or something general. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -21,4 +21,4 @@ Remember that articles show if we are talking about something specific or someth ### --feedback-- -The word `project` starts with a consonant sounds. `A` should be used for before words that start with a consonant sound. +`Project` starts with a consonant sound. If a word starts with a consonant sound, you should use `a`. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb18802ef22057a58db13.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb18802ef22057a58db13.md index f0cc2b429bc..b13e9dea14d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb18802ef22057a58db13.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb18802ef22057a58db13.md @@ -7,23 +7,23 @@ dashedName: task-88 # --description-- -In English, we use names to directly refer to specific people. See this example: +You use names to directly refer to specific people. See this example: `Hello! You're Amy, correct?` -In English, names directly refer to specific people. Saying `Amy` identifies a particular person with that name. Using `the` or `an` before a name, like `the Amy` or `an Amy`, sounds unusual because names are already unique and specific. +Names directly refer to specific people. Saying `Amy` identifies a particular person with that name. Using `the` or `an` before a name, like `the Amy` or `an Amy`, sounds unusual because names are already unique and specific. -Think of names as unique labels for people. So, you don't need `a`, `an`, or `the` before a person's name. Just use the name by itself! +Think of names as unique labels for people. So, you don't need `a`, `an`, or `the` before a person's name. Just use the name by itself. # --instructions-- -How would you complete the following sentence. +How would you complete the following sentence? # --questions-- ## --text-- -Which article would you use in place of the blank in this sentence: `You must be BLANK Sofia, the project manager.` +Which article would you use in place of the blank in this sentence: `You must be BLANK Sofia, the project manager`? ## --answers-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2526a741405b2b34870.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2526a741405b2b34870.md index 620636acf7b..b99ee13d752 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2526a741405b2b34870.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2526a741405b2b34870.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-89 # --description-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Tom: This is so cool. A Standing Desk, an ergonomic chair and an ergonomic mouse ### --feedback-- -Listen to the audio again. +This word refers to every single thing. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Listen to the audio again. ### --feedback-- -Listen to the audio again. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `he`, `she`, or `it`. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2ee9d60f205d362b1de.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2ee9d60f205d362b1de.md index a403b7aed5c..2712d3f3927 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2ee9d60f205d362b1de.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb2ee9d60f205d362b1de.md @@ -7,13 +7,13 @@ dashedName: task-90 # --description-- -In workplaces, we often have items that help us do our job better. Both Tom and Sophie talk about items at their desks which make their work more comfortable. +In workplaces, you often have items that help you do your job better. Both Tom and Sophie talk about items at their desks which make their work more comfortable. # --instructions-- @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Which of these is NOT a workplace item mentioned by Sophie and Tom? ### --feedback-- -Tom mentions this workplace Item. +Tom mentions this workplace item. --- @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Tom mentions this workplace Item. ### --feedback-- -Tom mentions this workplace Item. +Tom mentions this workplace item. --- @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Tom mentions this workplace Item. ### --feedback-- -Tom mentions this workplace Item. +Tom mentions this workplace item. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3592aa0460609993b10.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3592aa0460609993b10.md index 9e570e99cb3..934992b46cf 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3592aa0460609993b10.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3592aa0460609993b10.md @@ -12,13 +12,13 @@ Sophie: So nice to have someone so energetic like you in the team. Are you ready # --description-- -The word `someone` is used to refer to an unspecified individual or person without specifying exactly who. +`Someone` is used to refer to an unspecified individual or person without specifying exactly who. # --questions-- ## --text-- -What does Sophie mean by `someone`? +Whom does Sophie mean by `someone`? ## --answers-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb39802398f062c461e2c.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb39802398f062c461e2c.md index 56614871edb..b39e81e4105 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb39802398f062c461e2c.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb39802398f062c461e2c.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Being `energetic` means having a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and a readiness to a ### --feedback-- -The adjective here points out a positive trait. +This adjective describes someone as full of energy. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3f8df42660676854d29.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3f8df42660676854d29.md index 7bcda723cee..a0a435f357a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3f8df42660676854d29.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cb3f8df42660676854d29.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ What does Sophie ask Tom at the end? ### --feedback-- -Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting or commencing something, not about leaving, relaxing, or specifically working. +Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting something, not about leaving. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting or commencing something, not a ### --feedback-- -Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting or commencing something, not about leaving, relaxing, or specifically working. +Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting something, not about relaxing. --- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting or commencing something, not a ### --feedback-- -Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting or commencing something, not about leaving, relaxing, or specifically working. +Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting something, not about working. --- @@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Listen again. Sophie's question is about starting or commencing something, not a "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.75, "dialogue": { - "text": "So nice to have someone so energetic like you and the team. Are you ready to begin?", + "text": "So nice to have someone so energetic like you in the team. Are you ready to begin?", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cbad538b114095fb14c0e.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cbad538b114095fb14c0e.md index 93139d4aa37..a75a0bee3b3 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cbad538b114095fb14c0e.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cbad538b114095fb14c0e.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons. # --assignment-- -Watch the video +Watch the video. # --scene-- @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.4, "dialogue": { - "text": "Wow, I'm so hungry. Is it lunch time?", + "text": "Wow, I'm so hungry. Is it lunchtime?", "align": "left" } }, @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 20.5, "finishTime": 21.3, "dialogue": { - "text": "Is that OK for you?", + "text": "Is that okay for you?", "align": "right" } }, @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 21.5, "finishTime": 22.7, "dialogue": { - "text": "Sounds great!", + "text": "Sounds great.", "align": "left" } }, @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 23.1, "finishTime": 25.2, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah. It's nice to have a break from the office.", + "text": "Yeah, it's nice to have a break from the office.", "align": "right" } }, @@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 30.5, "finishTime": 32.1, "dialogue": { - "text": "Come on. We can go together.", + "text": "Come on, we can go together.", "align": "right" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc35036d0a00fe17e7cee.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc35036d0a00fe17e7cee.md index 1e46bc68f6b..dc4c500596d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc35036d0a00fe17e7cee.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc35036d0a00fe17e7cee.md @@ -7,17 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-95 # --description-- + When you're very hungry, you can emphasize this feeling by using the word `so` before `hungry`. This way, you're expressing a stronger emotion or feeling about how hungry you are. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Wow, I'm BLANK hungry.` +`Wow, I'm BLANK hungry. Is it lunchtime?` ## --blanks-- @@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ When you're very hungry, you can emphasize this feeling by using the word `so` b ### --feedback-- -Tom is using a word to emphasize or increase the intensity of his feeling of hunger. +Tom is using this word to emphasize or increase the intensity of his feeling of hunger. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc3b856f1d01011bfc027.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc3b856f1d01011bfc027.md index ddf031a4b03..9109a1e869a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc3b856f1d01011bfc027.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc3b856f1d01011bfc027.md @@ -7,10 +7,11 @@ dashedName: task-96 # --description-- + In English, the three main meals of the day are `breakfast`, `lunch`, and `dinner`. `Breakfast` is typically eaten in the morning, `lunch` is around midday, and `dinner` is in the evening. # --questions-- @@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ Evening ### --feedback-- -`Dinner` is the meal usually eaten in the evening. Tom specifically mentioned `lunch time`, which is around midday. +`Dinner` is the meal usually eaten in the evening. Tom specifically mentioned `lunchtime`, which is around midday. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc4aa4726711043189619.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc4aa4726711043189619.md index 520df285f1c..a28cdb14ebf 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc4aa4726711043189619.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc4aa4726711043189619.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-97 # --description-- -The pronoun `it` is often used in English to talk about the weather, the time, dates, and distances. In this context, `it` refers to a specific time of the day, lunch time. +The pronoun `it` is often used to talk about the weather, the time, dates, and distances. In this context, `it` refers to a specific time of the day, lunchtime. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Is BLANK lunch time?` +`Wow, I'm so hungry. Is BLANK lunchtime?` ## --blanks-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc523e668741073c4e916.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc523e668741073c4e916.md index 2953e96ce20..f45740c2e64 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc523e668741073c4e916.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc523e668741073c4e916.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-98 # --description-- -To ask a question using `it is`, you change the order. Instead of `it is`, you say `is it`. This is how you turn a statement into a question in English. +To ask a question using `it is`, you change the order. Instead of `it is`, you say `is it`. This is how you turn a statement into a question. # --questions-- @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Which of the following is a correct form of a question? ## --answers-- -`It is lunch time?` +`It is lunchtime?` ### --feedback-- @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This sentence can be understood, but this is not the common way to form a questi --- -`Lunch time it is?` +`Lunchtime it is?` ### --feedback-- @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ This order is not commonly used for questions. --- -`Is lunch time it?` +`Is lunchtime it?` ### --feedback-- @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ This order is incorrect for asking questions. --- -`Is it lunch time?` +`Is it lunchtime?` ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc5d403162710a3fae634.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc5d403162710a3fae634.md index 737ae225fb1..4e1a88fab01 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc5d403162710a3fae634.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc5d403162710a3fae634.md @@ -7,15 +7,17 @@ dashedName: task-99 # --description-- -If a person asks you a direct question using `is it`. For example: `Is it true?` You can reply to this question with these short answers: +If a person asks you a direct question using `is it` — for example, `Is it true?` — you can reply to this question with these short answers: -`Yes, it is.` For affirmative. -`No, it is not` or `No, it isn't`. For negative. +- `Yes, it is.` for affirmative. + +- `No, it is not.` or `No, it isn't.` for negative. # --questions-- @@ -25,7 +27,7 @@ Which option below gives a correct positive answer to the question in the dialog ## --answers-- -`No, It isn't.` +`No, it isn't.` ### --feedback-- @@ -33,7 +35,7 @@ This is the negative form, not affirmative. --- -`Yes, It are.` +`Yes, it are.` ### --feedback-- @@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ This is grammatically incorrect. --- -`No, Is it.` +`No, is it.` ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6259c711d10cde2c486.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6259c711d10cde2c486.md index 00abfa499e4..11e73d4cda4 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6259c711d10cde2c486.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6259c711d10cde2c486.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-100 @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Pay attention to what Sophie is replying to Tom. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is confirming or agreeing with Tom's question about lunch time. She uses an affirmative phrase to do so. +This pronoun refers to something already mentioned. In this case, lunchtime. --- @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Sophie is confirming or agreeing with Tom's question about lunch time. She uses ### --feedback-- -Sophie is confirming or agreeing with Tom's question about lunch time. She uses an affirmative phrase to do so. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `he`, `she`, or `it`. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6981cbf2711196a284f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6981cbf2711196a284f.md index 21faad54d03..8be6bb98f5f 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6981cbf2711196a284f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6981cbf2711196a284f.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ To ask about someone's actions or plans in the present with the verb `to be`, yo ### --feedback-- -Tom is asking Sophie about her plans. When forming questions in the present simple tense about someone's actions or choices, you start with `are` followed by `you`. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `you`, `we`, or `they`. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Tom is asking Sophie about her plans. When forming questions in the present simp ### --feedback-- -Tom is asking Sophie about her plans. When forming questions in the present simple tense about someone's actions or choices, you start with `are` followed by `you`. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `you`, `we`, or `they`. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6dd00af9f117f10446b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6dd00af9f117f10446b.md index ea012870bdc..44f278561d6 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6dd00af9f117f10446b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc6dd00af9f117f10446b.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Tom: Are you eating here or are you going out? # --description-- -The word `here` is an adverb that indicates a location or place. It refers to the current location of the speaker or the location they are talking about. +`Here` is an adverb that indicates a location or place. It refers to the current location of the speaker or the location they are talking about. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The word `here` is an adverb that indicates a location or place. It refers to th ### --feedback-- -Tom is asking Sophie if she is eating in their current location or if she has plans to eat elsewhere. +This adverb refers to the current location. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc7a3f479f511d56ab246.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc7a3f479f511d56ab246.md index 4918e0753dc..a10b6e27d82 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc7a3f479f511d56ab246.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc7a3f479f511d56ab246.md @@ -7,19 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-104 # --description-- -`Today` is a word used to refer to the current day, the day that is happening now. +`Today` is used to refer to the current day, the day that is happening now. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`BLANK, I'm going out.` +`BLANK, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you interested?` ## --blanks-- @@ -27,7 +26,7 @@ Sophie: Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you in ### --feedback-- -Sophie is talking about her plans for the current day. +Sophie uses this word to refer to the current day. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc833fe9c0611feeb5b26.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc833fe9c0611feeb5b26.md index 4286fc10a3d..aa1a7919e0b 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc833fe9c0611feeb5b26.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc833fe9c0611feeb5b26.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ A request to show some places to Tom. ### --feedback-- -`Can` can be used for polite requests, but in this context, Sophie is expressing her ability. +`Can` can be used for polite requests. But in this context, Sophie is expressing her ability. --- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ An ability to show some places to Tom. --- -A past action +A past action. ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc86fc6a990122ac6c6a1.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc86fc6a990122ac6c6a1.md index 2538a4bbc1c..fd7dd69d718 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc86fc6a990122ac6c6a1.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc86fc6a990122ac6c6a1.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Sophie: Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you in ## --sentence-- -`Today, I'm going out. I BLANK show you some places around here.` +`Today, I'm going out. I BLANK show you some places around here. Are you interested?` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Sophie: Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you in ### --feedback-- -Sophie is expressing her capability or possibility of showing Tom some places. +This modal verb means someone is able to do something or something is possible. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc8dafb6343124f729ec5.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc8dafb6343124f729ec5.md index 5393e78bc2b..51e5b117f27 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc8dafb6343124f729ec5.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc8dafb6343124f729ec5.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Sophie: Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you in # --description-- -The word `some` is often used to indicate an unspecified amount or number. In this context, there isn't a specific number of places Sophie will take Tom to visit. +`Some` is often used to indicate an unspecified amount or number. In this context, there isn't a specific number of places Sophie will take Tom to visit. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc92ecdebaa1278505e87.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc92ecdebaa1278505e87.md index 8d17ada5f89..0948dd2bd51 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc92ecdebaa1278505e87.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc92ecdebaa1278505e87.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Sophie: Today, I'm going out. I can show you some places around here. Are you in # --description-- -`Places around here` refers to locations in the nearby vicinity or area. +`Places around here` refers to locations in the nearby area or district. # --questions-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Locations far away ### --feedback-- -`around here` indicates nearby or in the vicinity. +`Around here` indicates nearby or in the area. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The exact current location ### --feedback-- -`around here` suggests various locations in the surrounding area. +`Around here` suggests various locations in the surrounding area. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc98cfe781112ace7d3ee.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc98cfe781112ace7d3ee.md index c8d6779dad8..cca99cb854b 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc98cfe781112ace7d3ee.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cc98cfe781112ace7d3ee.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below. ## --sentence-- -`I can show you BLANK BLANK BLANK here.` +`Today, I'm going out. I can show you BLANK BLANK BLANK here. Are you interested?` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is offering to show Tom various locations near their current spot. +This word means a small number or amount of something. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Sophie is offering to show Tom various locations near their current spot. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is offering to show Tom various locations near their current spot. +This word in the plural form means locations or areas. --- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Sophie is offering to show Tom various locations near their current spot. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is offering to show Tom various locations near their current spot. +This adverb means nearby or close to something. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cca6bb44ce5130a759829.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cca6bb44ce5130a759829.md index 5e6311d58bf..7f393330002 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cca6bb44ce5130a759829.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cca6bb44ce5130a759829.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Tom: Of course. Any favorite lunch spot around here, Sophie? # --description-- -`Of course` is a phrase used to express strong agreement or to indicate that something is obvious. +`Of course` is used to express strong agreement or to indicate that something is obvious. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd12c27bf013529db8ce.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd12c27bf013529db8ce.md index a7a97f7b419..d437f82f86c 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd12c27bf013529db8ce.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd12c27bf013529db8ce.md @@ -5,15 +5,22 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-112 --- + + # --description-- -In questions, `any` is often used to inquire if there is at least one of something. +In questions, `any` is often used to inquire if there is at least one of something. For example: + +`Do you have any water?` - Here, `any` is used to ask if there is even a small amount of water. # --questions-- ## --text-- -In the phrase `Any favorite lunch spot?`, what is Tom asking Sophie? +In the question `Any favorite lunch spot?`, what is Tom asking Sophie? ## --answers-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd8bafe46d138451d176.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd8bafe46d138451d176.md index f876cb9bddc..3008e20cee8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd8bafe46d138451d176.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccd8bafe46d138451d176.md @@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ dashedName: task-113 @@ -27,7 +26,7 @@ A `favorite lunch spot` refers to a preferred place where someone likes to have ### --feedback-- -Listen to how Tom asks Sophie about a place she prefers to eat lunch. +This adjective means the thing you like the most. --- @@ -35,7 +34,7 @@ Listen to how Tom asks Sophie about a place she prefers to eat lunch. ### --feedback-- -Listen to how Tom asks Sophie about a place she prefers to eat lunch. +This noun means the meal you eat in the middle of the day. --- @@ -43,7 +42,7 @@ Listen to how Tom asks Sophie about a place she prefers to eat lunch. ### --feedback-- -Listen to how Tom asks Sophie about a place she prefers to eat lunch. +This noun means a place or location. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccde87f42ec13b19c5dab.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccde87f42ec13b19c5dab.md index 36054edd39c..e7f4b6625d9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccde87f42ec13b19c5dab.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccde87f42ec13b19c5dab.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-114 --- + + # --description-- A `café` is a place where you can buy and drink coffee, often with light meals and snacks. @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ A place to buy books. ### --feedback-- -While some cafes might have books, they are primarily for beverages and food. +While some cafés might have books, they are primarily for drinks and food. --- @@ -33,7 +38,7 @@ A music performance area. ### --feedback-- -Some cafes might have music, but their main purpose is food and drinks. +Some cafés might have music, but their main purpose is food and drinks. --- @@ -41,7 +46,7 @@ A clothing store. ### --feedback-- -Cafés are related to food and beverages, not clothes. +Cafés are related to food and drinks, not clothes. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce4130c4d313e92ed22e.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce4130c4d313e92ed22e.md index 5edb2e1ff2e..0a6f2adbdcd 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce4130c4d313e92ed22e.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce4130c4d313e92ed22e.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-115 # --description-- @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Where is the café Sophie is suggesting? ## --answers-- -`Across the town.` +Across the town. ### --feedback-- @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Listen closely to where Sophie says the café is located. --- -`Up the hill.` +Up the hill. ### --feedback-- @@ -38,11 +38,11 @@ Listen closely to where Sophie says the café is located. --- -`Right down the street.` +Right down the street. --- -`Next to the office.` +Next to the office. ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce9ebec3c01412c0e564.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce9ebec3c01412c0e564.md index 88dbbc37b38..b74f1f58304 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce9ebec3c01412c0e564.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cce9ebec3c01412c0e564.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-116 # --description-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf01c07406143b90ff84.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf01c07406143b90ff84.md index 1ff8c96ac16..fdb1b55219b 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf01c07406143b90ff84.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf01c07406143b90ff84.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-117 # --description-- -The phrase `Is that ok for you?` is used to ask if someone agrees with or accepts a suggestion or situation. +`Is that okay for you?` is used to ask if someone agrees with or accepts a suggestion or situation. # --questions-- ## --text-- -What is Sophie trying to know when she asks `Is that ok for you?` +What is Sophie trying to know when she asks `Is that okay for you?` ## --answers-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ If Tom knows the café. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is not inquiring about Tom's knowledge of the café. +Sophie is not asking about Tom's knowledge of the café. --- @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ If Tom owns the café. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is inquiring about Tom's preference, not ownership. +Sophie is asking about Tom's preference, not ownership. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf6255561e1467afd1c6.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf6255561e1467afd1c6.md index af74635f943..de40990481e 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf6255561e1467afd1c6.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccf6255561e1467afd1c6.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-118 # --description-- -When someone says `Sounds great!`, they are expressing agreement or enthusiasm about what has been said. +When someone says `Sounds great`, they are expressing agreement or enthusiasm about what has been said. # --questions-- ## --text-- -What does Tom mean by `Sounds great!`? +What does Tom mean by `Sounds great`? ## --answers-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ He doesn't like the idea. ### --feedback-- -`Sounds great!` is a positive expression. +`Sounds great` is a positive expression. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccfb763eddb149831854d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccfb763eddb149831854d.md index e2fa5167b6b..69ad64cb1eb 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccfb763eddb149831854d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656ccfb763eddb149831854d.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-119 # --description-- @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ What does Tom say in the dialogue? ### --feedback-- -Tom is expressing his agreement and excitement about the idea. +This verb means something seems a certain way when you hear about it. The first letter is capitalized, and it ends in `-s`. --- @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Tom is expressing his agreement and excitement about the idea. ### --feedback-- -Tom is expressing his agreement and excitement about the idea. +This adjective means very good or awesome. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd00707c0d614c38e7416.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd00707c0d614c38e7416.md index b73337224d4..3cda9e1e383 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd00707c0d614c38e7416.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd00707c0d614c38e7416.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-120 --- + + # --description-- To `have a break` means to take a short rest or pause from what you are doing. @@ -29,7 +34,7 @@ To continue working non-stop. ### --feedback-- -Having a break is the opposite of working continuously. +`Having a break` is the opposite of working continuously. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd061eb49fb14f672f77f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd061eb49fb14f672f77f.md index a56bc79fac6..0aadaed050f 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd061eb49fb14f672f77f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd061eb49fb14f672f77f.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-121 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Sometimes, people need to pause or rest from their activities. There's a common ## --sentence-- -`It is nice to BLANK BLANK BLANK from the office.` +`Yeah, it's nice to BLANK BLANK BLANK from the office.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Sometimes, people need to pause or rest from their activities. There's a common ### --feedback-- -Sophie is talking about taking a short rest or pause from the office work. +This verb means to own, do, or take something. It's a part of a phrase which means taking a short rest. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Sophie is talking about taking a short rest or pause from the office work. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is talking about taking a short rest or pause from the office work. +This article means one of something (not specific). It's a part of a phrase which means taking a short rest. --- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Sophie is talking about taking a short rest or pause from the office work. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is talking about taking a short rest or pause from the office work. +This noun means a short rest from work or study. It's a part of a phrase which means taking a short rest. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd0c550a08915211f32ce.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd0c550a08915211f32ce.md index 849f3824e09..45bf0b5ed53 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd0c550a08915211f32ce.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd0c550a08915211f32ce.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-122 --- + + # --description-- If a place is `within walking distance`, it means it's close enough to reach by walking and you don't need to use a vehicle. @@ -41,7 +46,7 @@ You need a bus to reach it. ### --feedback-- -Again, the phrase indicates that walking is sufficient. +The phrase indicates that walking is sufficient. ## --video-solution-- @@ -78,7 +83,7 @@ Again, the phrase indicates that walking is sufficient. "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 2.55, "dialogue": { - "text": "Is the cafe within walking distance?", + "text": "Is the café within walking distance?", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd118ca4f1115500a4bf8.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd118ca4f1115500a4bf8.md index 2302507fa8d..068b0d3f422 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd118ca4f1115500a4bf8.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd118ca4f1115500a4bf8.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When a place is close enough that you can easily get there by walking, a specifi ### --feedback-- -Tom is inquiring if the café is close enough to reach on foot without the need for transportation. +This preposition means inside or not farther than. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Tom is inquiring if the café is close enough to reach on foot without the need ### --feedback-- -Tom is inquiring if the café is close enough to reach on foot without the need for transportation. +This noun means the space between two places. # --scene-- @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Tom is inquiring if the café is close enough to reach on foot without the need "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 2.55, "dialogue": { - "text": "Is the cafe within walking distance?", + "text": "Is the café within walking distance?", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd17584250515779ca7e5.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd17584250515779ca7e5.md index 04b335277c5..e471b0fa8fd 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd17584250515779ca7e5.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd17584250515779ca7e5.md @@ -7,12 +7,16 @@ dashedName: task-124 # --description-- -You can use `it is not` to make negative statements in the present simple. It negates or says something isn't a certain way. `It's` is a contraction of `it` and `is`. +You can use `it is not` to make negative statements in the present simple. It negates or says something isn't a certain way. For example: + +`It's not cold today.` - This means the weather is warm or comfortable. + +`It's` is a contraction of `it is`. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd1ca72b3e615a33c05b6.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd1ca72b3e615a33c05b6.md index 0ea6e84a431..c3e68838222 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd1ca72b3e615a33c05b6.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd1ca72b3e615a33c05b6.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-125 # --description-- -In English, you can use a certain structure to indicate that something is not in a particular state or condition in the present. +You can use a certain structure to indicate that something is not in a particular state or condition in the present. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ In English, you can use a certain structure to indicate that something is not in ### --feedback-- -Sophie is negating or contradicting the idea that the café is at a significant distance. +This is the contraction for `it is`. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Sophie is negating or contradicting the idea that the café is at a significant ### --feedback-- -Sophie is negating or contradicting the idea that the café is at a significant distance. +This word shows something is negative or false. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd22d91db1915cb11f584.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd22d91db1915cb11f584.md index 758a3527f97..f9477fb7d5e 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd22d91db1915cb11f584.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd22d91db1915cb11f584.md @@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-126 # --description-- -The phrase `go together` is often used to suggest that two or more people accompany each other to a particular place or participate in an activity together. +`Go together` is often used to suggest that two or more people accompany each other to a particular place or participate in an activity together. # --questions-- @@ -40,10 +40,6 @@ Sophie is suggesting they move now, not meet later. Go to the café with each other. -### --feedback-- - -Sophie is proposing they both head to the café as a pair. - --- Wait for someone else. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd27f38f17f15f06f6ed6.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd27f38f17f15f06f6ed6.md index ace154452d3..8e29cd18ba1 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd27f38f17f15f06f6ed6.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd27f38f17f15f06f6ed6.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-127 # --description-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When two or more people decide to accompany each other to a place or event, they ### --feedback-- -Sophie is suggesting that they both head to the café at the same time as a pair. +This verb means to move or travel somewhere. Sophie is suggesting that they both head to the café at the same time as a pair. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Sophie is suggesting that they both head to the café at the same time as a pair ### --feedback-- -Sophie is suggesting that they both head to the café at the same time as a pair. +This adverb means with someone else or in a group. Sophie is suggesting that they both head to the café at the same time as a pair. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd31045ce74162adef6c7.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd31045ce74162adef6c7.md index 860f785a901..7f422350859 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd31045ce74162adef6c7.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd31045ce74162adef6c7.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Play entire dialogue # --description-- -This is the last task for this dialogue. Listen to the whole conversation again and answer the question below. +Listen to the whole conversation again and answer the question below. # --questions-- @@ -40,10 +40,6 @@ Sophie already has a specific café in mind that she mentions to Tom. They are planning to eat at a café down the street together. -### --feedback-- - -Sophie suggests a café down the street, and both seem eager to go there. - --- Sophie is going out for lunch, but Tom is eating at the office. @@ -94,7 +90,7 @@ Both Tom and Sophie are planning to go to the café together. "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 4.4, "dialogue": { - "text": "Wow, I'm so hungry. Is it lunch time?", + "text": "Wow, I'm so hungry. Is it lunchtime?", "align": "left" } }, @@ -157,7 +153,7 @@ Both Tom and Sophie are planning to go to the café together. "startTime": 20.5, "finishTime": 21.3, "dialogue": { - "text": "Is that OK for you?", + "text": "Is that okay for you?", "align": "right" } }, @@ -166,7 +162,7 @@ Both Tom and Sophie are planning to go to the café together. "startTime": 21.5, "finishTime": 22.7, "dialogue": { - "text": "Sounds great!", + "text": "Sounds great.", "align": "left" } }, @@ -175,7 +171,7 @@ Both Tom and Sophie are planning to go to the café together. "startTime": 23.1, "finishTime": 25.2, "dialogue": { - "text": "Yeah. It's nice to have a break from the office.", + "text": "Yeah, it's nice to have a break from the office.", "align": "right" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd4b014d03a1baf452429.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd4b014d03a1baf452429.md index 6cdba86a163..95199445050 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd4b014d03a1baf452429.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd4b014d03a1baf452429.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons. # --assignment-- -Watch the video +Watch the video. # --scene-- @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 1.3, "finishTime": 4, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, look who's here! Hey, Brian! How is everything?", + "text": "Oh, look who's here! Hey, Brian. How is everything?", "align": "left" } }, @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 17.2, "finishTime": 19.4, "dialogue": { - "text": "It is a pleasure to meet you, Tom.", + "text": "It's a pleasure to meet you, Tom.", "align": "right" } }, @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 23.9, "finishTime": 25.4, "dialogue": { - "text": "Oh, c'mon, Brian!", + "text": "Oh, come on, Brian.", "align": "left" } }, @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Watch the video "startTime": 27.1, "finishTime": 29.4, "dialogue": { - "text": "She's the person to go to if you need help!", + "text": "She's the person to go to if you need help.", "align": "right" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd52f0f43551be96b4640.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd52f0f43551be96b4640.md index 180cc8f0c19..738491ceae9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd52f0f43551be96b4640.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd52f0f43551be96b4640.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-130 --- + + # --description-- The expression `look who's here` is often used when you notice someone arriving or entering a place, especially when it's unexpected or a pleasant surprise. @@ -41,7 +46,7 @@ I don't know that person. ### --feedback-- -It's not about not knowing the person, but noticing them. Try again. +It's not about not knowing the person, but noticing them. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd63a45146d1c2c51e682.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd63a45146d1c2c51e682.md index 5262bfd9a76..2a2b0b9eccb 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd63a45146d1c2c51e682.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd63a45146d1c2c51e682.md @@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-132 --- + + # --description-- -The question `How is everything?` is a way to ask someone how they are and how things are going in their life. +`How is everything?` is a way to ask someone how they are and how things are going in their life. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd6a37495961c5f242c5d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd6a37495961c5f242c5d.md index 1ad1c986911..25c88a95d43 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd6a37495961c5f242c5d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd6a37495961c5f242c5d.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-133 # --description-- @@ -40,14 +40,14 @@ She doesn't ask about his family. `What are you doing here?` ---- - -`How is everything?` - ### --feedback-- She doesn't ask for reasons. +--- + +`How is everything?` + ## --video-solution-- 4 diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd7da364a181cb1038846.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd7da364a181cb1038846.md index 5c7d6910779..812ae72b5b9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd7da364a181cb1038846.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd7da364a181cb1038846.md @@ -7,13 +7,12 @@ dashedName: task-134 # --description-- -Here, Brian is grateful to see Sophie. Listen to the video and fill in the blank below. +Brian is grateful to see Sophie. Listen to the video and fill in the blank below. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -27,7 +26,7 @@ Here, Brian is grateful to see Sophie. Listen to the video and fill in the blank ### --feedback-- -The dialogue shows surprise, a friendly question and an answer. +This adverb means in this place or location. Brian is happy to see Sophie in the café. # --scene-- @@ -60,7 +59,7 @@ The dialogue shows surprise, a friendly question and an answer. "startTime": 1, "finishTime": 2.5, "dialogue": { - "text": "Sophie. Great to see you here!", + "text": "Sophie! Great to see you here.", "align": "center" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd83ad397f61ce1259ad6.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd83ad397f61ce1259ad6.md index 292f4c51067..460a0365c21 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd83ad397f61ce1259ad6.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd83ad397f61ce1259ad6.md @@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ dashedName: task-135 # --description-- -When you want to present one person to another, you can use the phrase `let me introduce you to [name]` (`name` being the person's name). For example: `Let me introduce you to Daniel.` +When you want to present one person to another, you can use the phrase `Let me introduce you to [name]` (`name` being the person's name). For example, `Let me introduce you to Daniel`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Let me BLANK you to Tom.` +`Brian, let me BLANK you to Tom. Tom, this is Brian. He's a web developer.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ When you want to present one person to another, you can use the phrase `let me i ### --feedback-- -Sophie uses a phrase that suggests she's presenting Tom to Brian. +This verb means to tell someone's name or show someone to others for the first time. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd8d68948d11d201308d4.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd8d68948d11d201308d4.md index c497b5b942c..0b923793fcc 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd8d68948d11d201308d4.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd8d68948d11d201308d4.md @@ -7,14 +7,14 @@ dashedName: task-136 # --description-- -The phrase `this is [name]` is used to present someone in a conversation. `Name` refers to a person's name. It's a simple and direct way to make introductions. For example: `Daniel, this is Carol.` +`This is [name]` is used to present someone in a conversation. `Name` refers to a person's name. It's a simple and direct way to make introductions. For example: -Here, you are telling Daniel about Carol and helping Daniel to know who Carol is. +`Daniel, this is Carol.` - Here, you are telling Daniel about Carol and helping Daniel to know who Carol is. # --questions-- @@ -26,17 +26,13 @@ What is Sophie doing? Introducing Brian to Tom. -### --feedback-- - -Sophie is not inquiring about Brian's identity. - --- Asking who Brian is. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is introducing someone, not herself. +Sophie is introducing Brian, not asking about him. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd983328ab41d5bd929d0.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd983328ab41d5bd929d0.md index 7a866899b51..0703435c01e 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd983328ab41d5bd929d0.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd983328ab41d5bd929d0.md @@ -5,11 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-137 --- + + # --description-- -In English, `he` is a pronoun used to refer to a male person. Pronouns are useful to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer. - -Notice this part of the dialogue: +`He` is a pronoun used to refer to a male person. Pronouns are useful to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer. Notice this part of the dialogue: `Tom, this is Brian. He's a web developer. Brian, this is Tom. He's our new graphic designer and he is from Texas.` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd9f4e30e6d1d81f0e62d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd9f4e30e6d1d81f0e62d.md index d05c8231eb9..52b13e50ae0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd9f4e30e6d1d81f0e62d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cd9f4e30e6d1d81f0e62d.md @@ -5,15 +5,20 @@ challengeType: 22 dashedName: task-138 --- + + # --description-- -The verb `be` has different forms based on the subject. For third person singular (`he`, `she`, `it`), the correct form is `is`. +The verb `to be` has different forms based on the subject. For third person singular (`he`, `she`, `it`), the correct form is `is`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`This is Brian. He BLANK a web developer. This is Tom. He BLANK from Texas.` +`Brian, let me introduce you to Tom. Tom, this BLANK Brian. He's a web developer. Brian, this is Tom. He's our new graphic designer and he BLANK from Texas.` ## --blanks-- @@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ The verb `be` has different forms based on the subject. For third person singula ### --feedback-- -For third person singular (`he`, `she`, `it`), the verb `be` is conjugated as `is`. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `he`, `she`, or `it`. --- @@ -29,7 +34,7 @@ For third person singular (`he`, `she`, `it`), the verb `be` is conjugated as `i ### --feedback-- -For third person singular (`he`, `she`, `it`), the verb `be` is conjugated as `is`. +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `he`, `she`, or `it`. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cda3cd706aa1daa128704.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cda3cd706aa1daa128704.md index 03b4c02bf0e..ef8df389ef1 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cda3cd706aa1daa128704.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cda3cd706aa1daa128704.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-139 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The contraction `he's` is a combination of the pronoun `he` and the verb `is`. I ## --sentence-- -`This is Brian. BLANK a web developer.` +`Tom, this is Brian. BLANK a web developer.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The contraction `he's` is a combination of the pronoun `he` and the verb `is`. I ### --feedback-- -The contraction is used to describe a male person's occupation in this context. +This contraction is used to describe Brian's job position. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdab71161371dd6b0a401.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdab71161371dd6b0a401.md index 7e86581ef29..a296dd56479 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdab71161371dd6b0a401.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdab71161371dd6b0a401.md @@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-140 --- + + # --description-- -The verb `be` in its different forms (`am`, `are`, `is`) is used to describe or identify. It's essential to pick the right form based on the subject. +The verb `be` in its different forms (`am`, `are`, `is`) is used to describe or identify something or someone. It's essential to pick the right form based on the subject. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdb10b568061e0bd6757f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdb10b568061e0bd6757f.md index 7b350409133..3525ac7924a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdb10b568061e0bd6757f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656cdb10b568061e0bd6757f.md @@ -5,9 +5,16 @@ challengeType: 22 dashedName: task-141 --- + + # --description-- -The word `our` is a possessive pronoun. It shows that something belongs to or is related to a group that includes the speaker. In the dialogue, Sophie uses `our` to talk about Tom and indicate that he is part of their company. +`Our` is a possessive pronoun. It shows that something belongs to or is related to a group that includes the speaker. + +In the dialogue, Sophie uses `our` to talk about Tom and indicate that he is part of their company. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -21,7 +28,7 @@ The word `our` is a possessive pronoun. It shows that something belongs to or is ### --feedback-- -Think about who Tom belongs to. Sophie is indicating that Tom is now part of a team or group that includes her. +Sophie uses this word to indicate that Tom is now part of a team or group that includes her. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1831a6a2fe0465ea9488.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1831a6a2fe0465ea9488.md index 76974ba1ab0..18e4b2b41a8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1831a6a2fe0465ea9488.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1831a6a2fe0465ea9488.md @@ -7,7 +7,9 @@ dashedName: task-143 # --description-- -To show possession in English, you typically add `'s` to a name, like `Sophie's desk`. However, for names ending in `s`, you often just add an apostrophe `'`. For example: `James' book`. It means the book belongs to James. +To show possession, you typically add `'s` to a name, like `Sophie's desk`. + +However, for names ending in `s`, you often just add an apostrophe `'`. For example, `James' book`. It means the book belongs to James. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1936ab6cfb04e2ca6944.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1936ab6cfb04e2ca6944.md index f126dce0670..13ccb2a5b6c 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1936ab6cfb04e2ca6944.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1936ab6cfb04e2ca6944.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-144 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ A `workmate` refers to someone you work with. It's another word for colleague or ## --sentence-- -`Sophie is a great BLANK. She is very kind and helpful.` +`Sophie is a great BLANK. She's very kind and helpful.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ A `workmate` refers to someone you work with. It's another word for colleague or ### --feedback-- -Brian is talking about someone he and Tom both know from their job. +This noun refers to someone Brian and Tom both know from their job. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d199a0d5c10050b7e8241.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d199a0d5c10050b7e8241.md index 0f36cdc9be0..34cb0e74b07 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d199a0d5c10050b7e8241.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d199a0d5c10050b7e8241.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-145 # --description-- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ She is a kind. ### --feedback-- -The word `a` isn't needed before `kind`. It's not grammatically correct in this context. +The article `a` isn't needed before `kind`. It's not grammatically correct in this context. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d19d9ab6e0c052edfb1e7.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d19d9ab6e0c052edfb1e7.md index 5706eb1517e..7bc38bf9c6b 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d19d9ab6e0c052edfb1e7.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d19d9ab6e0c052edfb1e7.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-146 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Someone who is `helpful` is ready to give assistance or support. When you descri ## --sentence-- -`Sophie is a great workmate. She is very kind and BLANK.` +`Sophie is a great workmate. She's very kind and BLANK.` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Someone who is `helpful` is ready to give assistance or support. When you descri ### --feedback-- -Brian is describing Sophie's positive attributes. He's referring to her willingness to assist or support. +This adjective refers to Sophie's willingness to assist or support anyone. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1a520285050552702fc1.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1a520285050552702fc1.md index 6c57944a3d4..a0bf53b3f46 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1a520285050552702fc1.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1a520285050552702fc1.md @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ dashedName: task-147 # --description-- @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ In conversations, people sometimes use expressions to show modesty. Sophie's ans ## --text-- -Why does Sophie say `Oh, come on, Brian!`? +Why does Sophie say `Oh, come on, Brian`? ## --answers-- @@ -33,10 +33,6 @@ Sophie isn't necessarily disagreeing, but she might feel the compliment is too m She feels Brian is exaggerating. -### --feedback-- - -`Oh, c'mon` is an expression that often means someone thinks a statement is too much or exaggerated. - --- She wants Brian to stop talking. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1ad4fbdb51057f0f0714.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1ad4fbdb51057f0f0714.md index b9395bd183e..f54270437e8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1ad4fbdb51057f0f0714.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1ad4fbdb51057f0f0714.md @@ -5,15 +5,21 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-148 --- + + # --description-- -The phrase `it is true` is used to confirm or agree with what someone else said. It means that something is correct or factual. +`It's true` is used to confirm or agree with what someone else said. It means that something is correct or factual. # --questions-- ## --text-- -In the dialogue, how does Brian respond when Sophie says, `Oh, come on, Brian!`? +In the dialogue, how does Brian respond when Sophie says, `Oh, come on, Brian`? ## --answers-- @@ -35,17 +41,13 @@ Brian doesn't say Sophie is incorrect. He confirms what he said. -### --feedback-- - -`It is true` means Brian is standing by his previous statement. - --- He changes the topic. ### --feedback-- -Brian continues on the same topic, praising Sophie. +`It's true` means Brian is standing by his previous statement. ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1becadf67d05d5b27bab.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1becadf67d05d5b27bab.md index af90103467b..f799ca15ca3 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1becadf67d05d5b27bab.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1becadf67d05d5b27bab.md @@ -5,15 +5,21 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-149 --- + + # --description-- Just like when you learned about the pronoun `he`, pronouns like `she` are used to refer to female individuals. They help avoid repetition in conversation. Look at this part of the dialogue: -Sophie: `Oh, come on, Brian!` +- Sophie: `Oh, come on, Brian.` -Brian: `But it is true. She's the person to go to if you need help!` +- Brian: `But it's true. She's the person to go to if you need help.` -Here, `She` is used by Brian to refer to Sophie. Instead of repeating Sophie's name, Brian uses the pronoun `she` to make the conversation smoother and avoid redundancy. +Here, `she` is used by Brian to refer to Sophie. Instead of repeating Sophie's name, Brian uses the pronoun `she` to make the conversation smoother and avoid repetition. # --questions-- @@ -49,10 +55,6 @@ In the dialogue, which word does Brian use to refer to Sophie without repeating `she` -### --feedback-- - -`She` refers to a female person. - ## --video-solution-- 4 diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1c98a6bd5505fd346b50.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1c98a6bd5505fd346b50.md index 37f0b7d93f2..190c89cbe75 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1c98a6bd5505fd346b50.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1c98a6bd5505fd346b50.md @@ -7,22 +7,22 @@ dashedName: task-150 # --description-- -In the dialogue, Brian uses the contraction `She's` instead of `She is`. It gives the sentence a better flow and sounds more natural in conversation. +In the dialogue, Brian uses the contraction `she's` instead of `she is`. It gives the sentence a better flow and sounds more natural in conversation. # --questions-- ## --text-- -Which two words does the contraction `She's` in the dialogue stand for? +Which two words does the contraction `she's` in the dialogue stand for? ## --answers-- -`She was.` +`She was` ### --feedback-- @@ -30,27 +30,23 @@ Which two words does the contraction `She's` in the dialogue stand for? --- -`She has.` +`She has` ### --feedback-- -`She has` is a possible contraction for `She's`, but it doesn't fit this specific dialogue context. +`She's` is a possible contraction for `she has`, but it doesn't fit this specific dialogue context. --- -`She does.` +`She does` ### --feedback-- -`She does` isn't represented by `She's`. +`She does` isn't represented by `she's`. --- -`She is.` - -### --feedback-- - -`She is` is the correct expansion of the contraction `She's` in this context. +`She is` ## --video-solution-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1d1f46bc820629aecc0d.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1d1f46bc820629aecc0d.md index a6ccd4ff991..5e998d6418a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1d1f46bc820629aecc0d.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d1d1f46bc820629aecc0d.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-151 # --description-- @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Watch the dialogue below and listen to how Brian refers to Sophie. Fill in the b ## --sentence-- -`But it is true. BLANK the person to go to if you need help!` +`But it's true. BLANK the person to go to if you need help!` ## --blanks-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Watch the dialogue below and listen to how Brian refers to Sophie. Fill in the b ### --feedback-- -The contraction is used to describe a female person's characteristic. +This contraction is used to describe Sophie's characteristic. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d23d22a488510bca0e418.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d23d22a488510bca0e418.md index beb07e50222..b0d6f0cae83 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d23d22a488510bca0e418.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d23d22a488510bca0e418.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Watch the video below to understand the context of the upcoming lessons. # --assignment-- -Watch the video +Watch the video. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d25e0c5d5aa11ade33754.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d25e0c5d5aa11ade33754.md index e3a84c0fc7c..17d705a8a77 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d25e0c5d5aa11ade33754.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d25e0c5d5aa11ade33754.md @@ -5,9 +5,14 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-153 --- + + # --description-- -In the dialogue, Jake introduces himself to Sarah by saying `I'm Jake, from Security.` The word `from` is a preposition that shows the origin or source. In this context, `from Security` tells which department Jake works. +In the dialogue, Jake introduces himself to Sarah by saying `I'm Jake, from Security.` The word `from` is a preposition that shows the origin or source. In this context, `from Security` tells which department Jake works at. # --questions-- @@ -37,7 +42,7 @@ There's no indication that Security is a city's name. --- -Jake is guarding the premises. +Jake is guarding the building. ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2600b0ffa811dac3853f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2600b0ffa811dac3853f.md index 433d5c16ea7..d1628bab583 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2600b0ffa811dac3853f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2600b0ffa811dac3853f.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ In the dialogue, Jake mentions the department he belongs to. People often use te ### --feedback-- -Think about where Jake works. It's a department responsible for safety. +This preposition shows the origin or starting point of something. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Think about where Jake works. It's a department responsible for safety. ### --feedback-- -Think about where Jake works. It's a department responsible for safety. +Think about where Jake works. It's a department responsible for safety. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d266537ff53120d194ae8.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d266537ff53120d194ae8.md index 06835618121..2ebe49cca5d 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d266537ff53120d194ae8.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d266537ff53120d194ae8.md @@ -5,9 +5,16 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-155 --- + + # --description-- -In the dialogue, Jake says, `I'm here to give you your access card.` The verb `give` means to present or hand over something to someone. It's a crucial action in this context because Jake's main purpose is to hand over the access card to Sarah. +In the dialogue, Jake says, `I'm here to give you your access card`. + +The verb `give` means to present or hand over something to someone. It's a crucial action in this context because Jake's main purpose is to hand over the access card to Sarah. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d26bc907ce0123546288a.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d26bc907ce0123546288a.md index 6e15c3e7eca..5e5a0c55ba0 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d26bc907ce0123546288a.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d26bc907ce0123546288a.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The phrase `I'm here to` normally talks about purpose or intention. Jake uses th ### --feedback-- -Focus on why Jake is there. +This verb means to hand something to someone. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27271410d4125ee2ad5a.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27271410d4125ee2ad5a.md index 5b816454324..ba1ffab83de 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27271410d4125ee2ad5a.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27271410d4125ee2ad5a.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-157 --- + + # --description-- The term `access card` refers to a card that gives the holder permission to enter or access a specific place. The word `your` before `access card` demonstrates that this card belongs to Sarah. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27a603926f1288bafcc0.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27a603926f1288bafcc0.md index 616029b7c91..07210b77a2b 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27a603926f1288bafcc0.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d27a603926f1288bafcc0.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Jake is explaining the purpose of his visit to Sarah. He's there to hand over so ### --feedback-- -It's an item often used for entry into secured areas. +This word shows something belongs to you. --- @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ It's an item often used for entry into secured areas. ### --feedback-- -The item is specifically meant for Sarah. +This noun means the ability to enter or use something. --- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ The item is specifically meant for Sarah. ### --feedback-- -The item is specifically meant for Sarah. +This noun means a small plastic object used for ID or entry. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d283b7ba56912bb2ceb06.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d283b7ba56912bb2ceb06.md index ab60ffd6f36..389c8c62f77 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d283b7ba56912bb2ceb06.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d283b7ba56912bb2ceb06.md @@ -7,13 +7,17 @@ dashedName: task-159 # --description-- -Sarah's question `Is it contactless?` refers to a specific item mentioned by Jake. The word `contactless` usually describes a type of technology where you don't need to physically touch or swipe something. For example, tapping a card against a scanner instead of inserting it. Notice that `Is it` is used to ask for specific information about that item. +Sarah's question `Is it contactless?` refers to a specific item mentioned by Jake. + +`Contactless` usually describes a type of technology where you don't need to physically touch or swipe something. For example, tapping a card against a scanner instead of inserting it. + +Notice that `Is it` is used to ask for specific information about that item. # --questions-- @@ -35,16 +39,12 @@ The office ### --feedback-- -Sarah is asking about a specific item he received. +Sarah is asking about a specific item she received. --- The access card -### --feedback-- - -Sarah just received this from Jake. - --- The door @@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ The door is not the main subject of their conversation. "startTime": 3.2, "finishTime": 5.5, "dialogue": { - "text": "Thanks Jake. Is it contactless?", + "text": "Thanks, Jake. Is it contactless?", "align": "right" } }, diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2914e7cfc312ea00c864.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2914e7cfc312ea00c864.md index 5ee0b4bbc7c..33bb7043e58 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2914e7cfc312ea00c864.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2914e7cfc312ea00c864.md @@ -13,10 +13,11 @@ Jake: No, it isn't. It's the good-old swipe at the door. # --description-- -Jake provides an answer using `it isn't`, which is a contraction of `it is not`. It's a way to negate or say `no` to a statement or question. Contractions are a way to combine words for more fluid speech. For example: +Jake provides an answer using `it isn't`, which is a contraction of `it is not`. It's a way to negate or say "no" to a statement or question. Contractions are a way to combine words for more natural speech. For example: -`Is the software updated?` -`No, it isn't (it is not) updated.` +- Question: `Is the software updated?` + +- Answer: `No, it isn't updated.` or `No, it is not updated.` Jake also uses `it's`, the contraction for `it is`, when talking about the swipe card system. Let's see how well you understand these in the context of the dialogue. @@ -32,7 +33,7 @@ Jake also uses `it's`, the contraction for `it is`, when talking about the swipe ### --feedback-- -The first blank needs a negative contraction. +This pronoun refers to a thing, place, or idea already known. --- @@ -40,7 +41,7 @@ The first blank needs a negative contraction. ### --feedback-- -The second blank is describing the card's functionality. +This is the contraction for `is not`, which makes a negative sentence. --- @@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ The second blank is describing the card's functionality. ### --feedback-- -The third blank is describing the action needed to use the card. +This is the contraction for `it is`. The first letter is capitalized. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d299e9d0027131875568f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d299e9d0027131875568f.md index 7f6c55e0334..cd33f206782 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d299e9d0027131875568f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d299e9d0027131875568f.md @@ -7,12 +7,14 @@ dashedName: task-161 # --description-- -Jake refers to the swipe system as the `good-old swipe`. The term `good-old` is an informal expression suggesting something is reliable, familiar, or has been around for a while. It's like saying it's traditional or well-known. +Jake refers to the swipe system as the `good-old swipe`. + +`Good-old` is an informal expression suggesting something is reliable, familiar, or has been around for a while. It's like saying it's traditional or well-known. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2a2ed95bfa1345fd9fd1.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2a2ed95bfa1345fd9fd1.md index e715f070825..211860969cb 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2a2ed95bfa1345fd9fd1.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2a2ed95bfa1345fd9fd1.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-162 # --description-- @@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ This doesn't indicate an action. --- -`Swipe it` +`Swipe it.` --- -`good-old door.` +`Good-old door.` ### --feedback-- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ This doesn't indicate an action. --- -`No, it isn't` +`No, it isn't.` ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2aee945ce2137bd8b8b8.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2aee945ce2137bd8b8b8.md index c7387eb5ebe..bd847489488 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2aee945ce2137bd8b8b8.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2aee945ce2137bd8b8b8.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-163 # --description-- @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ It is locked. ### --feedback-- -The opposite of what the `click` indicates. +`Locked` is the opposite of what the `click` sound indicates. --- @@ -52,10 +52,6 @@ The `click` is a simple sound, not a musical note. It is unlocked. -### --feedback-- - -This is the correct interpretation of the `click`. - ## --video-solution-- 4 diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2b6aaad95013a86cea6c.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2b6aaad95013a86cea6c.md index f7f5fb1f1b6..aea4e9ca2b9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2b6aaad95013a86cea6c.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2b6aaad95013a86cea6c.md @@ -5,9 +5,16 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-164 --- + + # --description-- -`Get in` means to enter a place, while `get out` means to leave a place. For example, in the dialogue, Jake tells Sarah she can `get in or out` after she hears the door click, meaning she can enter or leave the building. +`Get in` means to enter a place, while `get out` means to leave a place. + +For example, in the dialogue, Jake tells Sarah she can `get in or out` after she hears the door click, meaning she can enter or leave the building. # --questions-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2bc10f29b413d1a843d5.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2bc10f29b413d1a843d5.md index 609e4775e6e..69e52e311e1 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2bc10f29b413d1a843d5.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2bc10f29b413d1a843d5.md @@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ challengeType: 19 dashedName: task-165 --- + + # --description-- `Five o'clock` is a way of telling time. It refers to 5:00, which can be in the morning (`AM`) or evening (`PM`). This conversation happens at the end of the work day so it is fair to assume it is `5PM`. @@ -17,11 +22,11 @@ What does `five o'clock` mean? ## --answers-- -A time of the day. +A time of the day --- -A person's name. +A person's name ### --feedback-- @@ -29,15 +34,15 @@ It's not a name. --- -A place. +A place ### --feedback-- -We are discussing time, not locations. +They are discussing time, not locations. --- -A type of food. +A type of food ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c2fedbd5f14055b7e7b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c2fedbd5f14055b7e7b.md index 37f9ebcae19..bff8281a5c8 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c2fedbd5f14055b7e7b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c2fedbd5f14055b7e7b.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-166 # --description-- @@ -32,10 +32,6 @@ Jake is absolutely certain. Jake is not sure. He thinks what he is saying is true. -### --feedback-- - -Jake is making an assumption. - --- Jake disagrees with Sarah. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c94279eb6143485eac6.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c94279eb6143485eac6.md index 2dbd41e7517..c3e22361756 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c94279eb6143485eac6.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2c94279eb6143485eac6.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-167 # --description-- @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Listen to the audio and find the expression. ### --feedback-- -Demonstrative pronoun +This pronoun refers to a situation or moment happening now. --- @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Demonstrative pronoun ### --feedback-- -Verb to be in the third person +This is a form of the verb `to be`, used with `he`, `she`, or `it`. --- @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Verb to be in the third person ### --feedback-- -It is a pronoun! +This pronoun refers to a thing, place, or idea already known. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d19c570e2146b5e8835.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d19c570e2146b5e8835.md index c92c62f45ee..6e86f6c7d82 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d19c570e2146b5e8835.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d19c570e2146b5e8835.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Based on the audio, what does Jake want to know with `How was it?` ## --answers-- -What time is it? +What time it is. ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d814b60b6149a03c699.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d814b60b6149a03c699.md index cb3d668eaa2..9df3b1f0803 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d814b60b6149a03c699.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2d814b60b6149a03c699.md @@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ dashedName: task-169 @@ -19,7 +18,7 @@ Sarah: Good, really good. See you tomorrow, then? ## --text-- -After answering Jake's question, Why does Sarah say `See you tomorrow`? +After answering Jake's question, why does Sarah say `See you tomorrow`? ## --answers-- @@ -41,10 +40,6 @@ It's a positive statement. She hopes to see him tomorrow. -### --feedback-- - -This is about meeting again soon. - --- She doesn't want to see him. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2f31f23860155477ca7b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2f31f23860155477ca7b.md index 5df6b20c9f9..9a9e28886b4 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2f31f23860155477ca7b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/656d2f31f23860155477ca7b.md @@ -7,8 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-170 # --description-- @@ -37,7 +36,7 @@ A wonderful meal. ### --feedback-- -She doesn't talk about food. +He doesn't talk about food. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657bcf58b87d01890f9bdc93.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657bcf58b87d01890f9bdc93.md index 3e9feb5e609..95291e46383 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657bcf58b87d01890f9bdc93.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657bcf58b87d01890f9bdc93.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Describing objects or places with their characteristics or things related to the ## --text-- -What does Maria use to describe Tom's desk? +What does Maria say to describe Tom's desk? ## --answers-- @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Listen closely to the items Maria mentions. --- -`The desk next to hers` +`The desk next to mine` ### --feedback-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657e0d0037192f3d9e3d5417.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657e0d0037192f3d9e3d5417.md index 1529e5af6b4..368c21ea026 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657e0d0037192f3d9e3d5417.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/657e0d0037192f3d9e3d5417.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: task-131 # --description-- @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Listen to the video and fill in the blank below. ### --feedback-- -Sophie is expressing surprise. Enter the word Sophie uses in the blank. +This verb means to use your eyes to see something. It's a part of a phrase to express surprise. # --scene-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72ce3fb4541f6ebc8902b.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72ce3fb4541f6ebc8902b.md index 19780c6fed7..a317bf63ed9 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72ce3fb4541f6ebc8902b.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72ce3fb4541f6ebc8902b.md @@ -15,21 +15,21 @@ This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied. Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: -`me`, `You're`, `That's`, `do you`, `it`, and `It's` +`me`, `You're`, `That's`, `do you`, `it`, and `It's`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Maria: Hello! BLANK the new graphic designer, right? I'm Maria, the team lead.` +`Maria: Hello. BLANK the new graphic designer, right? I'm Maria, the team lead.` -`Tom: Hi, that's right! I'm Tom McKenzie. BLANK a pleasure to meet you.` +`Tom: Hi, that's right. I'm Tom McKenzie. BLANK a pleasure to meet you.` -`Maria: Welcome aboard, Tom! How BLANK like California so far?` +`Maria: Welcome aboard, Tom. How BLANK like California so far?` `Tom: I like it. It's different from Texas, but I like BLANK here.` -`Maria: Great! Let me show you to your desk. Do you see the desk with a drawing tablet and a computer? BLANK your workspace.` +`Maria: Great. Let me show you to your desk. Do you see the desk with a drawing tablet and a computer? BLANK your workspace.` `Tom: Everything looks great. Thanks for showing BLANK around the place, Maria.` @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: ### --feedback-- -This is the contraction of the pronoun `You`and the verb `to be`. The first letter is capitalized. +This is the contraction of the pronoun `you` and the verb `to be`. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ This is the contraction of the pronoun `You`and the verb `to be`. The first lett ### --feedback-- -This is the contraction of the pronoun `It`and the verb `to be`. The first letter is capitalized. +This is the contraction of the pronoun `it` and the verb `to be`. The first letter is capitalized. --- @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ This pronoun refers to something already mentioned. ### --feedback-- -This is the contraction of `That` and the verb `to be`. The first letter is capitalized. +This is the contraction of `that` and the verb `to be`. The first letter is capitalized. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72f8840fac4fa5c790c9f.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72f8840fac4fa5c790c9f.md index 4671c5fe7c6..cd3d59e55e2 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72f8840fac4fa5c790c9f.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c72f8840fac4fa5c790c9f.md @@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ challengeType: 22 dashedName: task-94 --- - # --description-- @@ -16,7 +15,7 @@ This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied. Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: -`someone`, `is this`, `from`, `a developer`, `your`, `new graphic designer`, `in`, and `they're` +`someone`, `is this`, `from`, `a developer`, `your`, `new graphic designer`, `in`, and `they're`. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -32,13 +31,13 @@ Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: `Tom: Thanks. Everybody is so nice around here. Hey, BLANK one of those standing desks? These are great! It's good to stand up a little instead of just sitting all the time.` -`Sophie: That's so true. I'm a bit inactive, sitting all the time. This is a good alternative for me. But hey, now BLANK desk is just like my desk. You're in luck.` +`Sophie: That's so true. I'm a bit inactive sitting all the time. This is a good alternative for me. But hey, now BLANK desk is just like my desk. You're in luck.` -`Tom: Oh, awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.` +`Tom: Awesome. My computer and drawing tablet are great, too.` -`Sophie: Yeah. At this company, BLANK very attentive to these details. You're going to like it here if you're into cutting-edge gadgets.` +`Sophie: Yeah, at this company BLANK very attentive to these details. You're going to like it here if you're into cutting-edge gadgets.` -`Tom: This is so cool. A standing desk, an ergonomic chair and an ergonomic mouse. Man, everything is perfect. I'm in love with this place!` +`Tom: This is so cool. A standing desk, an ergonomic chair, and an ergonomic mouse. Man, everything is perfect. I'm in love with this place!` `Sophie: So nice to have BLANK so energetic like you in the team. Are you ready to begin?` diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c732492b5772fe142caffa.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c732492b5772fe142caffa.md index f736a7f0fa8..f8c721777c1 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c732492b5772fe142caffa.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c732492b5772fe142caffa.md @@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied. Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: -`favorite`, `down`, `have a break`, `it is`, `within`, `are you`, and `Is it` +`favorite`, `down`, `have a break`, `it is`, `within`, `are you`, and `Is it`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Tom: Wow, I'm so hungry. BLANK lunch time?` +`Tom: Wow, I'm so hungry. BLANK lunchtime?` `Sophie: Yes, BLANK.` @@ -31,15 +31,15 @@ Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: `Tom: Of course. Any BLANK lunch spot around here, Sophie?` -`Sophie: I know a nice one. It's a café right BLANK the street. Is that OK for you?` +`Sophie: I know a nice one. It's a café right BLANK the street. Is that okay for you?` -`Tom: Sounds great!` +`Tom: Sounds great.` -`Sophie: Yeah. It's nice to BLANK from the office.` +`Sophie: Yeah, it's nice to BLANK from the office.` `Tom: It is. Is the café BLANK walking distance?` -`Sophie: Well, it's not far. Come on. We can go together.` +`Sophie: Well, it's not far. Come on, we can go together.` ## --blanks-- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73596502237018582f2ed.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73596502237018582f2ed.md index 4887f4b6dc3..5e16ea92a9b 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73596502237018582f2ed.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73596502237018582f2ed.md @@ -15,19 +15,19 @@ This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied. Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: -`introduce`, `it's true`, `pleasure`, `who's`, `c'mon`, `workmate`, and `this is` +`introduce`, `it's true`, `pleasure`, `who's`, `come on`, `workmate`, and `this is`. # --fillInTheBlank-- ## --sentence-- -`Sophie: Oh, look BLANK here! Hey, Brian! How is everything?` +`Sophie: Oh, look BLANK here! Hey, Brian. How is everything?` `Brian: Sophie! Great to see you here.` `Sophie: You, too. Brian, let me BLANK you to Tom. Tom, this is Brian. He's a web developer. Brian, BLANK Tom. He's our new graphic designer and he is from Texas.` -`Brian: It is a BLANK to meet you, Tom. Sophie is a great BLANK. She's very kind and helpful.` +`Brian: It's a BLANK to meet you, Tom. Sophie is a great BLANK. She's very kind and helpful.` `Sophie: Oh, BLANK, Brian!` @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: ### --feedback-- -This is the contraction of `who` and `is`. +This is the contraction of `who is`. --- @@ -75,11 +75,11 @@ This noun refers to a colleague or someone you work with. --- -`c'mon` +`come on` ### --feedback-- -This is the contraction of `come on`, often used informally for encouragement or emphasis. +A phrase used to ask someone to stop doing something, in a friendly way. --- diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73d14d05f651ca7e0dca1.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73d14d05f651ca7e0dca1.md index 2ae42b386b2..760030a9566 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73d14d05f651ca7e0dca1.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-greetings-in-your-first-day-at-the-office/67c73d14d05f651ca7e0dca1.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied. Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot: -`it isn't`, `then`, `this is it`, `contactless`, `great evening`, `unlocked`, and `your access card` +`it isn't`, `then`, `this is it`, `contactless`, `great evening`, `unlocked`, and `your access card`. # --fillInTheBlank-- @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ This describes a type of technology that does not require physical touch to work ### --feedback-- -This forms a negative response. It begins with a pronoun followed by the contraction of `is` and `not`. It is used to indicate that something is false. +This forms a negative response. It begins with a pronoun followed by the contraction of `is not`. It is used to indicate that something is false. ---