Creating Answers/Questions to Correspond with Given Questions/Answers is a subcategory of Sentence Creation in which students respond to questions or create questions to elicit printed statements.
ACTIVITIES:
1. Work with a
partner. Write a question (Q) above each answer (A). Check your
work
with the class.
Q:
A: I'm 23 years old.
Q:
A: We're from Columbia.
Q:
A: They're blue.
Q:
A: It's blonde.
Q:
A: He is almost 6 feet tall.
Q:
A: She weighs 120 pounds.
Q:
A: No, I'm single.
Q:
A: Fine, thanks.
Q:
A: It's 2445 Steepbank Drive.
Q:
A: No, he isn't. He's tall.
Q:
A: My hobby is reading.
Q:
A: I'm afraid of mice.
Q:
A: My classmates are from many different countries.
Q:
A: Yes, they are. They are very friendly.
Q:
A: It's in the United States.
McKay, I. (1996). Grammar Strand 1.
2. Read
each statement. Then write a question about the words in
parentheses. Write
an answer.
EXAMPLE: Sarah's writing a letter. (to whom) OR (who... to)
To whom is she writing a letter? (Who is she writing a letter to?)
She is writing a letter to her friend.
1. Sarah is watching Americans. (why)
2. Sarah isn't wearing a bathing suit. (why)
3. Some children are making something. (what)
4. Some men are looking at women. (which women)
Elbaum, S. (1996). Grammar in Context, Book 2, 2nd ed.
3.
"Jeopardy" is a popular American TV quiz show.
Contestants on "Jeopardy" choose
answers, and they must provide the question for that particular
answer. What questions
can you ask that would get the following answers? Make up a
question for each numbered
answer and compare your questions to those of your classmates.
EXAMPLES: now When are we going to study adverbials?
by studying How can I get a good score on the TOEFL?
since 1985 How long have you been studying English?
1. now
2. here
3. quickly
4. often
5. carefully
6. in 1990
7. since 1985
8. until 1995
9. at noon
10. from Japan
11. for fun
12. because of the TOEFL
13. by studying
14. in order to learn English
15. to find a good job
16. after I finish school
17. because he needs money
18. until he passes the TOEFL
19. as long as I am a student
20. so he can buy books
Thewlis, S. (1993). Grammar Dimensions, Book Three.
4.Follow any of the patterns given by the sample answers.
1. How would you feel about carrying a course load of 19 points a semester?
It would be overwhelming ( for me) to carry 19 points a semester .
For me to carry 19 points a semester would be overwhelming
I would find it overwhelming to carry 19 points a semester.
2. What is your opinion of partial student control of curricula?
3. What is your view on student evaluation of teachers?
4. How do you feel about having to take courses in computer science?
5. How do you feel about classes that consist mainly of student reports and discussion?
6. How do you feel about taking courses in which the teacher lectures?
7. How do you feel about living in a dorm?
8. What is your opinion on living in a co-ed dorm?
9. What is your view on what you have to pay for tuition?
10. How do you feel about learning English in order to study in an American university?
Dunham, H. and Summers, C. (1986). English Integrated.
5. Write
five sentences to answer the following five questions about your
own habits.
After editing your sentences, share them with another student to
learn more about each
other's routines. Make any necessary corrections in your
sentences, and put them in yourGrammar Notebook to use as
examples of general truth writing.
1. What time do you usually get up on weekday mornings?
2. What time do you usually eat supper during the week?
3. What do you bring to class every day?
4. Where do you usually study?
5. Approximately how many hours do you study every week?
Byrd, P. and Benson, B. (1992). Applied English Grammar.
6.
Answer these where questions
about this classroom and the school. Use the correct
preposition. (Your school may not have all of these.)
EXAMPLE: Where's the light switch?
It's next to the door.
1. Where's the blackboard?
2. Where's the pencil sharpener?
3. Where's the wastebasket?
4. Where's the teacher's desk?
5. Where's the coffee machine?
6. Where's the library?
7. Where's the language lab?
8. Where's the parking lot?
9. Where's the men's washroom?
10. Where's the women's washroom?
11. Where's the teacher's office?
Elbaum, S. and Hardison, M. (1986). Grammar In Context, Book 1.
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