0-39. How tall do you think I am?

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • How old do you think I am?
  • How crazy do you think he is?
  • How far do you think it is?
  • How easy do you think this is?
  • How heavy do you think this rock is?
  • How excited do you think I was?
  • How scared do you think she was?
  • How happy do you think we were?
  • How busy do you think they were?
  • How disappointed do you think your father was?
  • How strong do you think he wants to be?
  • How smart do you think this computer can be?
  • How lucky do you think she will be?
  • How difficult do you think the test will be?
  • How cool do you think I should be?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
earthquake (n) a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth’s crust
e.g. How strong do you think the earthquake was?
government (n) the governing body of a nation, state, or community
e.g. How fair do you think our government is?
jewel (n) a jewel is a precious stone used to decorate valuable things that you wear, such as rings
e.g. How valuable do you think the jewel is?
innocent (adj) not guilty of a crime or offense.
e.g. How innocent do you think the man on trial is?
nail (n) a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven typically into wood with a hammer to join things together
e.g. How firmly do you think the nail was hammered in?
reading (n) the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud
e.g. How much do you think reading improves your intelligence? 
great (adj) of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average
e.g. How great do you think that play was?
basket (n) a container used to hold or carry things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire
e.g. How well do you think my basket will hold these groceries?
instead (adverb) as an alternative or substitute.
e.g. How well do you think he will adjust to teaching chemistry instead of English?
path (n) a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
e.g. How clear do you think the path will be?

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. the / is / how / plan / you / do / think / sensible
    2. will / instructions / clear / do / how / think / you / be /the
    3. how / party / fun / think / was / you / the /do 
    4. think / am / how / I / cool / you / do
    5. do / her / is / how / life / exciting / think / you
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. How strength do you think that bear is?
    2. How long do you think I should let the pie baking?
    3. How quickly do you think I can drove to the hospital?
    4. How fast do you think light travel?
    5. How dangerous do you think it is to drive without a Seat Belt?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. How interesting do you think history is to learn about?
    2. How far do you think you can run?
    3. How long do you think it would take for you to drive to the capital city of your country?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. How healthy do you think your food is? Write a paragraph about ways you try to stay healthy. 
    3. Practice: imagine you are teaching someone English yourself. What are three questions in the ‘how’ format that you would ask a student?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

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