Using Vague Language in English
Grade 10th Grade · ELA · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use vague language appropriately to sound more natural in English conversation.
Warm-Up Video
Learn English with Papa Teach Me · 7:39
Describe things Better in English - Be VAGUE!
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When you don't remember the name of something, you can call it a thingy, or if you want to talk about a part of something, you can call it a bit.
- 2
To guess a huge amount, use the term a ballpark figure, and to give an approximate number, you can use expressions like around, about, or more or less.
- 3
To be imprecise with adjectives, you can use words like kind of or sort of, or add -ish to the end of the adjective.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe your favorite food using vague language, such as 'kind of,' 'sort of,' or 'like.' For example, 'It's kind of sweet and has a sort of doughy texture.'”
Complete Lesson Package
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