Meaningful Sentences

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

3V - Today's Lesson

1. Learn what a meaningful sentence is.
2. Learn how to write meaningful sentences.
   
3. Practice writing meaningful sentences.
   

How to practice writing meaningful sentences:

1. Read the Dutch word.

2. Learn the translated English word.

3. Read the sentence to understand how the word can be used in a sentence.

3. Try to write sentences using the English words.

4. Make sure your sentence shows the meaning of the word.

5. Use a 'hoofdletter' at the beginning of your sentences and a 'punt' at the end.

Meaningful Sentences Practice:

1. tegenwoordig / nowadays

2. op feiten controleren / fact-check

3. schotel / saucer

4. klein, gering / slight

5. eigenlijk, in werkelijkheid / actually

Meaningful Sentences Practice:

1. tegenwoordig / nowadays: Nowadays people use their mobile phones to read the news.

2. op feiten controleren / fact-check: You should always fact-check when you're reading an article to make sure it's true.

3. schotel / saucer: Eyewitnesses saw a flying saucer flying low over the Thames in 1944.

4. klein, gering / slight: The dog had a slight limp and walked a little bit strangely.

5. eigenlijk, in werkelijkheid / actually: I didn't actually see her. I just heard her voice.

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: possession?

1. She is in possession of it.
2. Do you have it in your possession?
3. I have it in my possession.
4. I am in possession of some very important information.

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: reliable?

1. My mom is reliable.
2. Sara is reliable. She always does what she says.
3. Are you reliable?
4. I only like people who are reliable.

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: tinfoil?

1. You can use tinfoil in your project.
2. I don't really like using tinfoil.
3. I always wrap my sandwiches in tinfoil to keep them fresh.
4. My mom bought some tinfoil from the shops.

Now it's your turn:

Translate the following words into English and write meaningful sentences:

1. eigenaardig, raar
   
2. bijgelovig
   
3. geheimzinnig
   
4. bedoeling
   
5. betrokken
   
6. beweren
   
7. vereist
   
8. puin
   
9. (in)schatten
   
10. ramp

Compare your sentences:

Compare your sentences with your partner's and correct your sentences.

Now, choose 10 new Dutch words for your partner to translate into English and make into meaningful sentences.

Finish your sentences for homework.

2 V - Today's Lesson

1. Learn what a meaningful sentence is.
2. Learn how to write meaningful sentences.
   
3. Practice writing meaningful sentences.
   

How to practice writing meaningful sentences:

1. Read the Dutch word.

2. Learn the translated English word.

3. Read the sentence to understand how the word can be used in a sentence.

3. Try to write sentences using the English words.

4. Make sure your sentence shows the meaning of the word.

5. Use a 'hoofdletter' at the beginning of your sentences and a 'punt' at the end.

Meaningful Sentences Practice:

1. veroveren / conquer

2. vochtig / humid

3. ingekort / condensed

4. verslaan / defeat

5. verlaten / abandoned

Meaningful Sentences Practice:

1. veroveren / conquer: Are the Chinese going to conquer the world?

2. vochtig / humid: The air in a rain forest is humid and in a desert it is dry.

3. ingekort / condensed: If you don't want to read the full novel, I have a shorter, condensed version you can borrow.

4. verslaan / defeat: Real Madrid are hoping to defeat Manchester City in the quarter-finals.

5. verlaten / abandoned: All the windows in the abandoned building were broken.

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: carefully?

1. We carried it carefully.
2. Can you open it carefully?
3. I rode home carefully.
4. We opened the mystery package very carefully and looked inside.

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: independent?

1. I can't wait to be independent.
2. I can't wait to live on my own and be independent.
3. Are you independent?
4. I only like people who are independent.

Which is the best meaningful sentence using the word: belt?

1. I like to wear a belt.
2. I wish somebody could lend me a belt.
3. Do you always wear a belt in your jeans?
4. I got a beautiful gold belt for my birthday.

Now it's your turn:

Translate the following words into English and write meaningful sentences:

1. verlaten

2. onweersbui

3. fakkel

4. ingang

5. spannend

6. spelen tegen

7. de schuld geven

8. beschermen

9. bereiken

10. oplossen

Compare your sentences:

Compare your sentences with your partner's and correct your sentences.

Now, choose 10 new Dutch words for your partner to translate into English and make into meaningful sentences.

Finish your sentences for homework.