Shakespeare's Life and Language Influence
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Antonio MacaiaTopics covered
- regular verbs,
- theater,
- education,
- English language influence,
- Shakespeare's biography,
- language proficiency,
- language evolution,
- Shakespeare's plays,
- poetry,
- literature
Shakespeare's Life and Language Influence
Uploaded by
Antonio MacaiaTopics covered
- regular verbs,
- theater,
- education,
- English language influence,
- Shakespeare's biography,
- language proficiency,
- language evolution,
- Shakespeare's plays,
- poetry,
- literature
KEY – SET A
1. TEXT COMPREHENSION
a) Answer the questions:
Where was William Shakespeare born?
o William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
What did William Shakespeare like to do as a child?
o As a child, William Shakespeare liked to read many stories and plays.
Name one of William Shakespeare’s famous plays.
o One of William Shakespeare’s famous plays is "Romeo and Juliet."
Why is William Shakespeare considered one of the greatest writers in history?
o left a big mark on the world with his writings, first used many words and
phrases we use today, and his work has been translated into many languages
and is still performed in theaters everywhere.
b) Circle the correct option. True or False?
Shakespeare was born in London. "Macbeth" is one of Shakespeare's poems.
False False
"Harry Potter" is one of Shakespeare's Shakespeare's writing did not influence
famous plays. other writers.
False False
Shakespeare went to school when he was a Shakespeare created some new words and
boy. phrases that we still use today.
True True
Shakespeare wrote plays and poems. Shakespeare was born and died on the
same date, April 23.
True
True
2. REGULAR, IRREGULAR VERBS AND INDEFINITE ARTICLE
a) Write 12 verbs of your choice: Six regular and six irregular. Translate them.
Regular Verbs Translation Irregular Verbs Translation
To walk Andar To be Ser/Estar
To play Jogar To go Ir
To talk Falar To have Ter
To watch Assistir To do Fazer
To help Ajudar To see Ver
To love Amar To take Tomar
b) Fill the empty lines in the text below with the appropriate indefinite article.
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cause.
3. CHANGE THE SENTENCES ACCORDING TO THE TENSE AND FORM
REQUESTED
a) She can cook Cassava-beans. (negative, short)
She can't cook Cassava-beans.
b) Heldivia is my sister. (past, negative, short)
Heldivia wasn't my sister.
c) We should study more. (interrogative)
Should we study more?
d) John loves to read. (interrogative, negative, long)
Does John not love to read?
e) They dance Kizomba well. (interrogative, negative, short)
Don't they dance Kizomba well?
f) I enjoy watching movies. (negative, long)
I do not enjoy watching movies.
KEY – SET B
1. TEXT COMPREHENSION
a) Answer the questions:
Where was William Shakespeare born?
o William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
What did William Shakespeare like to do as a child?
o As a child, William Shakespeare liked to read many stories and plays.
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
o Shakespeare was 52 years old when he died.
What is one way Shakespeare has influenced the English language?
o Shakespeare first used many words and phrases we use today, which has
greatly influenced the English language.
b) Circle the correct option. True or False?
Shakespeare's plays were boring and not Shakespeare is remembered as a great
about feelings. writer because his plays are not popular
today.
False
False
Shakespeare moved to Paris to write plays. Shakespeare's writing did not influence
other writers.
False
False
Shakespeare's stories are not read
anymore. Shakespeare was born and died on the
same date, April 23.
False
True
"Romeo and Juliet" is one of Shakespeare's
poems. Shakespeare wrote plays that only talked
about love.
False
False
2. REGULAR, IRREGULAR VERBS AND INDEFINITE ARTICLE
a) Write 12 verbs of your choice: Six regular and six irregular. Translate them.
Regular Verbs Translation Irregular Verbs Translation
To walk Andar To be Ser/Estar
To play Jogar To go Ir
To talk Falar To have Ter
To watch Assistir To do Fazer
To help Ajudar To see Ver
To love Amar To take Tomar
b) Fill the empty lines in the text below with the appropriate indefinite article.
A person with hypertension has an elevated blood pressure. This condition leads to health
problems if not managed properly. A healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a
balanced diet, can help control hypertension. Some people may need medication to lower
their blood pressure. An important step in managing hypertension is regular monitoring and
check-ups with a healthcare professional.
3. CHANGE THE SENTENCES ACCORDING TO THE TENSE AND FORM
REQUESTED
a) They must come today. (negative, long)
They must not come today.
b) We are students of Medicine. (past, negative, short)
We weren't students of Medicine.
c) Olga likes to study. (interrogative)
Does Olga like to study?
d) John loves to read. (interrogative, negative, long)
Does John not love to read?
e) They dance Kizomba well. (interrogative, short)
Do they dance Kizomba well?
f) I enjoy watching movies. (negative, long)
I do not enjoy watching movies.
