Lesson 53
Today’s lesson is 180 words.
Greetings
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another week with Fluenteam. Today we are going to 1) review new vocabulary related to government and politics, and 2) learn how to use the preposition “until”. We hope you enjoy the lesson.
Government
The United States government is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The country has 50 states, and each state has many different districts. Bigger states have more representatives because their population is bigger. For example, California has 53 representatives, whereas Montana only has 1 representative.
Important vocabulary!
The following words are important vocabulary to know when talking about government and politics.
| State | Governor | Voting | Election |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | Representative | To vote | Campaign |
| Town | Politician | Ballots | Polls |
Grammar Tips
How to use the preposition “until”:
Definition
Until (preposition): up to (the point in time or the event mentioned)
Some people also say “till”. The words “until” and “till” mean the same thing.
For example:
Until I figure out what’s going on, I’ll stay right here.
Until the child starts to behave better, he will stay in his room.
I was watching Netflix till midnight.
My friends and I partied till dawn!
Writing Prompt
Prompt: Try to write some sentences using the words “until” or “till”.
Class Discussion
What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!