Expressing doubt

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 8

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 65

Section

The natural world (Unit 6 )

Learning objectives

• 8.2.6.1infer meaning from context in long conversations on most general and academic topics with little support
• 8.3.2.1ask more complex questions to get information about a growing range of general topics and some curricular topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   Which sentence expresses doubt?

   I completely agree with you. I'm absolutely certain of it. I'm not sure that's true. That's definitely correct for me.
2. 2
   A: Some plants catch and eat insects. B: Really? I find that hard to believe. What does B mean?

   B doubts the information. B is asking for an example. B is sure it is true. B wants to change the topic.
3. 3
   Which question asks for more information about someone's claim?

   How old is your brother? What makes you say that? What time does it start? Where did you buy it?