I have decided that 'The Book of If' is an excellent conversation starter. This book, which I picked up at Powell's for two dollars, has questions that only start with if, for example, "If you could eliminate one insect from the earth forevermore, which one would you choose?" The most popular choices so far include wasps, mosquitos, and ticks.
Also, we learned that leeches are not an insect.
So, gentle readers, send in your own favorite 'if' question, and we'll add it to the book. The next time I'm teaching ESL, this book will definitely be used to teach the conditional. Sigh. If only I were still able to teach the subjunctive. ..
Get it?
Posted by Meredith at September 9, 2003 06:18 PMIf you could put a flaming object in your mouth, what would it be?
Posted by: Non-mohawked sibling on September 9, 2003 06:27 PMA flaming Homer.
Posted by: the dave on September 14, 2003 04:32 PMwho is the author of The Book Of If?
Posted by: Erika on November 2, 2003 01:29 PM