From A to B
What is this vehicle called?
A larger bus capable of carrying big groups of people over long distances.
A coach.
What tenses are used in a first conditional sentence?
If + present simple
future simple
Say an example sentence using the following verb and the fitting verb pattern!
to expect
For example:
I didn't expect to actually win this competition.
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I will update you a bit later.
For example:
I will update you in due course.
What two types of reltive clauses are there? What is the difference?
Defining: crucial information
Non-defining: additional information
What is this vehicle called?
A luxurious ship that people go on cruises with.
Complete the following second conditional sentence:
If I _________ as sick as you, I ________________ a doctor as soon as possible.
were
would visit / would go to
Say an example sentence using the following verb and the fitting verb pattern!
to risk
I risked being late for work by taking a detour to the bakery first.
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The Earth goes around the Sun.
For example:
The Earth orbits the Sun.
Reformulate the two sentences as one sentence with a relative clause!
I saw a man on the street. He was carrying a red umbrella.
I saw a man on the street who was carrying a red umbrella.
What is this vehicle called?
Typicall for larger cities, this vehicle runs on tracks and is powered by electric cables hanging above.
A tram.
What are the names of these two conditional types?
1. If the temperature is cold enough, water turns into ice.
2. If I had payed attention, I would understand the topic.
1. zero conditional
2. mixed conditional
Say an example sentence using the following verb and the fitting verb pattern!
to make
Example:
I made my students learn the new grammar by making fascinating quizzes.
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The engineers had to change the width of more than 1000 platforms.
For example:
The engineers had to adjust the width of more than 1000 platforms.
Reformulate the two sentences as one sentence with a relative clause!
The capybara is the largest rodent on Earth. It lives in the rainforests of South America.
The capybara, which lives in the rainforests of South America, is the largest rodent on Earth.
What is this vehicle called?
A flying vehicle kept aloft by heat alone, cabable of carrying only a handful of people at a time. It is usually used for sightseeing.
A hot-air baloon.
Complete the following third conditional sentence:
If I ______________ enough money, I ______________ a new gaming laptop.
had had
would have bought
What are some verbs that can be followe by both -ed and -ing forms, without changing their meaning? Name 5.
like, love, dislike, hate, prefer, continue etc.
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I'd love to hear some of your tips for places to visit in the city.
I would be grateful for some recommendations about places to visit in the city.
Reformulate the following relative clause into a participle clause!
The kid who sat next to me on the plane was very loud.
The kid sitting next to me on the plane was very loud.
What is this vehicle called?
A moving cabin connected to strong wires that carries people up hills and mountains. Often seen in ski resorts.
A cable car.
Turn the situation described into a third conditional sentence!
I forgot to put on my coat, so now I'm going to catch a cold.
If I hadn't forgotten to put on my coat, I wouldn't have caught a cold.
Say two sentences with the following verb. Use both its meanings depending on the verb pattern that follows.
to try
For example:
I tried learning Latin, but it was too difficult.
I tried to learn Latin, but I couldn't find a private teacher.
What are some typical characteristic of a formal letter? Name 5!
Dear Sir / Madam
Yours faithfully / Yours sincerely
Division into clear paragraphs
No contractions
No abbreviations
Proper grammar and polite language
Reformulate the following relative clause into a participle clause!
The students who were caught cheating had to retake the exam.
The students caught cheating had to retake the exam.