Vocabulary 1
They pay sports teams to wear their logo
sponsors
This stories tell the experiences of a child until he/she becomes an adult
coming-of-age
Hey guys, do you want to hang... with us this weekend?
out
What is the structure of the simple present passive?
is/are + past participle verb
When we speculate and are not sure about something we use the modals...
might, could or may
Is an ad that you might see on TV
commercial
In this type of stories the main character suffers a lot of tradegies and really has a hard time
hard-luck story
The most memorable thing about Mexicans is their ____ (kind)
kindness
What is the structure of the simple past passive?
was/were + verb in past participle
When we speculate and are sure that something is true we use the modal...
must
It is a phrasal verb and it means "to continue"
go ahead
In this type of stories the writer gives us an insight into a person´s problems, concerns or achievements
human-interest stories
Erick brought me flowers when I was in the hospital. It was such a ______ (think) gesture.
thoughtful
Complete the sentence with passive.
The flower ____ its name by a French botanist. (give)
was given
In modals of speculation when we are sure that something is not true we use...
can´t
It is a phrasal verb and means "create/invent"
make up
In this kind of movies or books the story is hard to believe, everything is exagerated
tall tale story
Nick did the dishes without being asked . He isn´t usually so ____ (help)!.
helpful
Complete the sentence with passive.
All matches ____ (stop) when it started to rain.
were stopped
When we talk about two events in the past, the first event goes in ...
past perfect
It is a phrasalverb and means "separate/break down"
split up
James didn´t seem very ______ (gratitude) for the raise he got at work.
grateful
I´m _______ ( appreciate) for my co-worders for working hard every day.
appreciative
Complete the sentence with passive.
This steak ____ (serve) with a creamy sauce.
is/was served
Use the simle past or past perfect to complete the followin sentences.
When I ____ (pack) the suitcases the night before, I ___ (forget) to put in our passports.
packed - forgot