Around Town
Fill in the blank with until or as soon as.
Mr. Shamash is in pain. When will he feel better?
He'll feel better _________________ he takes his medication.
as soon as = right after
Combine the sentences. Use although.
My grandmother doesn't use e-mail. She has an e-mail address.
My grandmother doesn't use e-mail although she has an e-mail address.
Although my grandmother has email, she doesn't use it.
What is a warranty?
A warranty is a legally binding guarantee from a seller or manufacturer that a product will meet specific quality standards.
Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect or present perfect continuous form of the verbs.
She ____________________ (sell) donuts at this location for more than 20 years.
She has been selling donuts at this location for more than 20 years.
skeptical
Doubting that something is true or useful:
Synonyms (similar): suspicious, careful, cautious
Fill in the blank with until or as soon as.
How long will Raul volunteer at the animal shelter?
He will volunteer there _________ he finds a full-time job.
until = up to a particular time
I bet paying with plastic will soon be as antiquated as the horse and buggy.
What does the word antiquated mean?
old fashion, obsolete, outdated
Combine the sentences. Change the second sentence into an adjective clause with that or who.
I want to buy a camera. It's not too expensive.
I want to buy a camera that's not too expensive.
Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect or present continuous form of the verbs.
Yolanda _________________ (mop) the floor. It's clean now.
Yolanda has mopped the floor. It's clean now.
hoax
A humorous or malicious deception.
Synonyms (similar): practical joke, prank, trick
Name 3 volunteer jobs.
At a school
Library
Animal Shelter
What is a time saving device?
What is your favorite time saving device?
Time-saving devices are machines, tools, or appliances designed to reduce the amount of time and effort required to complete a task, operation, or chore.
Combine the sentences. Change the second sentence into an adjective clause with that or who.
Many people shop online. They are looking for cameras.
Many people who are looking for cameras shop online.
How did Juan feel the next day at work?
He was exhausting/exhausted.
exhausted
consumerism
Is the belief that purchasing and consuming goods, often in excess of basic needs, is desirable and brings personal happiness.
Is this sentence present, past, or present perfect?
Sana voluteered at the homeless shelter.
Past
so or such
That clock is ______ small.
so
Combine the sentences. Change the second sentence into an adjective clause with that.
He gave her a good price. She couldn't refuse it.
He gave her a good price that she couldn't refuse.
Pick the correct adjective.
How long did he have to work?
He had to work from 9:30 to 6:30. It was a tiring/tired day.
tiring
drudgery
hard, monotonous, routine work
Is this sentence present, past, or present perfect?
The organization has delivered over 5,000 dinners to seniors so far.
Present Perfect
so or such
That's _____ a small clock.
such
Combine the sentences. Change the second sentence into an adjective clause with that.
It's a reliable car. She can drive it for a long time.
It's a reliable car that she can drive for a long time.
Name one hard skill and one soft skill.
Hard Skills: Technical Skills (certificate, diploma)
Soft Skills: personal and social skills (team player, strong work ethic, gets along with others)
resilient
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Synonyms (same): tough, durable