Countable vs uncountable
The Basics
Name three quantifiers that can be used with countable nouns and three that can be used with uncountable nouns
Countable:
Uncountable:
Both:
Explain It Like a Native Speaker
Match each phrasal verb to its meaning:
A. survive/manage with what you have
B. begin doing something seriously
C. recover from something
D. communicate an idea successfully
The Basics
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb? What does each one describe?
Match the Meaning
Match the phrasal verb with its meaning:
A. cancel something that was planned
B. search for something
C. create/establish something
D. unexpectedly meet or experience something
1 → C
2 → D
3 → B
4 → A
BASICS
You’re explaining the Present Perfect to another student..
Name the four main uses of the tense and give one example for each
The Email
Complete the email with the most appropriate quantifiers.
We’ve received ______ positive feedback from our clients this month, but we haven’t had ______ time to respond to every email. We still have ______ unanswered messages, so we’ll need ______ extra help before the end of the week.
Choose from:
many – much – a lot of – a few – some
The New Employee
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
When I started my new job, it took me a few weeks to __________ with my new colleagues, but now we work really well together.
Options:
A) get along
B) get off
C) get out
D) get in
✅ get along
Transform the Word 🔄
Change the adjective into an adverb and complete the sentences.
The Workplace Conversation⭐️⭐️⭐️
A manager is talking to a new employee:
Before you start the project, I want to explain something important. The company has recently changed its strategy, and I need you to know why we made this decision.
Which phrasal verb best describes what the manager does?
A) brings up
B) signs up
C) waits for
D) runs into
✅ brings up⭐️⭐️⭐️
To bring something up means to introduce or mention a topic in a conversation.
The Rule Breaker
Read the sentences below. Two are correct and two are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentences and correct them.
A) I’ve just finished my homework.
B) I’ve met Sarah yesterday.
C) Have you ever ridden a horse?
D) I have lost my keys last night.
Find the Mistakes
A colleague wrote this report. There are four quantifier mistakes. Find and correct them.
We don’t have many time to finish the project. However, we’ve made a few progress this week, and only a little employees are still working remotely. Overall, we received much positive feedback from our customers.
It's All Business ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read the conversation. Choose the best phrasal verb:
A: How did the meeting with the new client go?
B: It went well, but I don’t think I really __________ my main point. They still seemed confused about our proposal.
Options:
✅ got across ⭐️⭐️⭐
One Word Doesn’t Belong:
Which of the following words is not an adverb?
carefully – successfully – friendly – confidently – professionally
friendly
-It’s an adjective, even though it ends in -ly.
The Project Meeting
A project manager says:
“We’ve identified the problem, but we still need more time to understand why it happened and find a solution.”
Which phrasal verb best completes the sentence?
"We’re going to __________ the issue before making a final decision."
Options:
A) look into
B) take on
C) sign up
D) wait for
✅ look into
The Interview
You’re introducing yourself in a job interview. Which sentence sounds more natural?
A. I worked with international clients.
B. I’ve worked with international clients.
Explain your choice.
B -Talking about experience in general because it’s relevant to the present.
--A might also be acceptable if referring to a finished period, ex “I worked with international clients when I was at Company X.”
The Odd One Out
One of these nouns is different from the others:
feedback • advice • information • suggestion • equipment
Which one is it, and why?
Suggestion
It’s countable.
The others are uncountable.
The Meaning Changes
Read the two situations. The same phrasal verb could be used in both, but the meaning is different:
Situation A:
After losing an important client, James was disappointed for several weeks, but eventually he accepted what happened and moved forward.
Situation B:
After recovering from an illness, James returned to work and started his normal routine again.
Which phrasal verb can describe both situations? Explain the difference
✅ get over
Choose the Right Form (Meaning Matters)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. Decide whether you need an adjective or an adverb.
The Business Decision
Read the situation:
A company has received a complaint from an important client. The manager asks another employee to help because the situation is becoming difficult to handle.
Which two phrasal verbs best describe what happens?
Options:
The Detective
Read the conversation.
A: “Can you open the door?”
B: “I can’t. ______.”
Which answer is the most natural?
A) I broke my arm.
B) I’ve broken my arm.
Explain why.
B.
The broken arm is a present situation, so the result of the past action is important now.
The Impossible Choice ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Which sentence is completely correct?
A. We received much applications for the position, but only little candidates were qualified.
B. There isn’t enough information to make a decision, although we’ve already received a lot of feedback.
C. We have many work to finish before Friday, but fortunately there are a little experienced employees available.
D. Only few equipment was delivered this morning, so we couldn’t finish the installation.
B⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Business Story Challenge
A business owner is describing a difficult month. Complete the story using the correct phrasal verbs.
Use each one only once:
get along · get across · get by · get in · get through
When I started my company, I didn’t have many resources, so I had to learn how to __________ with a small budget. At first, I struggled to __________ with my business partner because we had very different ideas. Eventually, we learned to communicate better. During our biggest presentation, I managed to __________ the main benefits of our product to investors. After months of hard work, we finally __________ a very difficult period and started seeing better results. Now, I usually __________ the office early to prepare for the day.
The Grammar Trap 🔥
Correct the mistakes in this message:
I was very interesting in the job because the company seemed really professionally. The interviewer explained everything clear and answered my questions very good.
I was very interested in the job because the company seemed really professional. The interviewer explained everything clearly and answered my questions very well.
The Startup Rescue Mission
Choose the Correct Sequence:
A startup has experienced some problems with its growth. Read the situation and choose the correct sequence of phrasal verbs.
The company discovered that many customers were unhappy with the service. First, the team investigated the reasons behind the complaints. Then, they contacted customers to understand their concerns. After that, they spent several months improving the service. Finally, they created a new system to prevent the same problems in the future.
Which sequence is correct?
A)look into → reach out → work on → set up
B)look for → follow up with → work out → take on
C)figure out → wait for → deal with → bring up
D)run into → pass on → call off → check in
✅ A: look into → reach out → work on → set up
The Phrasal Verb and PP Challenge⭐️⭐️⭐️
Complete the story
You are catching up with an old friend you haven’t spoken to for years. Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect Simple and the correct form of the phrasal verbs in brackets.
“A lot has changed since we last talked. I ______ (set up) my own business, and I ______ (get through) some difficult situations. Recently, I ______ (reach out) to some old friends, and I ______ (run into) people I haven’t seen in years.”
I’ve set up
I’ve got through
I’ve reached out
I’ve run into
Follow-up challenge:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Explain why the Present Perfect is used in all four sentences.