Grammar
Unfortunately, the man ___________ by the time the ambulance arrived. (pass away)
Unfortunately, the man passed away by the time the ambulance arrived
I need to concentrate myself on my homework
I need to concentrate on my homework
Better way of saying: According to me, that’s true.
In my opinion, that's true.
The town is rich ___ history
The town is rich in history
My mothers cabin is next to his cabin.
My mother's cabin is nex to his cabin.
It’s late enough to walk home. It’s not safe. You need to call a taxi.
It’s too late to walk home. It’s not safe. You need to call a taxi.
(Adverb mistake)
Let’s have a dinner together sometime
Let’s have dinner together sometime
Name three "addition" linking words
Furthermore, Besides, In addition...
Addicted ________'Breaking Bad'
Addicted to breaking bad.
When she'll start her new job she'll get a company car.
First conditional (if + present simple, will +infinitive) When she starts her new job she'll get a company car.
I stopped to smoke cigarettes because it was unhealthy
I stopped smoking cigarettes because it was unhealthy
She is very ________ you must not try to hurt her feelings.
She is very sensitive you must not try to hurt her feelings.
How do you structure an essay?
five paragraphs.
I found it difficult to understand his accent. (trouble)
I ________________ his accent
I had trouble understanding his accent
Anna needs a new car she spent the weekend visiting car dealerships.
Anna needs a new car, so she spent the weekend visiting car dealerships.
Find the mistakes Fiona fractured her wrist and must go to hospital last week.
Fiona fractured her wrist and had to go to hospital last week.
--> must only in the present
Can / Could / Couldn't or be able to?
Eventually I ______ make her change her mind.
Eventually I was able to make her change her mind.
Name four text types you can expect in the writing.
Essay, Email, Review, Article
Please look after my little sister for me. (of)
Please _____________ my little sister for me.
Please take care of my little sister for me.
If I will be late, I’ll call you.
If I am late, I’ll call you.
(first conditional)
I was wondering if you could ____ me your MP3 player?
I was wondering if you could lend me your MP3 player?
Explain the difference between formal and informal language. Give on example for both and say when to use it.
Formal: We regret to inform you that the delivery will be delayed due to adverse weather conditions
--> essay
Informal: I'm going to hit the hay (saying)
--> letter to a friendThere's no hurry - please don't rush. (time)
There's no hurry - please __________
There's no hurry - please take your time
Do you know where is the nearest police station?
Do you know where the nearest police station is?
(QuASI)