Grammar tenses
Present passive
Present perfect continuous
Verb + object + verb
Different topics
100
We use Do and Does to make questions in the Simple Present.
DO is used with = I, You, We, They
DOES is used with = He, She, It
T R U E
100
Is this sentence correct?
Sushi is a Japanese dish. Rice is cooked in vinegar, served with raw or cooked seafood and a variety of toppings or fillings.
a) Yes, the sentence is correct.
b) No, the sentence isn't correct.
a) Yes, the sentence is correct.
100
Identify the part that is in Present perfect continuous in this song:
Oh, I don't know why she's leaving, or where she's gonna go
I guess she's got her reasons, but I just don't wanna know
'Cause for 24 years I've been living next door to Alice
24 years just waitin' for a chance
To tell her how I feel and maybe get a second glance
Now I gotta get used to not living next door to Alice
'Cause for 24 years I'VE BEEN LIVING next door to Alice.
100
What's the correct sentence?
a) I invited my mom TO BAKE some cookies with us.
OR
b) I invited my mom BAKE some cookies with us.
The correct answer is:
a) I invited my mom TO BAKE some cookies with us.
100
In which news section can you find this headline?
In the World section.
200
Which grammar tense do you see here? Is the sentence correct?
"People were wearing special glasses to look at the solar eclipse".
The grammar tense is: Past continuous
The sentence is correct.
200
Correct the two mistakes:
HOW TO MAKE A MILKSHAKE
- Ice cream and milk are add to the blender.
- Those ingredients are blended until smooth.
- They are poured in a cup.
- Some whipped cream put on top with a cherry.
The mistakes are:
1. Ice cream and mild are ADDED to the blender.
2. Some whipped cream IS put on top with a cherry.
200
What's the correct sentence?
1. My sister's been playing the drums since she was 10.
2. My sister been playing the drums since she was 10.
The correct sentence is:
1. My sister's been playing the drums since she was 10.
My sister's = My sister HAS
200
The verbs: TELL, REMIND and ASK are followed by an object and then TO + a verb in base form.
T R U E
tell + object + to verb
Example:
Tell your friends to study more.
200
Apples can be:
a) sticky and sweet
b) crunchy and juicy
c) sour and spicy
b) crunchy and juicy
300
What's the correct answer?
ARE YOU GETTING INFORMED ABOUT LOCAL NEWS?
1. Yes, I have.
2. Yes, I get.
3. Yes, I do.
4. Yes, I am.
5. Yes, I was.
4. Yes, I am.
The question is in Present continuous. Use the verb To Be for answers.
300
Change the sentence to passive voice:
Active voice:
Americans usually eat macaroni and cheese for lunch or dinner.
Present passive:
Macaroni and cheese ...
Present passive:
Macaroni and cheese are eaten for lunch or dinner (by Americans).
OR
Macaroni and cheese are usually eaten for lunch or dinner (by Americans).
300
Order the words to make a statement in Present perfect progressive:
TIRED ENOUGH FEEL HAVEN'T
THAT'S WE WE WATER WHY
DRINKING BEEN
We haven't been drinking enough water. That's why we feel tired.
300
Order the words to make a sentence.
FRY TO BREAKFAST ASK LET'S ANA PLANTAINS THE FOR OUR
Let's ask Ana to fry the plantains for our breakfast.
300
Which cooking method do you see?
Give two examples of things you can prepare with this method.
M E L T
Examples:
- ice cream
- cheese
- butter
- chocolate
400
Change this sentence from Simple Present to Simple Past:
Simple Present:
I read the newspaper in the morning.
Simple Past:
...
Simple Past:
I READ the newspaper in the morning.
(The past of Read is Read)
The pronunciation of Read is the only difference.
400
Choose the correct options:
1. Before you start, the milk is a. steamed / b. melted. Don't boil the milk.
2. Next, the milk is whipped with an electric mixer.
3. Once the milk is ready, coffee a. is / b. are made.
4. Milk is a. poured / b. pouring into the coffee.
1. Before you start, the milk is STEAMED. Don't boil the milk.
2. Next, the milk is whipped with an electric mixer.
3. Once the milk is ready, coffee IS made.
4. Milk is POURED into the coffee.
400
Order the words to make a question. Answer the question after.
HAVE COMPANY WORKING LONG ? HOW FOR YOU YOUR BEEN CURRENT
How long have you been working for your currect company?
I've been working ...
400
Could you have Carlos roast the chicken, please? And let Marisa boil the potatoes.
1. The question and the sentence are correct.
2. The question is correct, but the sentence isn't.
3. The question and the sentence are incorrect.
1. The question and the sentence are correct.
400
Imagine this:
It's Friday night and your boss calls you to talk about work. Your boss talks, and talks a lot. You don't feel like talking now.
What's the best recommendation?
a) My recommendation would be to answer the call.
b) If I were you, I'd let the call go to voice mail
c) Why don't you turn on your phone?
b) If I were you, I'd let the call go to voice mail.
500
Complete the blanks to make a question in the Present Perfect:
________ you ever ________(feel) anxious about the news?
HAVE you ever FELT anxious about the news?
Possible answers:
- Yes, I have. OR - No, I haven't.
500
List three steps to make a Michelada. Use Present passive.
Give the money to your classmates if the sentences were right.
500
What's the best sentence? Why do you think is better than the other?
a) I've been knowing my best friend since we were young.
b) I've known my best friend since we were young.
The best sentence is:
b) I've known my best friend since we were young.
It's better to use the Present perfect.
Remember: some verbs aren't usually used in the continuous form:
BELIEVE, BELONG, FORGET, HATE, HOPE, KNOW, LIKE, LOVE, NEED, OWN, REMEMBER, WANT
500
Which verbs from the list DON'T need "to" after an object?
MAKE
REMIND
HELP
HAVE
ASK
MAKE HELP HAVE
Examples:
- Please make Julia BOIL the water.
- Can you help me GRILL the fish, please?
- Have the children COME to the table to eat.
500
Name three things you can do with your phone when you don't want to talk to someone.
Examples:
- let the call go to voice mail
- ignore a call / text
- turn off the phone
- screen your calls / texts
- don't answer the phone / a text