MODALS
Choose the correct modal: You ___ wear a helmet when you ride a bike. (must / should / might)
must
Turn into passive: They build houses here.
Houses are built here.
Define oxymoron. Give one simple example.
A phrase with two opposite ideas together, e.g., “bittersweet” or “deafening silence”.
This person always tells the truth.
Honest
Choose a connector: She was tired, ___ she kept working.
but / yet / still
Rewrite: It is necessary for her to study more. → Use a modal.
She must study more.
Passive: She wrote the book.
The book was written by her.
Which figure of speech is this? “Act naturally” / “Open secret”
Oxymoron
This person doesn’t like talking to people or being in big groups.
Shy
Complete: ___ the rain, we played football.
Despite / In spite of
Fill in: He ___ have forgotten his keys. That’s why he’s knocking.
must
Fill in: The cake ___ (make) by my sister yesterday.
was made
Define juxtaposition and explain its effect.
Placing two opposite or contrasting ideas side by side to highlight differences or create meaning.
This person never gives up and keeps trying.
Determined / Persistent
List 3 connectors of contrast.
But, although, however
What is the difference between mustn’t and don’t have to?
Mustn’t = not allowed; Don’t have to = not necessary.
Passive: People have seen the movie many times.
The movie has been seen many times.
Identify the figure: In the movie, the peaceful music plays during a violent scene.
Juxtaposition
This describes someone who likes to keep everything neat and clean.
Tidy / Organized
Explain the difference: because vs although
Because = cause; Although = contrast
Correct this sentence: She can to sings well.
She can sing well. (no "to", "sings" → "sing")
When and why do we use the passive voice?
To focus on the action or result, not the doer.
Create your own example of an oxymoron AND one of juxtaposition.
Example answer: Oxymoron: “living dead”; Juxtaposition: “a rich man and a homeless man sitting on the same bench.”
This person makes everyone laugh.
Funny / Humorous
Write a sentence with a connector of cause, contrast, and addition.
Although it was late, I studied hard because I had an exam, and I also did some extra exercises.