Fix It & Explain It
I've been here for two hours.
Rewrite using "too":
The homework is very difficult. I can’t finish it.
The homework is too difficult to finish.
You want to talk about a habit that is true most days, but not today.
Write one sentence that does this.
ex: I usually walk to school, but today I’m taking the bus.
Write a sentence about something you do every day.
ex: I walk to school every day.
Rewrite to avoid repetition:
“My sister has a dog. My sister loves the dog.”
My sister has a dog. She loves it.
She didn't went to class yesterday.
She didn't go to class yesterday.
Rewrite using "used to":
When I was younger, I didn’t like vegetables.
I didn’t used to like vegetables.
Write a sentence about a school rule using a modal verb.
ex: We have to wear a uniform at school.
Write a sentence about something that is happening right now.
ex: I am sitting in English class.
Rewrite to make the meaning clearer (less vague):
“I put it there because it was broken.”
I put the phone on the table because it was broken.
If I will see him, I tell him.
If I see him, I will tell him.
Rewrite using a relative clause:
I read a book. It changed my opinion.
I read a book that changed my opinion.
Write one sentence about the past that includes:
• an action in progress
• a short action that interrupts it
ex: I was studying when my friend called me.
Write a sentence about the past that includes a time word
ex: I studied for the exam yesterday.
Rewrite to sound more polite:
“Open the window.”
Could you open the window, please?
Despite he was tired, he kept studying.
Despite being tired... / Although he was tired... / Even though he was tired...
Rewrite using the passive voice:
“They built this school in 1985.”
This school was built in 1985.
Write one sentence that shows cause and result.
ex: It was raining, so we stayed at home.
Write one sentence that shows a contrast.
(You can use but or although.)
I was tired, but I finished my homework.
Rewrite to sound more formal:
“I think this rule is stupid.”
ex: I think this rule is unnecessary/unreasonable.
I'm knowing her for years.
I've known her for years.
Rewrite using present perfect:
“I arrived in Madrid in September and I still live here.”
I’ve lived in Madrid since September.
Write a sentence about the present that shows you are not 100% sure about something.
ex:
Maybe he is at home.
I think she is studying right now.
Write a sentence about the future.
ex: I will visit my grandparents this weekend.
Rewrite to show uncertainty
“He is at home.”
He might be at home.