Modals
Which shows the strongest advice: should, have got to, or might?
have got to
Some questions have not answered yet.
I'm going to finish my paper. I just want to know _____ you'd like me to hand it in.
A) because
B) when
C) so that
when
Because everyone in this class is so smart.
(delete "because"; fragment)
I should study for the final exam last night, but I was too tired.
I should have studied...
An A was given the entire class.
The entire class was given an A. OR An A was given to the entire class.
Tom likes vacationing ____ there are ski resorts.
A) wherever
B) while
C) although
A) wherever
Lisa's best class I had this quarter.
Lisa's was the best class I had this quarter.
How much we can spend on a vacation this year?
Correct the error: Only one of the essays have been checked so far.
has been checked
You can have the last pancake since they don't want it.
A) not wanting it
B) since not wanting it
C) can't be reduced
C) can't be reduced
You can always ask for help at the library, they often help international students with writing.
(comma splice)
Each student have to keep in touch next quarter!
Each student has to...
The Sailor Moon costume ___ (buy) by Sookie before Sea could get it.
had been bought
Reduce to an adverb phrase: Because I took Drew's class, I now know what an alchemist is.
Having taken Drew's class...
Many students study so hard they don't have time for fun, and they get burned out, so take a break, and don't let that happen to you.
(stringy; too many clauses)
I don't know where Yuyang was last night. She _____ (might, play) Skyrim again.
She might have been playing...
I don't know where the pizza went. It ____ (may, eat) by Wilson this morning.
It may have been eaten...
Make an adverb phrase: They had a party when they finished their final exams.
They had a party upon finishing their final exams.
Not taking any vacation or to have a bad vacation is a bad idea. You need a good rest after all this!
Not to take any vacation OR having a bad vacation