Chapter 1
What verb tense do we use to talk about things in progress right now?
present progressive
When do we use "since" and "for" in present perfect sentences?
since = specific point in time; clauses
for = length of time
What are ALL the ways we express future?
will, be going to, simple present, present progressive
What are collective nouns? Do we use singular or plural verbs with them?
nouns that refer to more than one person
singular verbs
Choose the correct sentence. Explain why it's correct.
When I was in my country, I want to come to Canada.
When I was in my country, I wanted to come to Canada.
When I was in my country, I have wanted to come to Canada.
When I was in my country, I wanted to come to Canada.
What verb tense do we use for statements of fact, general truths, and habitual activities?
simple present
What is the difference between simple past and present perfect?
present perfect = no specific mention of time; began in past but continue now
simple past = specific time in the past; began and ended in the past
When do we use will? When do we use be going to?
will = predictions, willingness/refusal
be going to = predictions, prior plans
How do you know if you need is/are after "there"?
It depends on the noun after BE
Ex: There is a dog outside. There are dogs outside.
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb tense.
Malia is in my class. She (study) ___ speech this semester. She (take, also) ____ other night classes. Her classes (begin) ____ at 6:00 every night.
is studying
also takes / is also taking
begin
What is the correct pronunciation for these verbs?
-walked
-snowed
-needed
walk/t/
snow/d/
need/id/
How do we form present perfect progressive?
What is the mistake in this sentence?
After the rain will stop, I am going to wash the car.
After the rain stops, I am going to wash the car.
Don't use future in the time clause!
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun and verb.
Each of my (neighbor) _____ (have) _____ decorated for Halloween.
Each of my neighbors has decorated for Halloween.
Use the correct verb tense.
Yesterday, Jack (wake up) ____ at 5:00am. He (get up, already) ____ when his alarm (ring) ____.
woke up
had already gotten up
rang
Which action was first?
We were sitting on the patio when we saw a small airplane fly by.
Sitting on the patio
What does this sentence mean?
I have been trying to study for the last hour.
started trying an hour ago, was a progressive action, still trying now
What does future progressive tell us? How do we form it?
something that will be in progress at a time in the future
will + be + VFg
be going to + be + VFg
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Linguistics (be) ____ the study of language.
is
Linguistics is the study of language
Choose the correct sentence:
Many scientists believe there will be a major earthquake in the near future.
Many scientists believe there going to be a major earthquake in the near future.
Many scientists believe there will to be a major earthquake in the near future.
Many scientists believe there will be a major earthquake in the near future.
What does this sentence mean?
I was going to get up early this morning, but I didn't sleep well last night.
Unfulfilled intention
What does this sentence mean?
Jaques had been researching a topic for his project when he decided to change his major.
both actions were in the past
He started researching in the past then changed his major also in the past.
Fill in the blanks with future progressive.
Dr. Roberts is very busy, and her schedule tomorrow is packed. From morning until lunch, she (see) ____ patients at her clinic. After lunch, she (do) ____ research at the hospital. In the evening, she (talk) ____ to medical students about rural health care.
will be seeing / is going to be seeing
will be doing / is going to be doing
will be talking / is going to be talking
Correct the errors.
The books in my office is very valuable to me.
A lot of the people in my class works during the day.
Studying foreign languages teach students about other cultures.
The books in my office are very valuable to me.
A lot of the people in my class work during the day.
Studying foreign languages teaches students about other cultures.
Choose the correct sentence:
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States are Rover.
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States is Rover.
One of the most common name for dogs in the United States is Rover.
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States is Rover.