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A: Did Banksy paint this mural?
B: I ________. It's probably another artist emulating his style.
a) 'm afraid so
b) don't think so
c) think not
A: Did Banksy paint this mural?
B: I don't think so. It's probably another artist emulating his style.
By the time I _______ (arrive) at the cinema, the movie had already started.
By the time I arrived at the cinema, the movie had already started.
Use the subjunctive form of the verb:
It's important that you _______ (be) on time.
It's important that you be on time.
Is this sentence correct?
If the misunderstanding was caused by cultural differences is unclear.
Incorrect.
Correct sentence:
Whether (or not) the misunderstanding was caused by cultural differences is unclear.
Is the relative clause in this sentence restrictive/defining or non-restrictive/non-defining?
The official who was involved is being investigated.
restrictive/defining
A: Do you think AI will take artists' jobs?
B: I ________. Some companies will do anything to cut costs.
a) hope so
b) 'm afraid not
c) 'm afraid so
A: Do you think AI will take artists' jobs?
B: I'm afraid so. Some companies will do anything to cut costs.
When used with the simple past, the past perfect or past perfect continuous shows the (first / second) of two actions.
When used with the simple past, the past perfect or past perfect continuous shows the first of two actions.
Use the subjunctive form of the verb:
Did her boss insist that she _____ (work) late?
Did her boss insist that she work late?
Correct this sentence:
I'm unsure what does this abbreviation mean.
I'm unsure what this abbreviation means.
Which sentence correctly reduces the relative clause?
The mayor who was suspected of bribery has been found guilty.
a) The mayor that was suspected of bribery has been found guilty.
b) The mayor suspected of bribery has been found guilty.
c) The mayor was suspected of bribery has been found guilty.
b) The mayor suspected of bribery has been found guilty.
Replace my brother with a pronoun:
I need to pick up my brother from the airport.
I need to pick him up from the airport.
Use the _________ to show that the first action was in progress when the second action began.
Use the past perfect continuous to show that the first action was in progress when the second action began.
Complete the sentence in the passive subjunctive:
It's crucial that the citizens _______ (tell) the truth about the water supply.
It's crucial that the citizens be told the truth about the water supply.
Restate as an embedded question:
Does he need help?
I don't know...
I don't know if/whether (or not) he needs help.
Reduce the relative clause to a phrase:
There is no such thing as a politician who is honest.
There is no such thing as an honest politician.
A: Is the art gallery still open?
B: I'm afraid _____. It closed at 5pm.
A: Is the art gallery still open?
B: I'm afraid not. It closed at 5pm.
Choose the correct verb tense:
I ________ (talk) on the phone when the doorbell rang.
I had been talking on the phone when the doorbell rang.
Combine the sentences using the subjunctive:
He needs to use tactful language. It's better.
It's better that he use tactful language.
Restate as an embedded question:
Where did that slang word come from?
I wonder...
I wonder where that slang word came from.
Combine the two sentences by using the second as a relative clause:
They hired expensive lawyers. Many of those lawyers are experts in financial crime.
They hired expensive lawyers, many of whom are experts in financial crime.
Replace the trash with a pronoun and substitute the repeated information:
If your mother asks you to take out the trash, please take out the trash.
If your mother asks you to take it out, please do so.
Complete the sentence with the simple past, past perfect, or past perfect continuous form of the verbs in parentheses.
I _____ (feel) exhausted because it _______ (be) such a daunting experience.
I felt exhausted because it had been such a daunting experience.
Combine the sentences using the subjunctive:
Don't use vague wording in your email. That's my recommendation.
I recommend (that) you not use vague wording in your email.
Restate as an embedded question within a question:
When does the exhibition start? Can you tell me?
Can you tell me when the exhibition starts?
Combine the two sentences by using the second as a relative clause with a preposition:
There was a massive cover-up. Many government employees were involved in it.
There was a massive cover-up in which many government employees were involved.
or
There was a massive cover-up which/that many government employees were involved in.