Vocabulary
Define this idiom:
Once in a blue moon...
Once in a very long time
"Raz za uhorský rok"
Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb in the past perfect?
A. By the time we arrived, they ate dinner.
B. By the time we arrived, they had eaten dinner.
C. By the time we arrived, they have eaten dinner.
B. HAD EATEN
She hasn’t been __________ the cinema for years.
A. to
B. at
C. in
D. on
A. to cinema
Which one is the opposite of POLITE?
A) unpolite
B) inpolite
C) impolite
C)
List at least 3 general rules when writing any essay
paragraphs, keep to the genre of essay, start on the first line, correct grammar, at least 200 words, no title, keep to the topic, use linking words, structure...
Which sentence uses the word “reluctant” correctly?
A) She was reluctant to help and immediately volunteered.
B) He felt reluctant to speak in public because he was very shy.
C) They reluctant the meeting until next week.
B)
Choose the sentence with the correct use of the article and explain your choice
A. She is an university student.
B. She is a university student.
C. She is the university student.
B. A UNIVERSITY STUDENT [junivrziti]
articles A/An are used based on the SOUND not SPELLING
I work as _____ doctor. However, I want to change my job in _____ future.
A
THE
Create ADJECTIVES from these NOUNS:
Guilt
Darkness
Wonder
Chemistry
Guilty
Dark
Wonderful
Chemical
List 3 rules when writing AN INFORMAL LETTER
Greetings, small talk, sign off with a name, saying goodbye (Warm regards, Sincerely...), informal writing, emojis, jokes or humour is allowed
Crime and justice!
Think of 3 types of criminals and define them
burglar, blackmailer, kidnapper, tax evader, robber...
Create 2nd and 3rd column of these irregular verbs:
rise
remake
shrink
wake
run
rose, risen
remade, remade
shrank, shrunk
woke, woken
ran, run
She is very good ______ learning languages.
I stayed at home ______ I was feeling ill.
The book ______ I borrowed from the library was very interesting.
AT
BECAUSE
THAT/WHICH
It was a very ______ experience and I learned a lot from it. (EDUCATE)
His constant ______ to follow the rules eventually led to serious problems at work. (REFUSE)
He felt great ______ after finishing the difficult exam. (RELIEVE)
EDUCATIONAL
REFUSAL
RELIEF
List 3 rules when writing A SHORT STORY
dialogue, timeline, characters, past simple tense...
Fill in THROUGH, THOROUGH, THROUGHOUT
The detective conducted a _____ investigation to find the truth behind the mystery.
The museum was crowded ______ the day, with visitors coming from all over the world.
She walked _____ the park to get to the library.
thorough
throughout
through
IS or ARE?
The news ____ spreading fast.
Politics ____ a difficult subject to study.
The police ______ responsible for the order in the city.
IS
IS
ARE
Define using prepositions IN, ON, AT connected to PLACE.
IN - country, city, neighbourhood
ON - streets, avenues
AT - address, specific location
Create opposite of these adjectives using PREFIXES
Loyal
Cool
Secure
Normal
Experienced
Disloyal
Uncool
Insecure
Abnormal
Inexperienced
List 3 rules when writing AN OPINION ESSAY
express opinion and defend it, you MIGHT talk to a reader, ask questions, stay polite and use formal writing, sometimes it´s crucial to mention the opposite opinion
Define these phrasal verbs:
TAKE OVER
TAKE AFTER
TAKE BACK
gain responsibility (control)
resemble someone, like a parent
retract a statement, change your mind
England´s rich and long history _______ (begin) in the 10th century. The Norman army, which ______ (lead) by William the Conqueror, _______ (invade) the country.
Nowadays, London is known for many landmarks. The Tower of London, originally fort and prison, ______ (visit) by thousands every day. The Tower Bridge _______ (open) in the middle to enable tall boats _______ (sail).
BEGAN
WAS LED
INVADED
IS VISITED
OPENS
TO SAIL
So far, six robotic Mars rovers ______ landed on the planet to search for signs of life. They’ve found evidence of ancient magma, a lake and organic molecules preserved in rocks and dust. ____ seems certain is that Mars was once much wetter than it is now. Nowadays, Mars has much less water ____ Earth. The water that’s been discovered on the planet is _____ in the form of ice at the planet’s north and south poles or in the form of saltwater, trapped under the ice at the planet’s south pole.
HAVE
WHAT
THAN
EITHER
The scientist’s ______(DISCOVER) was initially met with ______(BELIEVE), but after further research its ______(IMPORTANT) became clear and even the most ______(SUPPORT) critics admitted its ______(VALID).
DISCOVERY
DISBELEF
IMPORTANCE
UNSUPPORTIVE
VALIDITY
List 3 rules when writing AN ARTICLE
talk to a reader, ask questions they might want to answer, give tips or guidance, citation, interesting facts, speak from experience