Describe the qualities of a good friend. What do you think is the most important factor in maintaining a strong friendship, and why?
A good friend is someone who is supportive, trustworthy, honest, and understanding. They are the ones who stand by you in times of need and celebrate your successes with you. For me, the most important factor in maintaining a strong friendship is trust.
When do we use the present simple tense? Can you provide examples from your own life?
The present simple tense is used to describe habits, routines, facts, and general truths. For example, "I wake up at 7 AM every day" (habit) and "Water boils at 100°C" (fact). In my daily routine, I use the present simple frequently: "I work from Monday to Friday," or "I like reading books."
2. When do we use the present continuous tense? Can you give an example of an ongoing action?
The present continuous tense is used for actions happening right now or around the present time. For example, "I am reading a book right now" or "She is studying for her exam this week." It's used to describe temporary activities or actions that are in progress.
What’s the difference between the past simple and the present perfect tense? Provide examples.
The past simple tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time in the past, e.g., "I visited Paris last year." The present perfect tense is used for actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past and are still relevant or have an impact on the present, e.g., "I have visited Paris before."
Give an example of a sentence where both the past simple and the present perfect are use
I visited London in 2019, and I have been back to visit three times since." Here, "visited" is past simple, referring to a specific event in 2019, while "have been" is present perfect, indicating visits that have happened at unspecified times since then.
When do we use 'will' and when do we use 'going to' to talk about the future? Provide examples.
: "Will" is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, or predictions. For example, "I will call you later." "Going to" is used for plans or intentions and predictions based on present evidence. For example, "I am going to start a new job next month," or "Look at those clouds! It's going to rain."
Can you give an example of a future plan using 'going to' and a spontaneous decision using 'will'?
: "Will" is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, promises, or predictions. For example, "I will call you later." "Going to" is used for plans or intentions and predictions based on present evidence. For example, "I am going to start a new job next month," or "Look at those clouds! It's going to rain."
When do we use the modal verb "should" for advice? Give an example.
We use "should" to give advice or suggest something that is a good idea. For example, "You should eat more vegetables for better health."
What is the first conditional used for, and can you give an example sentence?
The first conditional is used to talk about possible or likely situations in the future. It follows the structure: If + present simple, will + base verb. For example: "If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic."
Can you create a first conditional sentence about a possible future event?
If I finish my work early, I will go to the cinema tonight."
When do we use the second conditional, and can you provide an example?
The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations or things that are unlikely or impossible. It follows the structure: If + past simple, would + base verb. For example, "If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world."
Can you give an example of a second conditional sentence about an unreal situation?
If I were the president, I would make education free for everyone."
. What is reported speech, and how do we change a statement into reported speech? Give an example.
Reported speech is used to report what someone else has said. When transforming a statement, we usually change the verb tense (e.g., present simple to past simple), pronouns, and time expressions. For example:
When do we use the passive voice? Provide an example sentence.
We use the passive voice when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the person performing the action. For example: "The cake was baked by my mother."
What is a relative clause, and how is it used in a sentence?
A relative clause provides additional information about a noun and is introduced by a relative pronoun such as who, which, or that. For example: "The woman who lives next door is a doctor." The clause "who lives next door" gives more information about the woman.
When do we use a gerund (verb + ing), and can you provide an example?
We use a gerund when the verb is acting as a noun. Common uses include after certain verbs (e.g., enjoy, avoid, like). For example: "I enjoy reading books in my free time."
When do we use an infinitive (to + base verb), and can you give an example?
We use an infinitive to express purpose or after certain verbs (e.g., want, decide, need). For example: "I want to go to the cinema tonight" or "She decided to learn French."
1. When do we use comparatives, and can you give an example?
Comparatives are used to compare two things, often using "-er" or "more" before the adjective. For example: "My house is bigger than your house."
When do we use superlatives, and can you provide an example?
Superlatives are used to describe the extreme or highest degree of something, often using "-est" or "most." For example: "This is the tallest building in the city."
Give 10 words from Education and learning Unit
Prefect/ achieve/ keep up with/ catch on
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Give the words +verb+ing
admit. avoid. can't help. Involve. Miss. Finish. Give up. Mind. Postpone. Mention. Enjoy. Dislike. Escape
Words + infinitive
able. Afford. Agree. Want. Arrange. Ask. Decide. Encourage. Hope. Fail. Help.
Words from Food and Drink
Chop. Slice. Grate. Bake. Hob....
Words from Health and Medicine
prescription get over...
The law and crime
Law
Crime
Criminal
Court
Judge
Police
Suspect
Witness
Trial
Sentence
Arrest
Fine
Innocent
Guilty
Lawyer
Evidence
Prison
Punishment
Break the law
Commit a crime