Verb Tenses
Every day, Sarah (have) ______________ cereal for breakfast.
has
Adriana's sister _______ do a backflip when she was younger but she ________ do it anymore.
could/cannot OR can't
Which preposition is used before an address?
Ex. I live ______ 106 Cherry Street.
at
What is the word in italics?
Samantha is a fast runner.
adjective
You can meet me at the park on Willow street.
Where can I meet you?
This verb tense is used for completed, punctual actions in the past.
Simple Past
It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes.
People ____________ smoke.
shouldn't
-Where is the nearest McDonald's?
-You can't see it, but it isn't far. It is just _________ the corner over there.
around
Adjective: busy
Jonathan has 2 exams this week.
Anthony has 4 exams this week.
Anthony is busier than Jonathan.
Yes, Peter played the tuba in high school.
Did Peter play the tuba in high school?
I can't go to the movies with you on Saturday because I (see) ______________ a play with my sister. We already bought the tickets.
am going to see
You _______________ (no obligation, go) to the gym more than twice a week.
don't have to go
I couldn't see the stage because there was a very tall man standing ___________ me.
in front of
Superlative adjective
Maya's house: 180 000$
Noah's house: 250 000$
Laura's house: 500 000$
Laura's house is the most expensive.
Caroline sang the national anthem at the hockey game.
Who sang the national anthem at the hockey game?
Yesterday, while I (speak)______________ to my mother on the phone, I (burn) _______________ my supper.
was speaking/burned
_____________ (polite request, you, lend) me your notes from last class?
Could you lend
My aunt lives _____ British Columbia. She travels ________ Vancouver ______ Montreal every year _______ the holidays to spend Christmas ______ her family.
in/from/to/during/with
Make a comparison:
Larry's height: 1.7m
Mitchell's height: 1.7m
Larry is as tall as Mitchell.
George was snowboarding at Mont Tremblant last weekend.
What was George doing last weekend?
Leo (be) ____________ never late, but last week he (miss) _______________ the quiz because his car (start, neg.) _______________. The teacher (allow) ______________ him to retake the quiz next week.
is/missed/didn't start/will allow
You ________________ (obligation, get) at least 60% on the final exam to pass this course.
must get
I had an doctor's appointment ____ January. It was _____ a Thursday ______ 10am.
in/on/at
Adverb: bad
Comparative
The chicken tastes good.
The potatoes don't taste good.
The potatoes taste worse than the chicken.
Simon has 300 pokemon cards.
How many pokemon cards does Simon have?