Random
Sherry walked ________ (to/ into) the house
into
into = movement from outside to inside a place.
to = movement towards a place but not entering it.
ex: I went to the supermarket
There’s only one minute left in the match. Our team (win).
is going to/ is winning
We use the present continuous for planned actions in the future and if there’s evidence or a sign that something is happening in the future.
Verb: collaborate
Adjective: ____________
collaborative
I suggested her to apply for the position.
Incorrect
I suggested that she apply for the position.
“Suggest” is followed by “that + subject + verb"
The report is due _______ the end of next week. (add a preposition)
by
Emily (be) abroad many times.
has been.
We use " the present perfect tense" to talk about actions happened in the past with an unspecific or unidentified time.
Verb: conclude
Adjective: _____________
conclusive
My teacher didn't correct my mistakes so far.
Incorrect
Hasn't corrected.
So far is a key word for the present perfect /links past with present.
I plan to be ______ candidate for ______ Parliament at ________ next election.
a / the / the
The indefinite article "a" indicates that a noun refers to a general idea rather than a particular thing.
The definite article "the" is used to specify a noun to a certain event.
When he (wake up) ___________, his mother (already /prepare) ___________ breakfast.
woke up, had already prepared.
The "past perfect" tense is used to talk about two actions happened in the past.
The first action takes the "past perfect tense" the second one takes the "past simple tense."
Verb: Retain
Noun: ___________
Retention
This time tomorrow, we will fly to Paris.
Incorrect
This time tomorrow, we will be flying to Paris.
we use the future continuous with action in progress at a specific future time
Four million dollars ____ (is/are) a huge sum of money
is
Amounts of money are treated as singular because they are seen as one total amount, not individual units.
ex: Ten pounds is enough.
Five thousand euros was stolen.
Yesterday evening at 11:30 p.m. We _______ (dance) at the local disco
were dancing
We use the "past continuous" tense to talk about a past action that happened at a particular time
Verb: authorize
Adjective: ___________
Authoritative
He loves team sports as soccer
Incorrect
He loves team sports such as soccer
He loves team sports like soccer
(When you want to give an example, use "such as" or "like". Do not use "as")
"Such as" is more formal than like
I wish I _______ (know) about the meeting earlier.
had known
Past perfect — unreal past; expressing regret about something that didn’t happen.
Look, she (take) _____________ an umbrella because it (rain) _____________
is taking/ is raining
We use the present continuous tense with actions happening now, the moment of speech
Adjective: Competent
Noun: ___________
competence
My friend recommended me to buy this car
Incorrect
My friend recommended that I buy this car
("recommend" follows the same rules as the verb "suggest")
(We use a subject pronoun after the verb rather than an object)
(We do not use "to" after recommend)