Vocabulary Words
Translate the word "Performer"
Izpildītājs
Iesaistīt/ izraisīt emocijas
When do we use the article "the"
When talking about nouns that are defined (describing a specific item or place)
What is 'backshift'?
The conversion of sentences into a more past tense than it originally was when used in Reported Speech
Use the word "Producer" in a sentence
The producer of this film has spent a lot of money to make it great.
Use the phrase "Take by surprise" in a sentence
His attitude towards his co-star took me by surprise.
What 2 types of nouns are there
count nouns and non-count nouns
Which tenses do not require backshifting?
Past Perfect, Past Perfect Continuous, Conditional I (would)
Explain the word "Cyberbullying"
Bullying or seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce with the use of digital technologies.
Explain the phrase "Have a short attention span"
Trouble focusing on tasks for any length of time without being easily distracted
Name 5 non-count nouns
coffee, water, oil, dirt, flour, etc.
Jenny said that her favourite artist was Freddie Mercury.
Find a synonym for the word "Vocalist"
singer, vocaliser, vocalizer, lead singer
Give a synonym for the phrase "Wear off"
Gradually disappear
True or False
The article "a"/"an" can be used to indicate the noun to be one in number
True
Convert the question: Martin asked, "What was your most watched film last year?" into Reported Speech
Martin asked what my most watched film of the year before had been.
Explain the difference between the words "Audience" and "Spectators"
Audience is the group of people watching a live concert or performance
Spectators are a group watching a sports event
What is the difference between phrases "play a venue" and "do a live gig"
Play a venue - a concert played out in a specific location (accent on location)
Do a live gig - A concert that is played in front of a live audience (accent on the audience)
What are the 3 rules of using articles
1- Use the indefinite article a or an only with a singular count noun whose specific identity is not known to the reader.
2 - Use the definite article the with any noun when the specific identity of the noun is known to the readers
3 - Use no article with plural count nouns or any noncount nouns used to mean all or in general.
Convert the sentence: The speaker blared "Please, turn off your phone." into Reported Speech.
The speaker said to turn off my phone.