Adverbs of frequency
Where does an adverb of frequency go with a main verb? Show it: "Tom ______ trains hard." (always)
Before the main verb
Tom always trains hard.
Which form and which rule? "Water ______ (freeze) at 0°C."
freezes
scientific fact / things that are generally true
Which department looks after children's physical, mental and emotional well-being from birth to puberty?
paediatrics
What do you call the place where an organised meeting, concert or event takes place?
venue
Which phrasal verb means "to look or behave like an older relative"?
take after (someone)
Where does an adverb of frequency go with *be* or another auxiliary? Show it: "He ______ nervous." (rarely)
After the auxiliary
He's rarely nervous.
Which form and which rule? "Sshh! He ______ (watch) TV in his bedroom."
is watching
present continuous for an action happening at this moment
Which department deals with disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system?
cardiology
Two words: (a) the group of performers involved in an event (b) the main performer or band at a concert
(a) line-up
(b) headliner
Complete: "I can't ______ classical music, but I'm really ______ jazz."
stand / into
Put these in order from most frequent to least frequent: sometimes · never · always · usually
always (100%) – usually (80%) – sometimes (50%) – never (0%)
Name three stative verbs and say which tense they normally take.
e.g. know, understand, like, want, hear, see, smell, taste, be, have, depend, disagree
normally the present simple
Which department uses medical imaging such as X-ray, CT, MRI and PET to diagnose disease?
radiology
Which two expressions from Unit 1 mean (a) almost never and (b) sometimes?
(a) hardly ever
(b) now and again
Explain the difference between *take off*, *take over* and *take up*.
take off = suddenly become successful
take over = take control of something
take up = accept a suggestion, offer or idea
Which one is more frequent? (a) seldom or occasionally (b) often or normally
(a) occasionally (10%) is more frequent than seldom (5%)
(b) normally/generally (80%) is more frequent than often/frequently (70%)
Which form and which rule? "I ______ (get) better at French."
I'm getting
present continuous for a changing or developing situation
Name both: (a) the department for conditions affecting the eyeball, tear ducts and eyelids (b) the department for conditions affecting the ears, nose and throat
a) ophthalmology
(b) ENT
Which words? (a) so attractive that you can't stop yourself wanting it (b) goods that are being sold, e.g. T-shirts at a gig (c) the main idea and meaning of what someone said
(a) irresistible
(b) merchandise
(c) gist
Which expressions? (a) to spend a lot of money on something (b) to miss a chance to do something (c) to turn off a machine using a switch
(a) splash out
(b) miss out on
(c) switch off
"She's always taking our things without asking." Why is the present continuous used here with always, and not the present simple?
Because always + present continuous describes a repeated habit that annoys the speaker.
The present simple would just be a neutral statement of routine.
Two of these three are wrong. Correct them and explain the third:
(a) I'm disagreeing completely.
(b) That perfume is smelling too strong.
(c) She's always losing her keys.
(a) I disagree completely – stative verb.
(b) That perfume smells too strong – verb of the senses.
(c) Correct – *always* + continuous for an annoying habit.
Name all three: (a) where victims of accidents are treated (b) the department for people who visit the hospital but are not admitted (c) the department dealing with the kidneys, bladder and urethra
(a) casualty
(b) outpatients' department
(c) urology
Which words? (a) to go somewhere in large numbers because something exciting is happening (b) a company that has complete control, so others cannot compete (c) a very large amount of money
(a) flock
(b) monopoly
(c) fortune
Which expressions? (a) to become more and more successful (b) something done in an excellent or creative way (c) to provide a group of people with the things they need or want
(a) go from strength to strength
(b) a stroke of genius
(c) cater for