Adjective/Noun Clauses & Articles
Which sentence contains a non-defining adjective clause?
1.) My older sister is the person who is getting married today.
2.) My sister, who is older than me, came to the wedding.
2.) My sister, who is older than me, came to the wedding.
*non-defining adjective clauses contain extra info, usually separated by commas.
Convert the following sentence into reported speech.
She says, "I think he will be a great husband."
She said that she thought he would be a great husband.
OR
She said that she thinks he will be a great husband. (If this statement is still true when you report it!)
Fill in the blank to complete the conditional statement.
If I were you, I ______ study as much as I could before the test.
If I were you, I would study as much as I could before the test.
*2nd Conditional! (past tense + would)
Complete the sentence using an appropriate complex preposition.
My favorite thing to do is walk _______ the beach for hours and hours.
along
My favorite thing to do is walk along the beach for hours and hours.
*We walk along something that has a path!
Fill in the blank with the proper determiner.
CIES is an amazing place _____ people can learn English.
CIES is an amazing place where people can learn English.
*Where shows location!
Create a sentence using the complex connector "because of." You have 30 seconds.
Examples:
1.) Because of the fog, there is poor visibility today.
2.) I am unable to travel on long flights because of a back injury.
Which sentence refers to the 3rd conditional and why?
1. If she is on time, we will go with her.
2. If I knew how big the universe is, I would tell you.
3.) If you had told me she was coming to the party, I would not have come!
3. If you had told me she was coming to the party, I would not have come.
*3rd conditional refers to a situation that is impossible. In this case, you didn't tell me, so I didn't know. Another clue to look for is past perfect and "would have!"
Create a sentence using inside.
Example:
1. She keeps her jewelry inside her jewelry box.
2. I would rather stay inside my apartment than walk outside into the hot, steaming humidity.
*Inside refers to into the interior of, and is a synonym of in. Inside gives a strong sense of being physically enclosed or surrounded.
Fill in the blanks with the proper articles!
Dinosaurs, specifically ___ Tyrannosaurus Rex, were famously depicted in ___ Jurassic Park films.
the, the
Dinosaurs, specifically the Tyrannosaurus Rex, were famously depicted in the Jurassic Park films.
Convert the sentence into reported speech.
He says: I rented a scary movie the other night.
He said that he had rented a scary movie the other night.
"He said that the other night, he had rented a scary movie." is also OK.
Change this sentence into passive voice. You have 30 seconds.
Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare.
What is the difference between beneath and underneath?
Beneath usually implies that there is more distance between the items in question than underneath. It refers to a lower position. It is close in meaning to below.
Underneath usually refers to something that is close under or covered by something else. It is close in meaning with under.
Combine this simple sentences using a non-defining adjective clause.
The moon will be full tonight. I always think it is incredibly beautiful.
The moon, which I always think is incredibly beautiful, will be full tonight.
*we should use which instead of that because the info is extra and not needed here.
Combine the two sentences using an appropriate complex connector.
Vanesa was still worried about the final exam. She studied hard.
Examples:
Vanesa was still worried about the final exam, even though she studied hard.
Although she studied hard, Vanesa was still worried about the final exam.
Change this sentence into passive voice. You have 30 seconds.
They are currently discussing different theories about the author's death.
Different theories about the author's death are currently being discussed by them.
Create a sentence using the modal verb "might" for certainty.
Example:
1. Because the clouds are looking dark, I might not be able to go to soccer practice today.
2. She might call you later, but I'm not sure if she will or not.
Find the noun clause and say whether it is a subject, an object, a subject complement or an object of a preposition.
Let's ask Dhari what type of ice cream he likes.
1. what type of ice cream he likes
2. Direct Object
Connect the sentences using an appropriate complex connector and punctuation.
You should eat your lunch. You'll be hungry later.
You should eat your lunch, or else you'll be hungry later.
ORYou should eat your lunch; otherwise, you'll be hungry later.
Complex connectors of conditional statements!
Write a sentence using the 1st conditional.
Example sentences:
1. If our dad finds out we skipped school, we will be in big trouble.
2.) I will join the club if Sara joins too.
*The 1st conditional refers to future events.
Make a polite question using a modal verb in 30 seconds.
Examples:
1. Could I please use your computer?
2. Would you teach me how to play the piano?
3. May I be excused?