Is it possible to replace "I wish I was (rich, younger..) " with "I wish I were (rich, younger"?
Yes, it is.
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How are adverbs usually made? Give at least two examples.
Using an adjecive + "ly" (easily, nicely ..)
100
Is the negative form of "can" spelt as one or two words?
(i.e. cannot or can not)?
As one, i.e. cannot.
200
What are strong adjectives?
Adjectives that cannot be graded, e.g. tiny, positive, freezing etc. They cannot be used with "very".
200
Is present simple used to express future?
Yes, for example in timetables/schedules (The train leaves at 5.00., the semester begins on 1 September etc.)
200
Is "I wish I could speak French" an equivalent to " If only I could speak French" or not?
Yes, it is.
200
Can adjectives and adverbs have the same form?
Yes, e.g. high, low, far, early, late ...
200
What is the past form of the verb "must"? (I must work hard.)
Had to - I had to work hard.
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How do you make comparatives of adjectives?
-er added to the positive
- more + positive
- irregular
300
Which future form is used when making a sudden decision: "will" future or "going to" future?
"will" future
300
Transform this sentence:
I wish I had not enrolled this course.
I regret ......
I regret enrolling this course.
300
What is the adverb for "friendly"?
In a friendly way/manner.
300
Do the following sentences have the same meaning or not? Explain your answer.
She must have done a lot of research.
She had to do a lot of research.
The meaning is different.
She must have done .... = I am sure she did ...
She had to do ........ Something/Someone made her do ....
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How is past infinitive formed?
have+past participle of a verb
400
Is the following question grammatically correct? - "She is always asking complicated questions".
Explain your answer.
Yes, it is. Present continous is used with "always" if you want to express annoyance.
400
Is the following question grammatically correct?
I wish you would not smoke.
Yes, it is . "Would" expresses somebody´s annoyance.
400
What is the difference between "I feel good" and "I feel well"?
I feel good - I am proud of myself because I did something extraordinary or I managed very well (I passed a difficult exam, helped somebody in need etc.)
I feel well- I do not feel sick, tired etc.
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What is the differences between the two following sentences?
1. Prices may well go up.
2. Prices may possibly go up.
1. The possibility is high.
2. The possiblity is low.
500
What are semi-modals?
Modals that can be followed with either a full or bare infinitive.
500
What future tense is used in formal English to replace the "going to + verb" structure?
future continuous (I will be visiting your university next month).
500
To express a wish that may come true in the future is it possible to use a "wish" clause"?
No, other forms are used such as "I hope you are happy/ May you be happy" (formal).
500
Which adverbial comes first: time or place?
place - We met in Prague in 2009.
500
Explain the difference between the two sentences.
1. I needn´t have done it.
2. I didn´t have to do it.
1. I did it but it was useless.
2. I didn´t do it because I knew before it wasn´t needed.