Article Rules
Which article is used in front of oceans, seas, and rivers?
The definite article is used in front of oceans, seas, and rivers.
The Mediterranean Sea is beautiful.
The Pacific Ocean is better than the Atlantic Ocean.
What do the following sentences have in common?
How would you suggest making new friends?
A friend invites you to a party, but you don’t fancy going.
Do you pretend you have to finish working on a project so you can’t go?
These sentences have gerunds (-ing) in common.
Which of the following sentences is an example of the present perfect simple?
1. I visited Paris.
2. I have visited Paris.
3. I want to visit Paris.
2. I have visited Paris.
How can you ask someone, "What have you been doing?" in an informal way?
What have you been up to?
What has been going on?
What Canadian food do French fries, gravy, and cheese curds make?
French fries, gravy, and cheese curds are the ingredients for a poutine.
Why is the definite article used when we talk about the sun?
The definite article is used in front of things generally regarded as unique. We say, "The sun and the moon are in the sky." Not, "sun and moon are in sky."
Fill in the blank:
We arranged ______ on a trip this weekend.
We arranged to go on a trip this weekend.
Which of the following sentences is an example of the present perfect continuous?
1. I have been studying all morning.
2. I have studied today.
3. I study regularly.
1. I have been studying all morning.
Beats me.
Whats the point?
How come?
These are examples of how to say ________ in an informal way.
These are examples of how to say I don't understand in an informal way.
What is a double-double?
A double-double is a coffee with 2 cream and 2 sugar.
Correct and explain the error: "She lived in United Arab Emirates before she moved to Canada."
She lived in the United Arab Emirates before she moved to Canada.
The definite article is used in front of countries with pluralized names.
Which sentence has an infinitive?
1. Do you forget about this friend because you hate being in this situation?
2. Do you do nothing because it’s possible you only imagined seeing their partner?
3. A new partner expects you to spend all your free time with them.
3. A new partner expects you to spend all your free time with them.
Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of the present perfect simple OR the present perfect continuous?
1. We have learned so much.
2. We have been learning so much.
3. We had learned so much.
3. We had learned so much.
I feel you.
I get it.
Fair enough.
I hear you.
These are all examples of how to say _________ in an informal way.
These are all examples of how to say I understand in an informal way.
What are the nicknames for Canadian $1 and $2 coins?
A $1 coin is called a loonie and a $2 coin is called a toonie.
True or False:
In English, an indefinite article is needed in front of some professions but there are some expectations.
False.
An indefinite article is always used in front of professions.
She is a doctor.
He is a teacher.
My cousin is a flight attendant.
Which sentence has a gerund?
1. You are trying to save money and can’t afford to buy it.
2. A good friend moves to another city and you miss spending time with them.
3. A friend always seems to be too busy to spend time with you.
2. A good friend moves to another city and you miss spending time with them.
What is the structure of the present perfect simple?
subject + have/has + past participle
Don't mention it.
Don't worry about it.
Glad to help.
No problem.
These are examples of how to say _________ in an informal way.
These are examples of how to say you're welcome in an informal way.
What is a canuck?
A canuck is an informal term for a Canadian.
Correct and explain the error: "One day I hope to study at University of British Colombia."
One day I hope to study at the University of British Colombia.
The definite article is used in place names and titles that include of.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
Lend; help; be.
I hope ________ a loyal friend.
I usually agree ________ money to a friend.
I finished ________ my friend with his homework.
I hope to be a loyal friend.
I usually agree to lend money to a friend.
I finished helping my friend with his homework.
When we talk about something that started in the
past and continues until now with stative verbs, we use Present Perfect _____?
Simple
What are some examples of how to say "thank you" in an informal way?
Much appreciated.
I appreciate it.
I owe you one.
What does it mean to, "hang a Larry?"
To hang a Larry means to Turn left.