RULES & SIGNS
What phrase expresses permission in the present?
be allowed to
Which tense follows “if” in a past unreal conditional?
past perfect
What word describes a place tourists want to visit?
attraction
What term describes contamination of rivers?
water pollution
What verb means to set a maximum amount?
limit
What is the past form of an obligation with “have to”?
had to
Complete: If she had called, I ___ answered.
would have
What adjective means easy to carry?
portable
What do we call a species at risk of extinction?
endangered species
What noun means an important new scientific finding?
discovery
How do you say someone was forbidden to enter a place?
wasn’t allowed to enter
What does “might have” express about a past event?
uncertainty / possibility
What term describes a promised product repair period?
warranty
What does “recycle” mean?
process materials so they can be used again
What term refers to a significant research advance?
breakthrough
What noun means an official rule forbidding something?
prohibition / ban
Complete: You ___ have checked the address before leaving.
should
What do we call the functions a device offers?
features
What is a newspaper story’s title called?
headline
How do you say something was someone’s responsibility for an error?
It was their fault / they were to blame.
What is the difference between “didn’t have to” and “couldn’t”?
No obligation vs. no permission / inability
Correct the error: “If I would have known, I would have come.”
If I had known, I would have come.
How can you express a vacation preference with “rather”?
I’d rather visit Paris than Rome.
Which five basic questions help a reporter explain a story?
who, what, when, where, why
Which phrase introduces a broad generalization?
generally / on the whole / people tend to