Relative Clauses
Combine these sentences using a relative clause: "The book is on the table. I bought it yesterday."
The book (that) I bought yesterday is on the table. / The book, which I bought yesterday, is on the table.
Complete the sentence: "If it rains tomorrow,..." with a likely outcome.
If it rains tomorrow, we won't have sports time on the outdoor field.
Change the sentence to passive voice: "They built the house in 2023."
The house was built in 2023.
What does the prefix "pre-" mean? Give an example of a word with this prefix.
The Latin prefix "pre-" means "before," "prior to," or "in advance". It can be added to a root word to create new words, including nouns, adjectives, and verbs.
For example, "prevent" means "come before" something else to stop it from happening.
What connective would you use to show a cause and effect relationship between these two sentences: "I studied hard. I got a good grade." ?
so
therefore
Create a non-defining relative clause for the sentence: "The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark. It is located in Paris."
The Eiffel Tower, which is located in Paris, is a famous landmark.
Formulate a second conditional sentence about something you with would happen.
I wish my classmates would stop talking and interrupting class.
Create a passive voice sentence using the verb steal.
The gold medal was stolen from her because of cheating.
What does the suffix "-ment" typically indicate? Give an example of a word with this suffix.
a suffix of nouns, often concrete, denoting an action or resulting state ( abridgment; refreshment ), a product ( fragment ), or means ( ornament ).
Give an example of a connective that shows comparison.
Similarly, Likewise, Also, Additionally, In the same vein
Explain the difference between a defining and a non-defining relative clause.
Defining relative clauses provide essential information about a person or thing, while non-defining relative clauses provide extra information that isn't necessary. Defining relative clauses usually come right after the noun they describe, and they don't require punctuation. Non-defining relative clauses are always separated from the rest of the sentence by commas.
Explain the difference between a zero, first, and second conditional.
Zero conditional sentences express general truths or known facts. First conditional sentences express possible future events or actions that are likely to happen. Second conditional sentences express unlikely or unrealistic future events.
Explain when it's appropriate to use the passive voice.
The passive voice is appropriate when the subject or action is more important than the agent performing the action.
Break down the word "impossible" into its prefix, root, and suffix, and explain the meaning of each part.
in (changes to im) + possible: not + able to be done
Explain the difference between a connective that shows result and one that shows contrast.
I ate a great breakfast. Therefore, I had a good day.
I ate a horrible breakfast. However, I had a good day.