VERBS
Comparisons
Gerund Phrases
Relative Pronouns
"It" and "When"
100

Tell me a present tense sentence using the vocabulary word "breed."

The verb "breed" is connected to raising animals or plants in some cases.  

100

Make a comparison between two jobs using an adjective:

more or less adj. than 

adj.-er than

not as adj. as  

For example, firefighters are more useful than athletes. 

100

Complete the gerund phrase-

Working for google...

Working for google would be exciting.

100

What is the relative pronoun? 

Teachers like students that ask questions.

that ask questions

100

Finish the "it and when" clause: 

I love it...

I love it when my friends surprise me!

200

Tell me a present tense sentence using the vocabulary word "forbid."

The verb forbid means to not allow something. It is used when we are talking about authority (parents, the law) 

200

Make a comparison between two jobs using an noun:

better or worse noun than 

more noun than

not as much noun as  

For example, Teachers have better vacation time than salespersons. 

200

Complete the gerund phrase-

Being a zoo keeper...

Being a zoo keeper would be interesting.

200

What is the relative pronoun? 

I would like someone who I can travel with.

who I can travel with.

200

Finish the "it and when" clause: 

I hate it...

I hate it when people leave trash at the beach.

300

Tell me a present tense sentence using the vocabulary word "forsake."

The verb forsake means to leave someone forever especially when they really need you. 

300

Make a comparison between two jobs using a verb:

verb more or less than 

verb as much as

verb not as much as  

For example, doctors earn as much as lawyers. 

300

Complete the gerund phrase-

Working in an office...

Working in an office would be boring.

300

What is the relative pronoun? Is is necessary or unnecessary?

Girls like boys who are reliable.


who are reliable

necessary

300

Finish the "it and when" clause: 

It bothers me...

It bothers me when the wifi does not work.

400

Tell me a present tense sentence using the vocabulary word "grind."

The verb grind means to break down into small pieces like a powder. 

400

Make a comparison between two jobs using a past participle:

better past participle than 

as well past participle as

not as well past participle as

For example, a construction worker is not as well paid as the CEO of the construction company.

400

Complete the gerund phrase-

Being a millionaire...

Being a millionaire would be stressful. 

400

What is the relative pronoun? Is is necessary or unnecessary?

I would like someone easygoing and that I get along with really well. 

that I get along with really well

unnecessary

400

Finish the "it and when" clause: 

It makes me happy...

It makes me happy when my mom gives me money!

500

Tell me two present tense sentences using the vocabulary words "broadcast" and "forecast."

The verb broadcast is related to television and radio. The word forecast is related to the weather. 

500

Tell me two different comparisons between jobs of your choice (adj. noun, verb, past participle) 

Teachers have a better schedule than taxi drivers, because they have the weekends off. 


Interns earn less than nurses. 

500

Complete the gerund phrases-

Working as an engineer...

Being a police officer...

Working as an engineer would be satisfying.

Being a police officer would be scary. 

500

What is the relative pronoun? Is is necessary or unnecessary?

My best friend likes to date people that are outgoing.

I like to date people that I can cook with. 

that are outgoing - necessary

that I can cook with - unnecessary

500

Finish the "it and when" clause: 

It does not bother me...

It does not bother me when people burp. 

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