Reflexives & Ability (Unit 4A)
Fix the sentence:
She taught her.
She taught herself.
Explanation: Reflexive pronoun = subject and object are the same person.
POP CULTURE: Who played Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s hit show Wednesday?
Jenna Ortega
What does BRB mean?
Be right back
Past simple of break.
broke
Explanation: Irregular verb.
Which one describes past habits?
used to
Explanation: “Used to” = past, not now.
Give one sentence with could (past ability).
When I was 5 years old, I could swim.
Name one –ing adjective for situations.
frustrating
Explanation: -ing adjectives describe the cause of the feeling.
Create a sentence using “line is busy.”
I tried to call, but the line was busy.
Fill in the past continuous: He ___ (watch) TV when you called.
was watching
Explanation: Past continuous = was/were + verb-ing.
True sentence using “used to.”
I used to play volleyball.
Explanation: Structure = used to + base verb.
Fill in the blank:
“I haven’t ___ finish the report yet.”
(can / could / been able to)
c) been able to
Explanation: “Haven’t been able to” = correct present perfect form of ability.
Why is this wrong?
“I’m very confusing about the instructions.”
Because “confusing” describes something, not a person’s feeling.
Correct = I’m confused.
Explanation: Feeling = -ed adjective.
POP CULTURE: Which video game became massively popular for its “battle royale” mode?
Answer: Fortnite
Fix: “She had leaving before the game started.”
She had left before the game started.
Explanation: Past perfect = had + past participle.
Fix: “I used to eating pizza every day.”
I used to eat pizza every day.
Explanation: “Used to” is followed by base verb, not -ing.
POP CULTURE: Which NBA team does Nikola Jokić play for?
Denver Nuggets (MVP)
Fix: “The students were exhausting after the exhausting exam.”
The students were exhausted after the exhausting exam.
Explanation: Students feel exhausted; exam causes exhaustion.
POP CULTURE: What does “delulu” mean online?
Being delusionally confident or unrealistic
3-sentence mini story using all 3 tenses.
I ran inside.
I had forgotten my umbrella.
Explanation: Includes continuous, simple, and perfect correctly
POP CULTURE: What is The Weeknd’s real name?
Abel Tesfaye
Explain the difference:
I could run fast.
vs.
I was able to run fast.
“Could run fast” = general ability in the past.
“Was able to run fast” = ability in one specific moment or situation.
Explanation: “Could” = general; “was able to” = specific success.
Sentence with annoyed and one with annoying.
I was annoyed by the noise.
The noise was annoying.
Explanation: -ed = your emotion; -ing = the thing causing it.
POP CULTURE: Which country/countries are famous for the most Eurovision wins?
Ireland and Sweden (7)
POP CULTURE: Which women’s national team holds the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles?
United States (4 titles)
POP CULTURE: What is the name of the rock-style song performed during the famous “Bubble Bowl” episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, which became a fan-favorite anthem?
“Sweet Victory” by David Glen Eisley
Create a sentence using myself + be able to.
I wasn’t able to fix the problem myself.
Explanation: Uses reflexive for self-action + ability grammar correctly.
POP CULTURE: Who is the world’s most decorated Olympic gymnast?
Simone Biles (Over 30 medals)
POP CULTURE: Which famous 1969 music festival became a symbol of peace, counterculture, and rock history, featuring artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin?
Woodstock
Explanation: Woodstock became one of the most iconic music events ever, representing anti-war culture, freedom, and the rise of modern music festivals.
POP CULTURE: Which K-pop group became the first to reach No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with an all-Korean song (“Life Goes On”)?
BTS
Explanation: They were the first artists ever to debut at #1 with a non-English track.
Correct sentence using “usually” not about food.
A: I usually take the bus.
Explanation: “Usually” = present routine.