Present and Past
How do you make a regular verb in the past. (What do you need to add to the ending?)
What is the sentence "formula" to make a passive voice. (I.E. Subject+etc)
Subject+"to be"+past participle
Name three irregular past participles.
eaten, sung, drunk
What is another modal that can be used instead of the bolded words that will have a similar meaning?
"You have to be there by 10 AM sharp."
You must/have got to be there by 10 AM sharp
How do you make a modal of certainty in the past?
Use the present perfect form
Example: could have
Name three non-action verbs in the present.
When is the passive voice used? Name at least two reasons.
When the agent (person who did the action is unknown) or does not want to be identified.
When the object is emphasized as more important.
Correct the passage:
"Solange has been being married to Ty, who is American, for ten years. Solange and Ty have two children."
"Solange has been married to Ty..."
Use another modal to complete the sentence that will have a similar meaning:
"We ought to invite Hana over for dinner."
We should/had better invite Hana over for dinner.
Correct the sentence:
"I think Fred must to be sick. He didn't look good earlier today."
I think Fred must be sick...
Name five irregular verbs in the past. You must pronounce them correctly.
slept, ate, sat, sang, threw
Decide the following:
"On Friday, he worked until 5:30 pm and then went to an appointment. He'd had his income taxes done, and he needed to go over them."
1. He did the taxes himself.
2. Someone else did the taxes.
Someone else did the taxes.
Use the word "work" in a present perfect progressive sentence.
I have been working at McDonald's since I moved to Utah.
How do you make a modal of necessity in the past? Give an example sentence.
Use the present perfect.
Example: He should have ate breakfast yesterday.
Write a similar phrase or word to keep the same meaning in the sentence.
"It's very likely that Mari missed her flight."
Mari must have missed her flight.
What is the difference between the simple past and past progressive? When is each used? Give an example sentence for each one.
Simple past: An action that is already completed or habitual actions in the past.
Past progressive: An action happening during a certain period of time (usually to emphasize that specific moment).
I watched a movie yesterday.
I was watching a movie yesterday when my TV broke.
Correct the mistake in this sentence:
"Hillary eventually decided the footprints might simply considered normal animal tracks."
"Hillary eventually decided the footprints might simply be considered normal animal tracks."
Using the present perfect write:
A negative sentence.
A yes/no question.
A wh- question.
I have never been to Madrid.
Have you ever watched Harry Potter?
Where have you studied English?
Fix the three errors in these sentences:
"Since it's a good-bye party, we don't have to forget to buy him a present. We had better to get him something nice. We ought buy him something useful, too."
"Since it's a good-bye party, we shouldn't forget to buy him a present. We had better get him something nice. We ought to buy him something useful, too."
"Hi Jack. I'm glad you finally made it to the party! But where's Gina? Do you think she might have forgotten about the party, or could she had to work late?"
...or could she have had to work late?
...or might she have had to work late?
Name one verb that can be both an action and non-action verb and give an example sentence for both situations.
Have
I have three pens. (Non-action)
I'm having dinner. (Action)
Name one verb that cannot be used in the passive voice (it would not make sense).
die
go
have
What is the difference between the present perfect and past perfect? Give an example sentence of each one.
Present Perfect: Happening at an indefinite (unknown) time in the past and might possibly still be occurring.
Example: I have studied French for three years.
Past Perfect: Happened at an indefinite time in the past but was completed by another action used in the simple past.
Example: I had studied French when I received my mission call to learn Spanish.
Name the four types of modals from 100% necessary to 0% necessary.
Obligation (necessary)--> Advice --> Expectation --> Suggestion
Name at least two modals in the present for almost certain AND less certain
almost certain: must, couldn't
less certain: may, could