Modal Verbs
I __________ forget to set my alarm clock tonight, or I'll be late for an important meeting in the morning.
can't // can // should // might
can't
I think it's time you ____ (find) your own place to live.
found // find (colloquial)
What are "distancing phrases?"
Who uses them?
What are a few examples?
1) distancing phrases are when people are reporting or stating news/facts from secondhand sources and are unsure of their legitimacy.
2) journalists typically use them; anyone/anytime you are uncertain
3) According to, apparently, seemingly, people are saying, it is being reported...
Money that you give to a charity organization is called a ____ .
donation
What is it called when you are doing multiple things at once?
multitasking
It __________ be a good idea to double-check your work before submitting it to ensure there are no errors.
shall // might // definitely // sure to
might
If only he ____ (be) a little more punctual he wouldn't be marked tardy every day.
were / was
What is unreal past tense?
Can you give an example?
When we use the past tense to describe things that aren't in the past.
It's time you found a job.
If only he took his medicine.
He's always buying luxury things he can't seem to afford. He's got more money than ____ .
sense
This infectious disease has taken over Americans and many people in capitalist countries.
affluenza
They ___ be having a good picnic. It's raining and they don't have an umbrella.
can't
Would you rather we _____ (go) scuba diving instead?
went / go
What are conditional sentences?
What word is typically used in these sentences?
Give an example
When one part of the sentence is dependent on the other.
IF
If I brush my teeth, I don't get cavities.
If I had a million dollars, I would invest it.
I'm super busy right now, I'm working, I'm taking care of my kids, and I am involved with my local church. I don't have a lot of ____ time.
*give two answers.
free time & spare time
Where is in America does 8 mile take place?
Detroit
Robert is _____ get the job, he is an excellent candidate with the right qualifications.
Sure to
If only you ____ (paid) the cable bill on time, we could watch some TV!
paid / had paid
My father agreed to give my the loan ____ I paid it back at the end of the year.
assuming
My father is always having to ___ his tongue at the dinner table because his politics differ from my grandpa.
bite; bite his tongue (when you hold back from saying something)
What is the name of the guy who shot himself in 8 mile
Cheddar Bob or Bob
Considering the weather forecast, it's __________ that the outdoor event will proceed as planned without any disruptions.
unlikely
Don't you think it's time you ____ (call) your mom?
called
We've decided to go ahead with the event ___ we sell the tickets or not.
whether
What are the three different types of money you can receive for college?
1) Free money from the government or school.
2) Money that you are given for a specific reason (sports, academics, something else.) Sometimes you apply for it sometimes the school gives it to you.
3) Money that you borrow to pay back later with interest.
1) grant
2) scholarship
3) loan
What is the name of the documentary we began last night?
Free Solo