Relative clause
The Internet is a place _________ you can get cheap technology products.
where
"The ground was wet because it had been raining."
What does this sentence express?
It expresses cause and effect in the past
Correlative conjunctions join words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical rank.
Is this true or false?
False. They are coordinating conjunctions.
What does "Break into" mean?
a) Starting suddenly
b) Entering by force
c) Becoming successful in a new area
all of them
What Is a Noun Phrase?
It is a group of two or more words that functions like a noun when put together. Like a noun, a noun phrase can also take the place of a subject or an object.
Thank you for the present ______ you sent me.
which
Complete the sentences.
___________ (she/see) him for long when they ______ (move) to Paris?
Had she been seeing him for long when they moved to Paris?
Which sentence contains parallel structures?
a) Michaela both hopes to earn a promotion and get a raise
b) Michaela hopes both to earn a promotion and to get a raise.
c) Michaela hopes both to earn a promotion and get a raise.
Sentence b) is parallel because both parts of the conjunction are followed by an infinitive phrase: to earn a promotion and to get a raise.
What does "Hit the books" mean?
a)To be aware of the latest things that are happening in (a certain industry, area, etc.)
b)To begin studying seriously and with focus.
c)To start something and proceed at a fast pace with enthusiasm.
Option b
Can you quickly spot the noun phrases in these sentences?
We bought an amazing new doghouse for our old dog.*
a)an amazing new doghouse
b)our old dog
c)all of the above
d)none of the above
c) all of the above
Information that we need to understand what or who is being referred to.
Defining relative clauses
Complete the sentences
Why________ (to be)the house so messy? What ___________ (she/do)?
Why was the house so messy? What had she been doing?
Either Kathy nor Ralph arrived on time.
Is this true or false?
False.
What does "A seat at the table" mean?
a) A status within a group that gives one sufficient authority to be taken seriously.
b) To suggest or think of an idea or plan
c) To a mindset or a perspective where one recognizes numerous potential opportunities and outcomes
Option a
Can you quickly spot the noun phrases in these sentences?
Many hamster owners prefer custom cages.*
a) Many hamster owners
b) custom cages
c) all of the above
d) none of the above
c) all of the above
It gives us extra information about someone or something
Non-defining relative clauses
Past perfect continuous indicates that an action was completed before another action in the past.
Is this true or false?
False
Correlative conjunctions are used to show a relationship between two elements, creating a sense of balance and symmetry.
Is this true or false?
True
What does "Carve out a space in the job market" mean?
a) To view setbacks and difficulties not as roadblocks, but as chances for growth, learning, and innovation
b) To start a new activity with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and not to waste any time
c) To actively create a unique and advantageous position for oneself
Option c
Can you quickly spot the noun phrases in these sentences?
Did you thank whoever sent you the flowers?
a)Did you thank
b)whoever sent you the flowers
c)all of the above
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
Relative clauses give us information about the person or thing mentioned.
Is this true or false?
True
It describes an action or situation that was ongoing over a period of time, ending at a specific point in the past.
Is this true or false?
True
Which sentence contains structures that are parallel?
a) The comedian responded to the question both quickly and with wit.
b) The comedian both gave a quick response and a witty one to the question.
c) The comedian responded to the question both quickly and wittily.
Sentence c) is parallel because both parts of the conjunction are followed by an adverb: quickly and wittily.
What does "Hit the ground running" mean?
a)To start a new activity with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and not to waste any time.
b)To remove the tension at a first meeting, at the opening of a party
c) To be deeply involved in a particular activity or situation.
Option a
Can you quickly spot the noun phrases in these sentences?
I’m still looking for my boss’s red stapler.
a) still looking
b)boss's red stapler
c)all of the above
d) none of the above
b)boss's red stapler