Relative clauses
Suffixes
Punctuation
Verb patterns
Narrative tenses
100
Which sentence contains a defining clause and which one contains a non-defining relative clause?
1) I need to find a person who can speak Spanish.
2) Sarah, whose husband is a doctor, works as a lawyer.
1) I need to find a person who can speak Spanish. - defining clause
2) Sarah, whose husband is a doctor, works as a lawyer. - non-defining clause
100
Name 3 adjectives with the -ive suffix
productive
cooperative
inventive
informative
creative
100
Name correlating conjunctions that require a comma
100
Choose the correct option:
Have you considered __________ (open) a savings account?
Have you considered opening a savings account?
100
While she (walk) to the store, it (start) raining heavily.
While she was walking to the store, it started raining heavily.
200
Which sentence contains a defining clause and which one contains a non-defining relative clause? (no commas are placed)
1) Our house which is located near the beach offers stunning views.
2) The email which she sent yesterday contained important information.
1) Our house, which is located near the beach, offers stunning views. - ND
2) The email which she sent yesterday contained important information. - D
200
Name 5 adjectives with suffix -ous
curious
jealous
cautious
prosperous
nervous
dangerous
mysterious
200
Correct the mistakes:
So I would like to talk this through if its really necessary or maybe if we can change deadlines
So, I would like to talk this through if its really necessary, or maybe if we can change deadlines
200
Explain the difference:
I stopped to smoke.
I stopped smoking.
- "Stopped to smoke": Indicates pausing another activity with the purpose of smoking.
- "Stopped smoking": Indicates quitting the habit of smoking altogether.
200
By the time she (arrive) home, she (realise) she (forget) to buy milk.
By the time she arrived home, she had realized she forgot to buy milk.
300
In which sentence(s) can you omit relative pronoun?
1) The woman who lives next door is very friendly.
2) The movie that we watched last night was amazing.
3) The book which I borrowed from the library is fascinating.
2 and 3
300
name 10 nouns with -ion/-tion suffix
- Education
- Celebration
- Communication
- Information
- Organization
- Operation
- Decoration
- Explanation
- Creation
- Solution
300
Correct the mistakes
I would love to help you with the article but unfortunately it is not within my power.
I would love to help you with the article, but, unfortunately, it is not within my power.
300
Complete the sentence:
I will always regret__________
I regret (tell you) _________
E.G. I will always regret not going to medical school
I regret to tell you that you failed your exam.
300
As she (shop), she (remember) that (leave) the stove on.
As she was shopping, she remembered that she had left the stove on.
400
Place commas:
The office where we had the meeting was on the top floor.
Costa Rica which has a low cost of living is popular with Americans.
The office where we had the meeting was on the top floor.
Costa Rica, which has a low cost of living, is popular with Americans.
400
Complete the sentence:
My w____l____ this week has been too much, I am exhausted.
My workload this week has been too much, I am exhausted.
400
Correct the mistakes:
I know this time of the year gets very busy with all the work and I understand this is really important for you but I am not sure if I can fit this article into my schedule.
I know this time of the year gets very busy with all the work, and I understand this is really important for you, but I am not sure if I can fit this article into my schedule.
400
Complete the sentences:
1) She remembers ___________ (go) to the beach every summer as a child.
2) Did you remember _________ (buy) milk on your way home?
3) I remember _________ (she/say) something about going to Paris next week.
1) She remembers going to the beach every summer as a child.
2) Did you remember to buy milk on your way home?
3) I remember her saying something about going to Paris next week.
400
After she (walk) for an hour, she (feel) tired, but she finally (reach) the store.
After she had walked for an hour, she was feeling tired, but she finally reached the store.
500
Place commas:
The company which was founded in the 1990s specializes in innovative software solutions for small businesses. The team who joined the company during its early stages and whose expertise spans various industries is dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Their CEO who has led the company to numerous successful partnerships and whose vision drives its growth is highly respected in the industry.
The company, which was founded in the 1990s, specializes in innovative software solutions for small businesses. The team, who joined the company during its early stages and whose expertise spans various industries, is dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Their CEO, who has led the company to numerous successful partnerships and whose vision drives its growth, is highly respected in the industry.
500
name 10 nouns with -ity suffix
- Quality
- Quantity
- Ability
- Reality
- Responsibility
- Community
- Opportunity
- Simplicity
- Diversity
- Creativity
500
correct the mistakes:
While waiting for the bus Alex listened to music on his headphones read a magazine and chatted with a friend so busily that he missed his bus.
While waiting for the bus, Alex listened to music on his headphones, read a magazine and chatted with a friend so busily that he missed his bus.
500
Explain the difference:
She tried to open the door, but it was stuck.
Try to finish your homework before dinner.
x
Try drinking more water if you have a headache.
If the first method fails, try using a different approach.
- "Try to" + Infinitive: Focuses on the effort to accomplish a specific action that might be challenging.
- "Try" + Gerund: Focuses on experimenting with an action to see its outcome or effect.
500
As she (walk) home, she (remember) that she (mean) to call her friend, who she (speak) to in weeks.
As she walked home, she remembered that she had been meaning to call her friend, who she hadn't spoken to in weeks.