Grammar A
When is present perfect continuous used?
For situations that have recently or repeatedly been in progress.
Complete the sentence with some modal verbs of probability: World Health Organization warns that there ___________be another wave of coronavirus outbreak with even more fatal consequences in the future.
might, may, could, will, be bound to
If you are forgetful we say that you are .......-minded. Use a compound adjective.
absent-minded
Who are squatters?
someone who lives in a place without permission and without paying the owner
What's wrong with this date? 4th july, 1776. What happened on this day?
4th July, 1776. The declaration of independence was signed in the USA.
Is the sentence correct? My friends and I have been knowing each other for many years now.
No. The verb KNOW is a state verb.
Complete this statement: I can't stand ___________(listen) to the gossip.
listening
What does it mean if somebody speaks his/her mind?
to say honestly what you think even if it upsets someone
What are indirect / polite questions? Ask one.
They are more formal and use the same word order and verb form as a statement. Can I ask...., Could you tell me.... Would you mind telling.....
What does it mean if you loath some food?
you detest / dislike it
What's the difference between these two statements: I heard my neighbour shout. I heard my neighbour shouting.
hear + bare infinitive is for completed actions and hear + ing is for ongoing actions
What's the difference between future continuous and future perfect? Give an example.
Future continuous is used for an action in progress in the future. Future perfect is used for actions completed in the future.
What does it mean if a rent is extortionate?
it is much higher than is reasonable
What is the generation gap?
the difference in opinions or behaviour between older and younger people which often causes problems between them
What does IRA stand for?
Irish Republican Army - a paramilitary group that wanted Ireland to be united again and started killing British soldiers.
Inspite of all hygienic measures, coronavirus _______________(eliminate) by the end of this year.
won't have been eliminated
Change this sentence into passive. They thought she died in a plane crash.
She was thought to have died in a plane crash.
What is the meaning of: Not see eye to eye with sb?
to always disagree with sb
Use the comparative structure: nowhere near as.......as
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What technology component is pulley?
a piece of equipment used for lifting something heavy
When is it impossible to change the active into passive statement?
if the verb is not followed by an object or the verb is followed by a prepositional phrase
Which is correct? Life probably won't be found on Mars in the future. OR: Life won't probably be found on Mars in the future.
Life probably won't be found on Mars in the future.
Use the phrase "confide in sb about sth" in your sentence
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What is the difference between Pros and Cons Essay and Opinion Essay?
In pros and cons essay you list the advantages and disadvantages of some notion or issue. In the opinion essay you use the first person, express your opinion about the issue and refute the opposing argument.
Who is fraudster?
Someone who illegally gains money by cheating on someone.