Grammar Remix
Say it using present perfect continuous:
“I started learning English three years ago and I still do it.”
Change the sentence to be true about yourself.
“I have been learning English for three years.”
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Upgrade with strong vocabulary.
“I like music.”
Do you? Why?
Example:
“I’m really into music, especially alternative rock, because it helps me relax.”
Correct the sentence and explain the rule.
“I look forward to meet you.”
“I look forward to meeting you.”
Explanation: to = preposition → -ing form
Jules is quite ___, so he's always exploring new places.
A) emotional
B) adventurous
C) experienced
D) practical
B) adventurous
We moved house because we couldn't ___ our neighbours any longer.
A) put up with
B) come across
C) point out
D) bring back
A) put up with
Combine using a relative clause:
“I met a woman. She works in VR.”
Explain why her job is interesting.
“I met a woman who/that works in VR.”
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Use Present Perfect Continuous
“I am tired because I worked a lot.”
“I’ve been working a lot recently, so I’m exhausted.”
Correct the sentence and explain quantifier choice.
“There is too much people at the festival.”
“There are too many people at the festival.”
Explanation: people = countable → many
They hope to reduce ___ by banning vehicles from the city centre.
A) recycling
B) renewable energy
C) carbon footprint
D) scenery
C) carbon footprint
I'll ___ that point later.
A) come up with
B) come back to
C) come across
D) come through
B) come back to
He asked me where ___ in the past.
A) did I work
B) I worked
C) had I worked
D) I had worked
D) I had worked
Describe a place you know. Use more descriptive adjectives:
“This place is nice.”
Example:
“This place has magnificent scenery with a stunning coastline and open space.”
Correct the sentence and explain.
“The man which I met was a researcher.”
“The man who/that I met was a researcher.”
Explanation: who for people
She went into ___ because she enjoyed writing articles.
A) consultancy
B) journalism
C) banking
D) agriculture
B) journalism
My memory is playing ___ on me.
A) games
B) tricks
C) cards
D) jokes
B) tricks
Use future perfect:
“In 5 years, I / finish / my studies.”
Expand with 2 more predictions about your life.
“In five years, I will have finished my studies.”
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"Restart you computer" Say this advice better.
Why don't you restart your computer?
Perhaps you could try restarting your computer.
It might be worth restarting.
Correct the sentence and explain.
“This time next year I work in another country.”
“This time next year I will be working in another country.”
Explanation: future continuous for ongoing future situation
The burglars stole my necklace, which was very ___ to me.
A) magnificent
B) mighty
C) precious
D) finest
C) precious
She ___ a point of taking the dog when she left.
A) had
B) got
C) made
D) did
C) made
Transform using passive:
“People recycle plastic in my city.”
Say how effective it is in your opinion.
“Plastic is recycled in my city.”
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"My mic does not work" say it better
I have difficulty using my microphone.
Every time I turn my mic on, it turns off.
Correct the sentence and explain.
“They have build this venue in 2010.”
“They built this venue in 2010.” or "It was built in 2010."
Explanation: past simple for finished past time
The rock concert is expected to ___ thousands of fans.
A) act
B) attract
C) attend
D) atmosphere
B) attract
They don't seem to ___ much in common.
A) have
B) get
C) make
D) go
A) have