Past Simple
(to be and can)
(to be and can)
True or False:
There is only one form of the verb (to be) in the past simple tense.
False:
There are two forms depending on the subject:
I/she/he/it (was)
You/We/They (were)
True or False:
When saying numbers, you add the 's' at the end of each part of the number. For example: Two thousands, five hundreds and twenty four
False: You do not add the 's' at the end of each part.
True or False: There are three ways you can pronounce regular past tense verbs.
True:
(/d)-called
(/t)-stopped
(/id)-waited
Typically we use______ to express our future intentions. We have already made the decision to do something before we speak.
a) to be going to + infinitive
b)present continuous
a)
We use be going to + infinitive to express our future intentions. We have already made the decision to do something before we speak or future events we are 100% sure will happen.
We use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements.
The present continuous is commonly used to talk about future appointments or activities we have noted in our diary.
Which is the correct sentence?:
a) My sister's birthday is tomorrow! She has 25 years.
b) My sister's birthday is tomorrow! She will be 25.
c) Both are correct.
b)My sister's birthday is tomorrow! She will be 25. We use the verb to be when describing age.
You can also say She will be 25 years old
True or False:
The past tense of can is could and you can use it for every subject
True
Could is past tense for can and is used with every subject.
How do you say this number?:
25.05218
Twenty five point zero five two one eight
True or False:
t and d are sister sounds. Which means that sometimes they sound similar or you can switch the sounds.
True:
For example, in American English, water is prounounced (wah-dur) and in British English it's pronounced (wah-tur). Both are correct.
True or False:
Even though there are different rules for be+going to+verb and be+Ving, sometimes people interchange them
True:
Usually, be+going to+verb is used for something we are 100% sure is going to happen or our future intentions, and be+Ving is used for future arrangements. But sometimes native speakers might use either depending on the context
Please correct this sentence:
Thank you for your comprehension, but I am not agree with you.
Incorrect:
Thank you for your understanding, but I don't agree/disagree with you.
True or False: We use can to express obligation and doubt
False: We use can to express ability, permission and possibility
How do you say this number?:
458,007,012
four hundred and fifty eight million, seven thousand, and twelve
How do you pronounce the -ed past tense verbs? (100 for each correct answer and -100 for each incorrect answer.)
They investigated the situation and explained to us that it was going to take some time to resolve the problem. They prepared a report for us to review.
They investigated(/id) the situation and explained(/d) to us that it was going to take some time to resolve the problem. They prepared(/d) a report for us to review.
Please create a full sentence using the present continuous:
Monday: 10am/Maria/breakfast with Tina
On Monday Maria is having/eating breakfast with Tina at 10am.
Is this correct or incorrect? (If correct explain why, if incorrect, please correct and explain why):
I have hungry, let's take lunch at the Italian restaurant downtown!
Incorrect: I am hungry, let's have/eat lunch at the Italian restaurant downtown!
Even though "take" may not be incorrect (technically), "eat/have" is what is normally used in the phrase. This is the same for food and drinks. We "take" medicine or pills.
When we are talking about hunger or thirst, we use the verb "to be" instead of "to have" which would be directly translated.
For example: I am hungry, I am thirsty even I am scared/afraid (Tengo miedo)
Please change from the present to the past simple:
I am busy because we are at the supermarket. My parents are happy we helped them. My mom is happy to make ice cream for us.
I was busy because we were at the supermarket. My parents were happy we helped them. My mom was happy to make ice cream for us.
True or False:
There is only one way to say this year- 2015
False: There are a few ways you can say this year
Two thousand and fifteen or twenty-fifteen
How do you pronounce the -ed past tense verbs? (100 for each correct answer and -100 for each incorrect answer.)
Yesterday, we waited for the traffic to slow down. My sister arrived there before us because we stopped for gas. We called to tell her we were on our way.
Yesterday, we waited(/id) for the traffic to slow down. My sister arrived(/d) there before us because we stopped(/t) for gas. We called(/d) to tell her we were on our way.
Please create a sentence using be+going to
Next year/we/walk/everyday.
Saturday/they/not travel/the farm
Next week/I/celebrate/my birthday
1) Next year, we are going to walk everyday
2) Saturday, they are not traveling to the farm
3) Next week, I am going to celebrate my birthday
Fill in the blank:
Hey guys! Sorry for_____ late. There was a lot of traffic.
a)been
b)be
c)being
c)being
Any verb after a preposition is going to be in -ing form.
Change to the opposite in the past:
I’m not hungry today but...
It’s sunny today but...
Jack isn’t at work this week but...
They can't meet today but...
We aren’t at home today but...
I’m not hungry today but I was hungry yesterday
It’s sunny today but wasn't sunny yesterday
Jack isn’t at work this week but he was at work last week
They can't meet today but they could meet yesterday
We aren’t at home today but were home yesterday
How would you say this date (in the American form):
12/25/1908
December twenty-fifth, nineteen "oh" eight
How do you pronounce the -ed past tense verbs? (100 for each correct answer and -100 for each incorrect answer.)
Yesterday, we watched a movie and it was fun. We ate popcorn and added a little salt and butter. We even created some lemon cream popsicles to eat afterwards. My cousin played an 90s comedy called Dr. Doolittle. It was so funny and we laughed so much. We viewed more than 3 movies yesterday. It became a marathon.
Yesterday, we watched(/t) a movie and it was fun. We ate popcorn and added(/id) a little salt and butter. We even created(/id) some lemon cream popsicles to eat afterwards. My cousin played(/d) an 90s comedy called(/d) Dr. Doolittle. It was so funny and we laughed(/t) so much. We viewed(/d) more than 3 movies yesterday. It became a marathon.
Fill in the blank using present continuous:
She______(have) a party for her sister on Sunday at 6pm. First we_______(play) games. Then we_______(eat) hamburgers and fries. Finally she______(open) her presents!
She is having a party for her sister on Sunday at 6pm. First we are playing games. Then we are eating hamburgers and fries. Finally, she is opening her presents!
Which word is most correct?
This was an eventful weekend! Saturday we had breakfast then went to mall to do some shopping. Sunday we rested and watched movies at home. It was _____
a)fun
b)funny
a)fun
Fun is the more appropriate answer in this case because it means that it was entertaining and enjoyed. Funny is normally used for when something is comical and makes us laugh.
For example: We saw the movie "The Wedding Singer" and it was so funny. We laughed a lot.