GRAMMAR
This is the correct indirect question form of: “Where is he?”
Could you tell me where he is?
This informal expression means “You must be joking!”
You’re having me on!
This tense is used for situations that normally occur. Moment= Past, present and future
Extension= _0_0_0_0_0_0_0_
Intention= To talk about habits and routines.
Present simple
This strategy involves predicting content before reading, using titles and images.
Anticipation
Which text type usually addresses the reader directly?
A letter
This negative prefix is used to form the opposite of “possible”.
im- → impossible
This phrase means to spend all your money.
run out of cash
Give an example of this verb tense:
Moment= Past
Extension= __(vvv)______P_________
Intention= to talk about an ongoing situation, to provide information about ambience or mood.
Any example of Past Continuous. Example: The presenter was giving the news on the telly when suddenly...
We know that the text we are about to read is going to be organised in... what?
Paragraphs
Why would we avoid contractions when writing?
To be more formal.
After this verb, we use an infinitive, not a geround: avoid / enjoy / neglect.
neglect
This expression means to improve your chances of getting a job.
enhance my employability
Give an example of this verb tense:
Moment= Past and present
Extension= __/----------P_________
Intention= to talk about an experience.
Example: I have been to Italy.
Give some examples of questions you could ask yourself before reading an essay that starts with:
"Most people recognise the importance of friendship, of having people of similar interests to turn to socially, outside of family."
Examples:
-What is friendship? What is a friend?
-Why is it important?
-Why do we normally need other people outside family to rely on?
This type of language is typical of essays:
“It could be argued that…”
How do we call it?
Impersonal language.
This is the correct verb pattern: She refused ___ (accept) the offer.
to accept (refuse + infinitive)
This verb phrase means to start something new and public, such as a website or company.
launch (a new blog)
Give an example of this verb tense:
Moment= Future
Extension= ________P________X_
Intention= to talk about an arrangement.
Example: I'm paying the doctor a visit.
This strategy involves reading quickly to get the general idea.
Skimming
What is the main purpose of an Essay?
To prove a point.
Correct the mistake: “I suggested him to leave earlier.”
I suggested that he leave earlier / I suggested leaving earlier.
Which personality trait best describes someone who never gives up easily?
determined / persistent / resilient
(Any justified answer acceptable)
Explain the difference between:
“I lived there for five years” and “I’ve lived there for five years.”
This strategy is used to find specific information like dates or names.
Scanning
This sentence states the main idea and position of an essay.
A thesis statement