Review and Common Mistakes Jeopardy

Grammar

100

Unfortunately, the man ___________ by the time the ambulance arrived. (pass away)

Unfortunately, the man passed away by the time the ambulance arrived

200

It’s late enough to walk home. It’s not safe. You need to call a taxi.

It’s too late to walk home. It’s not safe. You need to call a taxi.

(Adverb mistake)

300

I stopped to smoke cigarettes because it was unhealthy

I stopped smoking cigarettes because it was unhealthy

400

Find the mistakes Fiona fractured her wrist and must go to hospital last week.

Fiona fractured her wrist and had to go to hospital last week.

--> must only in the present

500

She gave me _____________. (advice/good)

She gave me some good advice.

Vocabulary

100

I need to concentrate myself on my homework

I need to concentrate on my homework

200

Let’s have a dinner together sometime 

Let’s have dinner together sometime

300

She is very ________ you must not try to hurt her feelings.

She is very sensitive you must not try to hurt her feelings.

400

Can / Could / Couldn't or be able to?

Eventually I ______ make her change her mind.

Eventually I was able to make her change her mind.

500

I was wondering if you could ____ me your MP3 player?

I was wondering if you could lend me your MP3 player?

Writing

100

Better way of saying: According to me, that’s true.

In my opinion, that's true.

200

Name three "addition" linking words

Furthermore, Besides, In addition...

300

How do you structure an essay?

five paragraphs.

400

Name four text types you can expect in the writing.

Essay, Email, Review, Article

500

Explain the difference between formal and informal language. Give on example for both and say when to use it.

Formal: We regret to inform you that the delivery will be delayed due to adverse weather conditions 

--> essay

Informal: I'm going to hit the hay (saying)

 --> letter to a friend

Collocations

100

The town is rich ___ history

The town is rich in history

200

Addicted ________'Breaking Bad'

Addicted to breaking bad.

300

I found it difficult to understand his accent. (trouble) 

I ________________ his accent

 I had trouble understanding his accent

400

Please look after my little sister for me. (of) 

Please _____________ my little sister for me.

Please take care of my little sister for me.

500

There's no hurry - please don't rush. (time) 

There's no hurry - please __________

There's no hurry - please take your time

Find the Mistake

100

My mothers cabin is next to his cabin.

My mother's cabin is nex to his cabin.

200

When she'll start her new job she'll get a company car.

First conditional (if + present simple, will +infinitive) When she starts her new job she'll get a company car.

300

Anna needs a new car she spent the weekend visiting car dealerships.

Anna needs a new car, so she spent the weekend visiting car dealerships.

400

If I will be late, I’ll call you.

If I am late, I’ll call you. 

(first conditional)

500

Do you know where is the nearest police station?

Do you know where the nearest police station is?

(QuASI)