Present Perfect (Simple and Continuous) / comparatives
Name one time expression commonly used with the present perfect.
Time expressions like already, yet, just, for, since, ever, never.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
Rewrite in passive voice: "The chef prepared the meal."
"The meal was prepared by the chef."
Complete: "If it rains, I (will / would) stay home."
Will
What’s the superlative of "bad"? Use it in a sentence.
Worst
What is the purpose of the introduction?
To catch the readers attention, to introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.
What is the structure of a passive voice sentence?
Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle.
Choose the correct form: I enjoy ___ (to read/reading) books.
'Reading'
How do we form the Present Perfect Continuous?
Subject + 'have/has' + 'been' + verb in -ing form.
Name some linking words used to show contrast.
Examples: however, although, on the other hand.
Why do we use the passive voice?
To emphasize the action or object rather than the doer.
What’s the structure of a second conditional sentence?
If + past simple, would + base verb. Example: If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.
Explain why we don’t say 'more better'.
'Better' is already a comparative, so adding 'more' is unnecessary and incorrect.
What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.
How do you form the passive voice in the present continuous tense?
Subject + 'is/are being' + past participle.
What is the difference in meaning between: 'I stopped to smoke' and 'I stopped smoking'
'Stopped to smoke' means I paused another activity to smoke, while 'stopped smoking' means I quit the habit of smoking.
Rewrite the sentence using the present perfect: "I started this project two weeks ago and I’m still working on it."
"I have been working on this project for two weeks."
What strategies can be used to write an engaging introduction?
Start with a hook (e.g., a question, quote, or surprising fact), provide background information, and state the thesis.
Transform into passive: 'People are saying that the movie is fantastic.'
'It is being said that the movie is fantastic.'
Which conditional is used to describe regrets or imaginary past situations?
Third Conditional.