Last Week's Grammar
When I was younger, I ___ run five miles without stopping.
A: could
B: managed to
What is the purpose of the sentence?
Could
Ability in the past
_____ book on ____ table is mine.
The/the
She enjoys hiking in the mountains, ____ her brother prefers staying at the beach.
A: because
B: while
What is the purpose of the linking word?
While
Contrasting fact
What is the most populous country in Africa?
Nigeria
Early or late
Early
They ___ lift the box because it was too heavy.
A: couldn't
B: didn't succeed in
Couldn't
Success/failure at a specific task
When I was in ____ Paris I visited ____ Eiffel Tower.
Zero/the
The team played really well, _____ they won the championship.
A: therefore
B: but
What is the purpose of the sentence?
Therefore
Result/Reason
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Clean or dirty
Dirty
When I lived in Italy, I ___ eat real pizza every day.
1. managed to
2. was able to
What is the purpose of the sentence?
Was able to
Opportunity/possibility in the past
She is ____ artist and loves to paint _____ portraits.
An/zero
She is a skilled writer, ______ she’s an excellent public speaker.
A: Because
B: Furthermore
Furthermore
Additional information
Which African country is the fourth largest island in the world?
Madagascar
A boy and his father are in a car crash.
The father dies.
The boy is taken to the hospital.
The doctor says, "I can't operate on him. He is my son!"
How is this possible?
The doctor is his mother.
He _____ solve Wordle today.
A: could
B: couldn't
What is the purpose of the sentence?
Couldn't
Success/failure at a specific task
I love ____ music, especially ____ rock.
Zero/zero
She is an excellent singer, ______, but she plays the guitar very well.
A: However
B: Moreover
What is the purpose of the sentence
Moreover
Additional information
Which African country reached the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup?
Morocco
101, 117, 134, 165
117
Despite the heavy traffic, she ___ arrive at the meeting on time.
A: could
B: was able to
What is the purpose of the sentence?
Was able to
Success/failure in a specific task
____ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in ___ Himalayas.
Zero/the
______ the heavy rain, the match was postponed.
A: Despite
B: Owing to
Owing to
Result/reason
What large, flightless bird is native to Africa and is known for its fast running speed?
Ostrich
Summer or winter
Winter