'to' - Infinitives
Fill in the blank.
With so many things to see and do, it is impossible for one _______________ bored here.
With so many things to see and do, it is impossible for one TO GET/BECOME/FEEL bored here.
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"Joe did not call me last night. He must ______(forget),'Angie said.
"Joe did not call me last night. He must HAVE FORGOTTEN,'Angie said.
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A gerund is when -ing forms are used like _____.
A gerund is when -ing forms are used like NOUNS.
ACTIVE or PASSIVE?
The ball was chased by the dog.
PASSIVE
Guess the part of speech of the following word.
PLAUSIBLE
adjective
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It was pretty expensive: believe it or not, we had to pay $50 each __________ to the top!
Believe it or not, we had to pay $50 each TO GET/ TO GAIN ACCESS/ TO RIDE/ TO BE TAKEN to the top!
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From the photos you posted on your food blog, I see that you _____ out often with your friends in London.
From the photos you posted on your food blog, I see that you EAT/DINE/GO out often with your friends in London.
FILL IN THE BLANK with no more than two words.
A music festival! What are they like? I have ________ that I’ve never been to an outdoor music event.
A music festival! What are they like? I have TO ADMIT that I’ve never been to an outdoor music event.
Change into ACTIVE VOICE.
A cake was baked by my mom yesterday.
My mom baked a cake yesterday.
Guess the part of speech based on how the given word is written:
STREETWISE
Adverb (or adjective)
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These pictures inform youngsters that _______ (they/need/eat) a lot less to attain the type of ‘perfect’ body that is endorsed by others’ acknowledgement.
These pictures inform youngsters that THEY NEED TO EAT a lot less to attain the type of ‘perfect’ body that is endorsed by others’ acknowledgement.
I think it would ____________ (fascinating/explore) somewhere no humans have been before.
I think it would BE FASCINATING TO EXPLORE (fascinating/explore) somewhere no humans have been before.
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Kelly: Actually the date has been changed a few times already, so it wouldn’t be a good idea to postpone it again.
Eric: How about _________ it? I mean, you could join the next gathering instead.
Eric: How about MISSING/SKIPPING/AVOIDING it? I mean, you could join the next gathering instead.
Change into PASSIVE voice.
They are building a new playground in our neighborhood
A new playground is being built in our neighborhood (by them).
Define the word.
His ephemeral happiness was evident in the brief smile that crossed his face, but it quickly faded as reality set in.
temporary, short, brief
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On top of this, so-called health experts in advertisements constantly tell youngsters ____________ (what/supplements/buy and take) instead of asking them to follow a balanced diet.
On top of this, so-called health experts in advertisements constantly tell youngsters WHAT SUPPLEMENTS TO BUY AND TAKE instead of asking them to follow a balanced diet
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Please remember _______________less than one teaspoon full of salt a day or else you'll________ fat before long.
Please remember TO TAKE/ TO EAT less than one teaspoon full of salt a day or else you'll GET/BECOME fat before long.
Fill in the blanks. Be sure to get there on time! Our gathering starts at 7.30 pm – it’d be a waste of money _____ only a few performances before _______ early.
Our gathering starts at 7.30 pm – it’d be a waste of money WATCHING only a few performances before LEAVING early.
Change into ACTIVE VOICE.
A new law has been passed by the government to protect endangered species.
The government has passed a new law to protect endangered species.
Define the underlined word based on context.
"During the meeting, the team struggled to reach a consensus because of his incredibly recalcitrant behavior."
difficult, stubborn, uncooperative, etc.
Fill in the two blanks.
However, Linda and I agreed _____________ too much on material things, but _____________ our short stay here and feel the energy and spirit of the place instead.
However, Linda and I agreed NOT TO SPEND too much on material things, but TO ENJOY/APPRECIATE our short stay here and feel the energy and spirit of the place instead.
Fill in the blanks.
A recent study by the Consumer Council _____ that food in more than half the restaurants surveyed could _________ customer's health.
A recent study by the Consumer Council SHOWED/SHOWS/HAS SHOWN that food in more than half the restaurants surveyed could HARM/ENDANGER/DAMAGE/AFFECT customer's health.
JOIN the two sentences. Begin with the phrase given.
We were not given a proper breakfast. We were given a cup of coffee and a biscuit.
Instead of __________________.
Instead of being given a proper breakfast, we were given a cup of coffee and a biscuit.
Change into PASSIVE voice
The researchers have discovered a new method for treating the disease that could save millions of lives.
A new method for treating the disease that could save millions of lives has been discovered by the researchers.
Read the sentence. Fill in the blanks.
"While some people love the festive chaos of Christmas, I find the endless decorations and relentless shopping more exhausting than joyful."
The authors attitude toward Christmas is ______(positive or negative?). I know this because of her use of the words _________ and ________(2 words from the sentence).
The authors attitude toward Christmas is NEGATIVE. I know this because of her use of the words EXHAUSTING/ENDLESS/CHAOS.