Verb tenses
Choose the correct form of the verb go.
He __________ to store on the weekends.
What is goes?
Give the simple past, and past participle form of the verb:
choose
What is chose and chosen?
Guess the meaning of the word in italics.
Trying to avoid the accident was futile; it was impossible for either car to stop in time.
What is impossible?
The question you ask to find out what a reading is about.
What is the topic?
What conjunction ("box word") works in the following sentences?
I didn't go to work yesterday ________ I had a headache.
What is because or since?
Choose the correct form of the verb go.
He __________ to the store yesterday.
What is went?
buy
What is bought, bought?
Guess the meaning of the word in italics.
The team was elated when they won the game. They jumped up and down and hugged each other.
What is very happy; excited?
What is the main idea?
_________ I was sick, I still went to work. (List two that could work.)
What is although, even though, though, while?
They ____________ to the store right now.
What is are going?
fall
What is fell and fallen?
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
What is hatred?
The sentence in a paragraph that includes the main idea.
What is the topic sentence?
I am studying English __________ I can get a better job.
What is so that?
Choose the correct form of the verb go.
They _______ already _________ to the store this week.
What is have gone?
write
What is wrote and written?
Guess the meaning of the word in italics:
The doctor's writing was illegible, and no one could understand it.
Find the main idea in the following paragraph:
As important as water conservation is, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can significantly reduce the water consumption of a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Also, don’t allow faucets to drip; one drip can waste a large amount of water over a short period of time. Baths require less water than showers, so by taking a bath instead of a shower, you can reduce the amount of water your home uses. In the kitchen, running a dishwasher when it is completely full, rather than half full, can save up to 20 gallons a day. These simple changes will save water and save money.
Which sentence is the main idea?
A. Water conservation is important.
B. Consumers can save money by conserving water.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
D. Baths take less water than showers.
What is C (A few simple changes can save water in the home.)?
_________ I finish this class, I will begin credit classes.
What is when, after, or as soon as, if ?
We ________________ to the store tomorrow.
(There are 3 forms that can work here.)
What is will go, are going, are going to go?
lay
What is laid and laid?
Guess the meaning of the word in italics.
We know the dog has a kind disposition because we have never seen it scratch or bite anyone.
What is temperament, nature, or character?
Find the main idea of the following paragraph:
One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.
Which sentence is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
B. The piano is a string instrument.
C. The piano is a popular instrument.
D. The strings of a piano makes the sound.
What is A (The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.)?
__________ you eat a lot of junk food, you won't be healthy.
What is if or as long as?