USED TO vs WOULD
Tell me a sentence with "used to"
answers may vary
IDENTIFY THE CLAUSE
He was very poor in his own country, so he decided to emigrate.
so he decided to emigrate
REWRITE IN THE PASSIVE VOICE:
We posted the job advert online.
The job advert...
The job advert was posted online.
"We should take a walk tonight" said Rita.
Rewrite the sentence in reported speech.
Rita suggested we take a walk.
What does it mean to "go to waste"
to not be used : to be wasted
EXAMPLE: It's a shame to see all that food go to waste.
Tell me a sentence with "would"
answers may vary
IDENTIFY THE CLAUS
I came here for the chance of meeting new people.
FOR THE CHANCE OF MEETING NEW PEOPLE
In a presentation, what comes first:
a. introducing the topic
b. thanking the audience for listening and asking questions
c. giving an overview of the content
a. introducing the topic
"I promise I won't lie again" said Peter.
Rewrite in reported speech.
Peter promised he wouldn't lie again.
How would you connect these contrasting ideas.
Titania is a fairy. Titania is evil.
Answers may vary.
EXAMPLE: Although she is a fairy, Titania is evil.
When I was a young, I ______ to go skateboarding for hours every summer.
When I was a young, I ______ to go skateboarding for hours every summer.
WOULD & USED TO both work
Rewrite the sentence, so it has the same meaning
They had to beg for food as they were living in such poverty.
They were ________________________.
They were living in such poverty that they had to beg for food
Rewrite in the passive voice:
Since we require a very particular set of skills, this is making the process more difficult.
The process...
The process was made more difficult due to the fact that a particular set of skills is required.
"I didn't steal the money. I swear" said Jackson.
Rewrite the sentence in reported speech
Jackson denied stealing the money.
What does it mean to "go on" at someone
to criticize (someone) often or repeatedly
EXAMPLE: Quit going on at me all the time!
Amanda _______ be scared of clowns. (negative)
Amanda didn't used to be scared of clowns.
WOULD isn't used for states or emotions
Identify the clauses and classify it as reason, result, or purpose.
"As a result of the snow, he couldn’t go outside."
Clause: As a result of the snow
Type: reason
Rewrite in the passive voice:
Many applicants did not even write in English, and some of the people who have submitted applications are too young, so we have rejected those applications immediately.
Many applications...
Many applications were received from around the world.
OR
Many applications were not written in English.
"You better not be home late, young lady" said the father.
Rewrite in reported speech.
The father warned her not to be late.
Connect these contrasting ideas:
Mikah can drive. Mikah doesn't have a license.
ANSWERS MAY VARY
Examples may vary: Despite being able to drive, Mikah doesn't have a license.
What are the similarities and differences between USED TO and WOULD
USED TO & WOULD are both used to talk about past habits.
Only USED TO can be used to talk about past states and emotions.
Rewrite the sentence so it has the same meaning
They left home because their living conditions were very basic.
Their ___________________________.
Their living conditions were so basic that they left home.
What are the 6 stages of giving a presentation?
1. Greeting the audience and thanking them for attending
2. Introducing the topic
3. Giving an overview of the content
4. Sequencing the main points
5. Concluding
6. Thanking the audience for listening and asking for questions
"Yes, of course. I will meet you at the coffee shop" said Rafael.
Rewrite the sentence sentence using reported speech.
What does it mean to "go back on someone's word"
to break one's promise
EXAMPLE: I told her I'd help. I can't go back on my word.