Vocab. Food & Cooking
Which letter is silent in the noun 'salmon'?
Now pronounce it correctly.
The silent letter is the 'l'.
It's pronounced /ˈsæmən/
Is the verb 'to need' an 'action verb' or a 'state verb'?
'Need' is a state verb so is usually used in the Present Simple tense.
Which sentence is correct?
My sister is going to adopt a child.
My sister will adopt a child.
My sister is going to adopt a child.
We use the Past Simple (NOT the Present Perfect Simple) to ask or talk about finished actions in the past, when the time is mentioned or understood.
Place either 'for' or 'since' before the following:
____ three years;
____ 2015;
____ 20 minutes;
____ last Christmas.
for three years;
since 2015;
for 20 minutes;
since last Christmas.
What's another name for 'crustaceans'?
Shellfish
Is this statement True or False?
Verbs of the five senses, that is, look, smell, taste and sound - are normally used in both the Present Simple and the Present Continuous tenses.
The statement is False. Such verbs are normally used in the Present Simple tense.
Which sentence is correct?
After seeing the first three questions of this exam, I think the rest is going to be very hard.
After seeing the first three questions of this exam, I think the rest is will be very hard.
After seeing the first three questions of this exam, I think the rest is going to be very hard.
Future predictions with 'be going to' especially when we have some evidence.
Translate the following into English.
Non posso permettermi una macchina nuova.
Sto pagando un mutuo sulla casa.
Non ne vale la pena.
I can't afford a new car.
I'm paying a mortgage on the house.
It's not worth it.
Translate the following using the Present Perfect Simple:
Ella è stata in Inghilterra varie volte.
Ella è andata in Inghilterra e torna dopo domani.
She's been to England several times.
She's gone to England and is returning the day after tomorrow.
Which three-word phrasal verb specifically means 'to reduce' the amount of something you eat?
Now use it in an example sentence.
to cut down on
I'm trying to cut down on sugar.
Some verbs like 'have' and 'think' can have both an action and a non-action meaning. Provide four example sentences to show this.
Example answers: I can't talk now. I'm having lunch.
I have a cat.
What are you thinking about?
I think this music is great.
Is this statement True or False?
There is very little difference between the Present Continuous and be going to for future plans / arrangements, and often we can use either. The be going to form shows that you have made a decision. The present continuous emphasizes that you have made the arrangements.
True.
Which phrasal verbs mean the same as:
1. To withdraw money from a bank account.
2. To depend on someone else's money to exist, study etc.
3. To return money borrowed.
1. to take out
2. to live off
3. to pay back
True or False?
We use the Present Perfect Continuous with non-action / state verbs.
False.
With non-action verbs we used the Present Perfect Simple.
I've been knowing them for ten years.
I've known them for ten years.
What is the English word for 'cozze'?
mussels
Unjumble the following sentences. Make sure you place the adverbs of frequency and expressions of frequency in the right place in the sentences.
the office always am I in morning in
never she out goes evening in the
prices at house going are up moment the
I am always in the office in the morning
She never goes out in the evening
House prices are going up at the moment
Provide example sentences for the previous question.
Example sentences: We are going to get married next year.
We are getting married on September 22.
We use the Present Perfect Simple (NOT the Past Simple) for past experiences and recent past actions when we don't specify a time.
Provide two examples for the above definition.
e.g Past experiences: I've inherited some money but I haven't spent it.
e.g. Recent past actions: Ouch! I've cut my finger!
If you want to stress the repetitiveness - more than the result - of a recent action, should you use the Present Perfect Continuous or the Present Perfect Simple?
Can you provide an example?
Present Perfect Continuous
e.g. I've been studying like crazy for my upcoming exam. That's why I look so tired.
What is the US English name for 'aubergine'?
Why is it called so in US English?
eggplant
There is a variety which is white and resembles an egg.
Can the Present Simple be used for temporary, non-habitual actions?
No.
We use _______ / ________(NOT the present simple) for instant decisions, promises and offers. We can also use ________ / __________ for predictions, e.g. I think Juventus ________ win the match, and to talk about future facts, e.g. This year Christmas day __________ be on a Thursday.
We use ________ (NOT will) with I and we for offers and suggestions when they are questions.
We use will / won't (NOT the present simple) for instant decisions, promises and offers. We can also use will / won't for predictions, e.g. I think Juventus will win the match, and to talk about future facts, e.g. This year Christmas day won't be on a Sunday.
We use shall (NOT will) with I and we for offers and suggestions when they are questions.
Use the adverb 'yet' in two sentences and 'already' in one Present Perfect sentence.
Have you finished yet?
I haven't finished yet.
I've already finished.
Choose the correct option:
Hi Jackie! How are you? I haven't been seeing / haven't seen you for ages.
Hi Jackie! How are you? I haven't been seeing / haven't seen you for ages.