Unit #1: Success
What the definition of Stem from?
Can you use it in a sentence?
Definition: Be caused by something
Example: His popularity stemmed from the fact that he was born in the area.
If I had time, I _________ shopping with you.
Complete the conditional
If I had time, I would go shopping with you
Give the definition of reflect on and use it in a sentnece
Think about or consider carefully.
Example: I am going to reflect on my last year and make a list of things I want to do better next year.
Give the definition of reason with and use it in a sentence
Try to change somebody's mind or show them a better path.
Example: It is hard to reason with small children because they rarely listen when you try to explain something.
Give the phrasal verb that means: Save or redeem something for continued use.
Use the phrasal verb in a sentence
Salvage
I brought my old dress to the store to see if it could be salvaged.
What the definition of Push on?
Can you use it in a sentence?
Definition: Continue doing something
Example: It is important to push on even in a difficult situation.
If they had gone for a walk, they would have turned the lights off
Give the definition of piece together and use it in a sentence
Link or join sections of a whole in order to mend or complete something
Example: I had to piece together the answer to the questions by piecing together information from the book
What is the phrasal verb that means stop doing or performing. Give the word and definition
Give up
Its hard to give up on something that you've worked really hard on.
Give the word that means: community of organisms that function as a unit.
Give an example sentence
ecosystem
Example: It is important to have a diverse ecosystem to create a healthy environment
John had gone out when I arrived in the office.
This is an example of what tense?
Past Perfect
If they (invite) ____________me, I wouldn't have said no.
If they had invited me, I wouldn't have said no.
Third ConditionalGive the definition of catch on and use it in a sentence
Become popular or fashionable
Example: The trend for ripped jeans caught on quickly after Taylor Swift wore them in her concert.
What is the phrasal verb for decrease in numbers. Give the phrasal verb and use it in a sentence
Fall off
Example: The number of people who are buying cars has really fallen off in the last 10 years.
Give the definition of resort to
State the definition and use it in a sentence
Choose as a course of action, often a desperate measure
Example: I had to resort to paying extra for my flight so I could make it home for my dad's birthday.
We were late for the plane because we ____________________ (forgot)our passports.
Complete the sentence
We were late for the plane because we had forgotten our passports.
Past perfect (had+past participle)
If we sneak out quietly, nobody (notice) _________
Complete the sentence
If we sneak out quietly, nobody will notice
First ConditionalI like the woman who lives next door.
The sentence above is an example of what type of relative clause?
Defining Relative Clause. If I don't say 'who lives next door', then we don't know which woman I mean
Restate the sentences in passive voice: We have cycled five miles
Five miles have been cycled by us.
'five miles' becomes the subject. As it is plural, we use have + been + past participle.
Give the phrasal verb for: remove objects from sight.
Give the phrasal verb and use it in a sentence
clear off
My mom told me to clear off my books from the table so we could have family dinner.
When we met, you _____________________ (work) at that company for six months.
Complete the sentence and name the tense
When we met, you had been working at that company for six months
Past Perfect ContinuousIf you (go)_______ out with your friends tonight, I (watch)______ the football match on TV.
If you go out with your friends tonight, I will watch the football match on TV.
First Conditional
What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses?
Defining Relative Clause:A defining relative clause tells which noun we are talking about. Gives us necessary information.
Example:I'm looking for a secretary who / that can use a computer well
Non-Defining Relative Clause: gives us extra information about something. We don't need this information to understand the sentence.
Example:I live in London, which has some fantastic parks
Restate the sentence in the passive voice: Have they noticed us?
Have we been noticed by them?
'we' becomes the subject. As it is plural and a question, we use have + subject + been + past participle.
Give the phrasal verb that means: avoid because of fear or distrust
Give the phrasal verb and use it in a sentence
shy away from
Students tend to shy away from complex tasks and instead work on easy ones.