Articles
Wherever/Whenever
Whatever/Whoever
Verbs in the Subjunctive
--ING Clauses
Vocabulary Fun
100
In English there are three types of articles. What are they?
Indefinite--- A/an Definite--- The No article
100
Rewrite this sentence using Wherever/Whenever/Whoever/ Whatever: Anyone who can afford dog accessories like jeweled collars must have a lot of money!
Whoever can afford dog accessories like jeweled collars must have a lot of money.
100
Rewrite this sentence. Yana failed the last test. Her teacher told her she should study more next time. (It is important)
Yana failed the last test. Her teacher said that it is important that she study more next time.
100
Combine these sentences: I forgot my password. I couldn't access my email until a friend helped me.
Having forgotten my password, I couldn't access my e-mail until a friend helped me.
100
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: I am _________ my family and my friends for always being there for me.
be grateful for
200
Fill in the blank with the correct article I have two brothers. One, Greg, is still in ____ college, and ____ other Mike, has already graduated.
First blank: No article Second Blank: The
200
Fill in the blank: ________ the weather, I always take my dog for a walk in the morning.
Whatever
200
Rewrite this sentence. I believe it is essential that an ad be clever and witty in order to be effective.
I believe that an ad should be clever and witty in order to be effective.
200
Combine these sentences: I am a clumsy person. I knocked over my mom's crystal collection and it broke all over the floor.
Being I clumsy person, I knocked over my mom's crystal collection and it broke all over the floor.
200
Some people are so __________! They never listen to or try to understand other people's points of views or opinions.
Intolerant.
300
Fill in the blank with the correct articles. ____ Vladimir Putin is ___ Russian. He was born in _____ Russia. He is ____ President of ____Russian Federation.
1.) No article 2.) No article 3.) No article 4.) The 5.) The
300
Rewrite the sentence: Any time I'm around a cat, I start sneezing.
Whenever I'm around a cat, I start sneezing.
300
Rewrite the sentence: Children should eat fast food only once or twice a month. (It is imperative)
It is imperative that children eat fast food only once or twice a month.
300
Combine these sentences. I no longer have anyone's phone number. I broke my cell phone.
Having broken my cell phone, I no longer have anyone's phone number.
300
Vika is ___________ the new boots she just bought on sale! Should can't believe she got them at such a great price!
crazy about
400
Fill in the blank with the correct article: Last time I was in ____Japan. I climbed to ____ top of ___ Mount Fuiji. I am tall, most of _____ Japanese are shorter than me.
1.) No article 2.) The 3.) No article 4.) The
400
Rewrite this sentence. When I adopted my dog, I took on a serious responsibility. Being able to keep a pet healthy and happy depends on your lifestyle.
This sentence cannot be rewritten because it talks about a specific time.
400
Rewrite the sentence: It is imperative that Nikita be at the airport 3 hours before check-in closes.
It is imperative that Nikita is at the airport 3 hours before check-in closes.
400
Separate this sentence into 2 separate sentences. Being a creative person, I write a lot of short stories in my free time.
I am a creative person. I write a lot of short stories in my free time.
400
Define: Inconsistant.
An inconsistent person is a person who is always changing their minds.
500
When, if ever, do we use the definite article (the) with uncountable nouns?
We use the definite article when we are talking about a certain section or part of an uncountable noun.
500
When can whenever/wherever be interchanged with When/where.
They are interchangeable as long as the sentence is not referencing a specific time.
500
How many subjunctives are in this passage: I suggest that healthy food be on sale too. I recommend that you supermarket start putting them on sale. I also propose that you offer a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think it is essential that your customers get the chance to incorporate these foods into their meals.
4
500
Separate these sentences: Having implanted the criminal with a microchip, the police easily tracked him to his hideout.
The police implanted the criminal with a microchip. The police easily tracked him to his hideout.
500
Fill in the blank with the proper vocabulary words: Some adults are very ______________. They always cry when they don't get their way and make very stupid and unfunny jokes when they should be serious. Surprisingly, teenagers are becoming more and more ____________. Many of them have jobs and study full time.
1.) Immature 2.) Mature