Word formation
Verb: Grow
Noun: ________
Growth
The judge sent the murderer to the prison for 20 years.
Incorrect
The judge sent the murderer to prison for 20 years.
We did not specify a certain "prison".
You can borrow my car, but if you (damage/harm) it, I'll never talk to you again.
damage
We usually use the word "damage" when referring to objects.
Her English (improve) quickly before her promotion.
was improving.
We use the continuous tense (present/ past) with verbs which shows change or growth.
Ex: My English is improving / The children were growing up quickly
Verb: Analyze
Adjective: __________
Analytical
My teacher didn't correct my mistakes so far.
Incorrect
Hasn't corrected.
So far is a key word for the present perfect /links past with present.
The vote was (Unanimous /Consensus /Protected) to cut work hours on Fridays.
Unanimous
Unanimous: in complete agreement; united in opinion
There’s only one minute left in the match. Our team (win).
is going to /is not going to.
We use the present continuous for planned actions in the future and if there’s evidence or a sign that something is happening in the future.
Noun: Strength
Verb: ________
strengthen
He has a problem with the motor.
Incorrect
There is a problem with the motor.
The problem is in the "car" not himself.
"He has" indicates that the problem is possessed by the person himself.
My teacher gave me some very useful (advice/advise)
advice
"advice" is a noun.
"advise" is a verb.
I ___________ get the door.
I’ll get.
We use the future simple with sudden and quick unplanned actions.
Verb: Expose
Noun: ___________
Exposure
We regularly conduct emergency drills for ensuring that we are prepared for an emergency.
Incorrect
We regularly conduct emergency drills to ensure that we are prepared for an emergency.
To describe the purpose of “someone”, we use the infinitive (to + verb)
To describe the purpose of “something”, we use the gerund (for +verb +ing)
Example:
A hair dryer is for drying hair.
I am going to Toronto to learn English.
Before you take up the position there will be a (preliminary / penultimate) training period.
preliminary
Definition: preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
penultimate: before the last, immediately preceding the end of a sequence, list, etc.
Emily (be) abroad many times.
has been.
We use " the present perfect tense" to talk about actions happened in the past with an unspecific or unidentified time.
Noun: Observation
Adjective: __________
Observant
We haven’t been able to hire any new people due to the bad economy.
Correct.
We can use either "due to / because of" to introduce a reason.
Both must be followed by a noun.
Consumers are often (Skeptical / Hesitant) about the claims of advertisements.
Skeptical
Definition: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
When he (wake up) ___________, his mother (already /prepare) ___________ breakfast.
woke up, had already prepared.
The "past perfect" tense is used to talk about two actions happened in the past.
The first action takes the "past perfect tense" the second one takes the "past simple tense."