Adverbs
Future
S u r p r i s e!
Quantifiers
Simple Past Tense
600
We just met, so I don't know him very well / good yet.
We just met, so I don't know him very well yet.
600
I _____ try to apply for financial aid next week, but I'm not sure.
What modal verb would best fit in the blank?
I might try to apply for financial aid next week, but I'm not sure.
600
Dictation!
My friends are going to see a movie, but I’m feeling tired so I’m going to stay home and take a nap.
600
There were a few / a little announcements on the radio.
Which is correct?
There were a few announcements on the radio.
(countable noun)
600
Did you volunteer at the community garden yesterday?
Answer this sentence in the affirmative and negative, using:
Yes, _____________________ at the community garden yesterday.
No, ____________________ at the community garden yesterday.
Yes, I volunteered at the community garden yesterday.
No, I didn't volutneer at the community garden yesterday.
700
The bus is usually at least 5 minutes late, it is _______ punctual.
What adverb of frequency fits best here?
The bus is usually at least 5 minutes late, it is seldom punctual.
or rarely, almost never, ...
700
Dictation!
- ______ ___ George and Elena _______ _______?
Elena and George _____________________________.
- When are George and Elena getting married?
Elena and George will get married when they are ready.
700
What are 3 things you should you do if your goal is to start your own business?
Make a plan, budget, set goals, learn about the industry, get some good experience, research the market, interview business owners, network, reach out to others, market or advertise, ...
700
There is not very much / very many information about science in this news article.
There is not very much information about science in this news article.
(non-countable noun)
700
Answer the question using a past tense verb:
What did you cook for dinner yesterday?
Yesterday I cooked _______ .
Yesterday I made _______ .
or
Yesterday I didn't cook dinner.
800
If I could see ______ at night , I would be able to drive more easily.
What adverbs makes sense in the blank?
If I could see clearly at night , I would be able to drive more easily.
Or well , better
800
Friend: Are you meeting me later?
You: No, sorry, I___________________________.
Use the present continuous to say what you are busy doing later.
Friend: Are you meeting me later?
You: No, sorry, I’m having dinner with my family.
...
800
Dictation!
My classmate doesn’t like her boss. She is going to look for a new job.
800
Ice cream comes in many / much flavors.
Ice cream comes in many flavors.
(countable noun)
800
Did you eat any candy this weekend?
Yes, __________ candy this weekend.
No, I _____________ candy this weekend.
Did you eat any candy this weekend?
Yes, I ate candy this weekend.
No, I didn't eat candy this weekend.
900
The teacher should speak ______ so everyone can hear.
Use an adverb to complete the sentence.
The teacher should speak loudly so everyone can hear.
or clearly, noisily, ...
900
___ ___ ____ finished ____ ____ ______ ?
I think _______________ longer than ____ .
Dictation!
- Will class be finished in 2 minutes?
- I think it’s going to be longer than that.
900
How can you ask someone if they want to see a movie with you? And then, how would you ask if their dog also wants to come?
Do you want to (go) see a movie with me? Does your dog want to come, too?
900
Add a quantifier in the blank:
Are there _______ different ways to cook this dish?
many, a lot of, several, numerous, any, ...
900
Change the following sentences into past tense:
Last week I (go) apple picking with my family. We have never gone before, but we (have) a really great time! My daughter (want) to climb the trees but she (is) too short. I finally (help) her climb up to (pick) her own apple, but then she got stung by a bee.
Last week I went apple picking with my family. We have never gone before, but we had a really great time! My daughter wanted to climb the trees but she was too short. I finally helped her climb up to pick her own apple, but then she got stung by a bee.
1000
She told her story so __________ no one suspected was lying.
Use an adverb to best complete the sentence.
She told her story so __________ no one suspected was lying.
convincingly, often, smoothly, seamlessly, well, perfectly, brilliantly, smartly, persuasively, elaborately, ...
1000
In 10 years, the planet __________ hotter than it is now.
Please make this a correct sentence in future tense.
In 10 years, the planet will be hotter than it is now.
or
In 10 years, the planet is going to be hotter than it is now.
1000
What country is highlighted?
People from this country are ____________.
The #1 language in this country is ________.
Philippines
People from this country are Filipino.
The #1 language in this country is Tagalog.
1000
use a lot (of), some, a few, a little, a teaspoon (of), and a number
To make a pie crust, you will need:
- _______ flour
- ______ butter
- _____ water
- _____ salt
- ____ eggs
To make a pie crust, you will need:
- a lot of flour
- some butter
-a teaspoon of water
- a little salt
- 0 eggs / no eggs
1000
Write 3-4 past tense sentences with the following verbs:
tell
make
happen
buy
see
tell -> told
make -> made
happen -> happened
buy -> bought
see -> saw