VOCABULARY
"The fans gathered at the stadium to cheer ____ their team during the final match."
CHEER FOR
When can we ommit the relative pronoun?
When it's the OBJECT of the relative clause.
Example: "The book (that) I borrowed was really interesting."
GERUND / -ING / PRESENT PARTICIPLE
She gave him an affective hug before he left for the airport.
She gave him an affectionate hug before he left for the airport.
Greatest Of All Time
"We had a long ______________ about the project, but it turned into an _____________ when we couldn't agree on the timeline."
We had a long discussion about the project, but it turned into an argument when we couldn't agree on the timeline."
I go running three times a week, ____ keeps me fit.
I go running three times a week, which keeps me fit.
A _______________ is an initial version of a piece of writing that is created without focusing on perfection. It's a preliminary version where ideas are put down on paper (or screen), and the structure and content are still being developed. The rough draft is typically edited and revised multiple times before the final version is completed.
ROUGH DRAFT
She assisted to the meeting yesterday.
She ATTENDED the meeting yesterday.
Finish this proverb:
You can lead a...
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
"When Sarah and John got into that argument, I reminded them that it _________________________ – both of them contributed to the problem."
it takes two to tango
Use a reporting verb: 'I don't think it's a good idea to use your real name online', he said.
He ADVISED her not to use her real name online.
Fill in the gap with the right word:
"Someone left _____ umbrella in the office."
"Someone left THEIR umbrella in the office."
She suggested to go to the movie theatre.
She suggested GOING to the movie theatre.
Substitute the words in italics for an idiom:
"She always shows up for her morning run, no matter what the weather is like."
COME RAIN OR SHINE
What are the prepositions that follow these reporting verbs?
- ACCUSE ___
- APOLOGIZE ___
- CONGRATULATE ___
- ACCUSE OF
- APOLOGIZE FOR
- CONGRATULATE ON
"The coffee that I drink everyday helps me stay awake."
"The coffee (that) I drink EVERY DAY helps me stay awake."
"This is the place where I go to when I need peace and quiet."
"This is the place (that) I go to when I need peace and quiet."
"Tom was already planning how he would spend the bonus before he even got the job offer, but I told him not to ________________________"
count his chickens before they’re hatched
What is the difference between empathic and empathetic?
Report this question:
'What time did Jacelyn leave the office yesterday?', asked Alan.
Alan asked what time Jacelyn had left the office the day before.
Give 5 similar expressions to 'in my opinion' other than 'I think'
1. From my point of view,
2. To me,
3. Personally, I think
4. I believe...
5. From my perspective,
Report this sentence using a reporting verb and fix the mistake:
'Annie, don't forget to arrive to the meeting on time', said Maggie.
Maggie reminded Annie to arrive at the meeting on time.
Turn this sentence into a more informal one using the following slang words: legit, slay and bougie:
"The party last night was really amazing! Jacelyn looked fantastic in her outfit, and everyone was behaving in a very sophisticated and expensive manner with their VIP tables."
"That party last night was legit! Jacelyn totally slayed her outfit, and everyone was acting so bougie with their VIP tables."