Tenses
In what cases do we use the past simple (preterit)?
Used to refer to an event that has happened in the past and is now over.
What’s the most popular sport in America?
American football
To be
Was/were , been
What is the difference between “since” and “for”
When you use “since” there is always a date/moment following
e.g : I know him since 2017
When you use “for” a length
e.g : we’ve known each other for 5 years
drive. / If / will / I / it / rains
If it rains I will drive.
S’il pleut, je conduirai
What tense do you use following “it’s the first time”?
Present perfect
When do people celebrate Thanksgiving in America?
On the 4th Thursday of November
To choose
Chose, chosen
Translate in English “C’est la première fois que je vois ce film”
It’s the first time I’ve seen this film/movie
You / to. / wanted / succeed/ if / could / you
You could succeed if you wanted to.
Tu pourrais réussir si tu le voulais.
Complete using the right tense : “I was having a bath when the phone (ring)”
Rang
What do America celebrate on the 4th of July?
The Independence day
To give
Gave, given
Make the list of all the possessive pronouns
My Your His/Her/Its Our Your Their
better / good / come / You / santa / had / want / come. / you / be / if / to /
You had better be good if you want santa to come.
Tu ferais mieux d’être sage si tu veux que le père noël vienne.
In “I’d rather” what does “ ‘d” stands for?
Would
What I’m celebrated in Ireland on the 17th of March ?
St Patrick’s day
Can
Could
What does “Be allowed to” mean ?
It means that you have the right to do something
He / not / drive / able / 3 / to / has / years. / been / for
He has not been able to drive for 3 years.
In “It’s high time you (get) a job” conjugate get in the right tense
Got
It’s high time + SUJET + V-ED
Who’s the UK’s prime minister ?
Boris Johnson
To mean
Meant, meant
What is the difference between “again” and “still”?
“Again” is used as “one more time”
e.g : He failed his exam, again
“Still” is used as the person has not finished yet
e.g : He is still working
time / 15 / bank / At / been / same / working / had / the / he / for / for / years./ the
At the time he had been working for the same bank for 15 years
À l’époque, il travaillait pour la même banque depuis 15 ans.