Choose the correct option:
I was nervous answering this question, not reviewing/ not having reviewed the material since the beginning of the semester.
not having reviewed
What is the function of the following modal verb?"
In the 1870's, people didn't need to have phones.
a. obligation
b. necessity
c. speculation
d. advisability
b. necessity
Name a linking word that introduces a contrast.
although, even though, but, however, despite...
What is the adverb form of the adjective "fearless"?
fearlessly
Complete the sentence using a perfect verb tense:
The game ______ (go) great until the teacher gave us this question.
had been going
Complete the sentence using a past modal for advisability.
The teacher ______ (give) us extra credit for playing this game.
should have given / ought to have given
Choose the correct linking words that complete the sentence:
I brought a jacket when / in case / even though it rains later.
What is the adverb form of the word "fast"?
fast
Complete the sentence with a tag question:
I'm passing the class, ______?
aren't I?
Complete the sentence using a perfect verb tense:
Lately, I...
(present perfect continuous)
"have been (verb ending in -ing)"
Use a past modal to express obligation.
I couldn't take the exam because I...
had to (verb)
Use an appropriate linking word to complete the sentence:
The Greeks did not expect to win the battle ______ the Persian army was so much larger.
since / because / as / given that
What is the adverb form of the adjective "friendly"?
in a friendly way/manner/fashion/etc.
Give a counter argument to the following comment:
English should be a graduation requirement.
*A counter argument gives a reason against an argument.
Use the time phrase "by next weekend" and an appropriate verb in the perfect tense to create your own sentence.
Example:
By next weekend I will have finished my English exam!
(future perfect or future perfect continuous)
Rewrite the second sentence using a past modal:
"I saw "the Avengers" last weekend."
"I bet it was great!"
It must have been great!
Combine the sentences using the subordinate conjunction "even though":
Herodotus is known as the "father of history." Not everyone believes he is reliable.
Herodotus is known as the "father of history," even though not everyone believes he is reliable.
or
Even though not everyone believes he is reliable, Herodotus is known as the "father of history."
Rewrite the sentence using the adjective in parentheses as an adverb:
The students faced the challenge. (brave)
The students bravely faced the challenge.
The students faced the challenge bravely.
Bravely, the students faced the challenge.Correct the run-on sentence:
Some people like taking online classes I prefer in-person ones.
Some people like taking online classes, but I prefer in-person ones.
Some people like taking online classes; however, I prefer in-person ones.
Some people like taking online classes. I prefer in-person ones.
A participial clause can express the idea of because. Rewrite the following sentence using a perfect participle:
Because she had studied hard, she aced the exam.
Having studied hard, she aced the exam.
Use a past modal to speculate about what life was like before the internet.
Example:
Life before the internet must have been more difficult.
must/might/may/could/can't + have + (past participle)
Use the linking word "although" to create your own sentence.
*"Although" is followed by a clause. For example, Although Herodotus was a famous historian, little is known about him personally.
Create your own sentence using the adjective "lively" as an adverb.
*The adverb form is "in a lively way/manner/fashion/etc."
Example: The students celebrated the end of the semester in a lively way.
There are 3 mistakes in the following paragraph. What are they?
Me and my mom love practicing yoga. We been doing yoga for the past five years. Last weekend, our yoga instructor taught us a new pose. We mastered the pose quick and then rewarded ourselves with smoothies.
1. My mom and I
2. We have been doing
3. We mastered the pose quickly