It's "Perfect"
Past Modals
Linking Words
Adverbs
Mystery
100

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

100

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

100

Name a linking word that introduces a contrast.

although, even though, but, however, despite...

100

What is the adverb form of the adjective "fearless"?

fearlessly

100
The word "just" is often used in spoken English and has several meanings. Name two meanings of the word "just."
recently, simply, only, exactly, a little
200

Complete the sentence using a perfect verb tense:

The game ______ (go) great until the teacher gave us this question.

had been going

200

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

200

Choose the correct linking words that complete the sentence:

I brought a jacket when / in case / even though it rains later.

in case
200

What is the adverb form of the word "fast"?

fast

200

Complete the sentence with a tag question:

I'm passing the class, ______?

aren't I?

300

Complete the sentence using a perfect verb tense: 

Lately, I...

(present perfect continuous)

"have been (verb ending in -ing)"

300

Use a past modal to express obligation.

I couldn't take the exam because I...

had to (verb)

300

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

300

What is the adverb form of the adjective "friendly"?

in a friendly way/manner/fashion/etc.

300

Give a counter argument to the following comment:

English should be a graduation requirement.

*A counter argument gives a reason against an argument. 

400

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)

400

Rewrite the second sentence using a past modal:

"I saw "the Avengers" last weekend."

"I bet it was great!"

It must have been great!

400

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."

400

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.
400

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.

500

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.

500

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)

500

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.

500

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.

500

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