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Grammar: Verbs + Gerunds, Comparisons, and Used to
Grammar: Present Perfect
Phrase of the Day
Miscellaneous
100
A person who likes interacting with other people is ____________.
For example: Paulo is ________. He loves meeting and talking to new people.
outgoing
100
What is the word for a person who is a native Spanish-speaker or a descendant of a native Spanish speaker?
Hispanic
100
One of the sentences below is in present continuous and one of the sentences below is in simple present with a gerund. Which sentence has the gerund?
a) Danny avoids taking dance lessons.
b) Danny isn't taking dance lessons.
a) Danny avoids taking dance lessons.
100
To form the present perfect use have/has + past participle of a verb.
What is the past participle of the verb ride?
ridden
100
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means a small job that you have to do regularly around the house, especially work you do to keep a house clean?
For example: I want to go to the birthday party this weekend, but I need to finish my _________ first.
chores
100
The symptoms of a ___________ include itchy, red skin and possibly small blisters
rash
200
__________ is a word to describe the natural way a person thinks, feels, and acts.
For example: She has a creative _______________.
personality
200
What word means to have all the necessary requirements or rights?
For example: American citizens must be at least 18 years old to be __________ to vote in federal elections.
eligible
200
Gerunds often follow verbs that talk about preferences. Which verb is NOT a verb of preference:
a) hate
b) dislike
c) give
d) enjoy
e) love
f) mind
c) give
200
Complete the question with present perfect and the verb in parenthesis and complete the answer with for or since:
A. How long ______Alexis _________ at Petaluma Adult School? (teach)
B. ________ 2021.
A. How long has Alexis taught at Petaluma Adult School?
B. Since 2021.
200
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means a dollar (informally)?
For example: Do you have ________? I want to buy a soda from the vending machine.
(a) buck
200
What are the animal symbols of the two major political parties in the U.S.?
The animal symbol for the Democratic party is a(n)__________ and the animal symbol for the Republican party is a(n)_____________.
The animal symbol for the Democratic party is a donkey and the animal symbol for the Republican party is an elephant.
300
someone or something that you can trust or depend on is __________.
For example: I have a _________ car. It always turns on in the morning and never gives me any problems.
reliable
300
What word means to have a large population or to be heavily populated?
For example: California and Texas are the two most __________ states in the U.S.
populous
300
Name one thing you used to do when you were a teenager. Make a complete sentence.
Answers may vary, but need to start with:
I used to...
or
When I was a teenager I used to...
300
Look at Rita's resumé. Make a sentence about her experience with volunteering at a hospital.
Rita has volunteered at a hospital (translating Spanish to English) since 2015.
300
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means a natural talent for growing plants?
For example: Catherine has a ___________. She can easily grow all types of fruits and vegetables in her garden.
(a) green thumb
300
When writing a paragraph in English, it's important to include a ___________ sentence. This sentence is usually the first sentence in the paragraph and it tells who or what the paragraph is about.
a topic sentence.
400
something usual that is based on tradition or culture is __________.
For example: In Japan, it is ___________ to offer a gift with two hands and to not open a gift in front of the gift giver.
customary
400
Another word for "participation" is __________.
For example: Representatives from the City of Petaluma visited the ESL classes at Petaluma Adult School because community ___________ is important to them as they form their plan for the future of the city.
engagement
400
Look at the picture. Make a sentence about the person's preferences. Use a gerund.
Karl doesn't enjoy taking out the garbage.
400
Look at the picture. Make a sentence about Roberto's actions recently/lately. Use present perfect.
Roberto hasn't given up desserts recently/lately.
400
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means extremely happy?
For example: I'm _______________. I just found out that I got my dream job!
over the moon
400
Look at the following student sentence:
He enjoys resolve problems.
Is this sentence grammatically correct?
If it is not grammatically correct, what correction do you recommend to make it correct?
It is not grammatically correct.
Correction: He enjoys resolving problems.
500
Something that has a good effect is __________.
For example: Ginger is _________ to your intestinal health.
beneficial
500
Another word for "to make better" or "to improve" is______.
For example: You can __________ the flavor of a dish by using fresh herbs.
enhance
500
Look at the chart. Make a sentences comparing Fernando's preferences for watching TV and using social media.
Fernando enjoys/prefers/likes watching TV as much as using social media.
or
Fernando enjoys/prefers/likes using social media as much as watching TV.
500
Answer the question with a short answer. Then, provide 1 more sentence with details:
Have you taken any tests recently?
Yes, I have. I took a test on Tuesday.
500
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means a persuade or convince someone to do something that they might not want to do?
For example: Andres doesn't want to go with me to San Francisco. I'm going to see if I can ____________ by offering to take him out to dinner at his favorite restaurant while we're there.
twist someone's arm
twist his arm
500
Read the sentence. Then, form a logical conclusion about the information using "must".
Carlos goes to the gym 5 times a week.
Answers may very, but must include must + base form of the verb.
Some possible answers are:
He must be fit/in shape.
He must love to exercise.
He must not have family responsibilities.