Adverbs
and
Adverbial Phrases
Passive Constructions
Must/Can't comments
Business Vocabulary
Pandora's Box
100

Cross out the phrases which are not in the most appropriate position:

"The company's turnover has INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY since last month INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY"

"The company's turnover has INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY since last month "

100

Do the transformation between 1 to 4 words:

"According to rumours, our new neighbours are millionaires"

Our new neighbours ____ millionaires. (BE)

Our new neighbours ARE RUMOURED TO BE millionaires.

100

When do we use "must" to comment on something?

To suggest the idea in out comment is very likely.

100

What is to "branch out"?

To start doing different works and acitivities in your company to reach a larger market.

100

In the formula E=MC2, what does "C" stand for?

"C" is constant used for the speed of light.

200

Cross out the phrases which are not in the most appropriate position:

"The company began manufacturing toys at their factory IN 1957 in Birmingham IN 1957"

"The company began manufacturing toys at their factory in Birmingham IN 1957"

200

Correct the mistake:

"Having selected as Japan's East Asia City of Culture in 2019, Toshima planned events to promote japanese art forms."

"Having BEEN selected as Japan's East Asia City of Culture in 2019, Toshima planned events to promote japanese art forms."

200

When do we use "can" in our comment?

To suggest the idea in our comment ir very unlikely.

200

Explain what "turnover" means.

Turnover is the revenue of your company within a specified period. 

200

What's the name of Greek mythology's God of Death?

Thanatos

300
Correct the mistake in the sentence (if there's one):


"Prices have risen over the last six months sharply"

"Prices have risen SHARPLY over the last six months sharply"

300

Correct the mistake:

"Last night they were filmed to be bitten by my dog".

"Last night they were filmed BEING bitten by my dog".

300

Create both a likely and an unlikely answer for the following comment:

"Have you heard about Pluto being demoted to a dwarf planet?"

a) That must have taken ages to decide.

b) That can't have been an easy decision.

300

Create a sentence with "undercut".

We are on the verge of being broke because we undercut our prices.

300

What's the name of the reindeer from Frozen?

Sven

400

Correct the mistake in the sentence (if there's one):

"What we're working on is interesting extremely"

"What we're working on is EXTREMELY interesting"

400

Create a Reduced Relative Clause Passive

Brasilia, planned to resemble an airplane when seen from above, is the capital of Brasil.

400

Create both a likely and an unlikely answer for the following comment:

"This weekend I spent most of my time studying for finals".

a) That must have been exhausting.

b) That can't be that difficult...

400

What's the word for when you have a lead over a competitor?

Edge

400

Whose assassination was the trigger for World War I?

Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria.

500
Create sentnces with adverbs or adverbial phrases expressing these ideas:


a) how often;

b) speed or strength;

c) opinion.

a) We regularly have a rather positive turnover;

b) The temperature has been steadily rising over the last few weeks;

c) Supposedly, the company is about to branch out into the gaming market. 

500

Create passive constructions with:

a) is believed

b) a participle clause

a) we are believed to be alone in the universe.

b) Bitten by the dog, he rushed to the hospital.

500

Create a short dialogue using "Must" or "Can" to comment on the situation.

Also, add a reply to the comment with "Must" or "Can".

A: I have been playing the piano recently.

B: It must be incredible to be able to play it!

A: It is, although it's pretty difficult.

500

Explain what a monopoly is.

Monopoly is when a company or someone has complete control over something, such as the supply of a product or the market itself. 
500

Why can't a T-Rex clap their hands?

Because they're extinct.