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What is the comparative and superlative for the word "safe"
safe, safer, the safest
100
Use the present progressive or the present perfect progressive to finish the sentence. I _____ __________ in the cafeteria right now. I _____ ________ __________ here since twelve o'clock.
I am sitting in the cafeteria right now. I have been sitting here since twelve o'clock.
100
What is a noncount noun?
A noncount noun is a noun that cannot be counted with numbers. It is not immediately preceded by a/ an. A noncount noun does not have a plural form.
100
What is the pas participle of the word "write"?
Write = written w-r-i-t-t-e-n
100
What does the modal "can" express?
The modal "can" expresses ability and permission Bob can play the piano. You can have some chocolate.
200
What is the comparative and superlative for the word "noisy"?
noisy, noisier, noisiest
200
Use the present progressive or the present perfect progressive to finish the sentence. Kate is standing at the corner. She ___ __________ for the bus. She ____ ________ ____________ for the bus for twenty minutes.
Kate is standing at the corner. She is waiting for the bus. She has been waiting for the bus for twenty minutes.
200
Name five noncount nouns.
letter, postcards, bills, apples, bananas, oranges, rings bracelets, clothing, equipment, food, fruit, furniture, jewelry,mail, money, scenery, stuff, traffic, homework, housework, advice, information, history, music..............
200
What is the past participle for the word "pay"?
pay = paid p-a-i-d
200
What does the modal "may" "maybe" and "might" express?
May maybe and might express possibility. It may rain tomorrow. Maybe June is sick We might not have to take a test.
300
What is the comparative and superlative for the word "boring"
boring, more boring, the most boring
300
Use the present progressive or the present perfect progressive to finish the sentence. Scott and Sarah ____ __________ on the phone right now. They ______ _______ __________ on the phone for over an hour.
Scott and Sarah are talking on the phone right now. They have been talking on the phone for over an hour.
300
Name four food noncount nouns
chicken, beef, meat, cheese, butter, bread, ice,
300
What is the past participle for the word " quit"?
quit = quit q-u-i-t
300
What modals are used to ask polite questions and give an example.
"May I", "Could I" and "Can I " are used to ask polite questions. May I borrow your pen? Could I help you find something? Can I speak to Mr. Black?
400
What is the comparative and superlative for the word "far"
far, farther, the farthest
400
Use the present progressive or the present perfect progressive to finish the sentence. Right now we are in class. We ____ __________ exercises. We ______ ______ _________ exercises for a couple of minutes.
Right now we are in class. We are doing exercises. We have been doing exercises for a couple of minutes.
400
Noncount nouns that occur in nature
Sand, weather, rain, snow, darkness, light, sunshine, thunder, lightning, air
400
What is the past participle for the word "lie"
lie - lain l-a-i-n
400
What three modal phrases or words express advice? Give examples.
"should", "ought to" and "had better" are modal words and phrases that express advice. My clothes are dirty, I should wash them. You look tired, you ought to go home and take a nap. You are driving too fast. You had better slow down!!
500
What is the comparative and superlative for the word "less"
less, lesser, least
500
Use the present progressive or the present perfect progressive to finish the sentence. Roger is having trouble with math. I ___ _________ him with his homework tonight. I ______ ______ __________ him since 6:00 pm.
Roger is having trouble with math. I am helping him with his homework tonight. I have been helping him since 6:00 p.m.
500
Name six noncount nouns which are ideas
beauty, courage, experience, fun, generosity, happiness, health, help, honesty, ignorance, kindness, knowledge, luck, patience, progress, selfishness, time, violence
500
What is the past participle for the word "read"?
read = read r-e-a-d
500
What three modal phrases or words express necessity?
"have to", "have got to" and "must" are three modal phrases and words that express necessity. I have to go to a meeting after school. I have got to study for the final tonight if I want a good grade. You must show your passport before entering a foreign country.