Grammar Perks
What changes do you need to make to a verb if they are in the Simple Present and in the Present Continuous?
Present Continuous: verb + ing
What was the word for "coche" in English?
Make the comparative:
He drives ________ than my mom. (slowly)
When can we use the phrases "anymore" or "any longer"?
Give me an example!
Use it to emphazise the contrast with "used to"
Ex: I used to work at nights but not anymore.
Think about the FUTURE FORMS.
The future forms help you to express .... (mention at least 3 uses)
1. Predictions
2. Plans or intentions3. Arrangements
4. Promises5. Offers
SURPRISE QUESTION!!
(riddles!)
What has four legs and two arms but it is not alive?
A chair/sofa
Complete the question!
Where ______ your friend _______ before she got the job at Amazon? (work)
Where did your friend work before she got the job at Amazon? (work)
The people have been working online.
Correct or incorrect? If incorrect, what can you change?
People have been working online. (no article "the" needed here)
What is the difference between the PRESENT PERFECT vs. the SIMPLE PAST?
Present Perfect: it is used to express something that started in the past but continuous to happen/be true until today. (Not giving specific details)
Simple Past: the activities are completely over/finished."The chef suggest the ______ eggs."
What cooking verbs can be used to complete this sentence? Choose 2 options.
a. roasted
b. fried
c. grilledd. boiled
b. fried
d. boiledSuperlative form!
Granny's cookies __________ in the whole world. (good)
- are the best
CONGRATULATIONS!
You can skip the turn and earn the points!!!
What is the structure(formula) to create sentences using the PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS?
SUBJECT + HAVE/HAS + BEEN + VERB-ING + COMPLEMENT.
Money, money!
If you cannot pay for something, it means that you______ the item.
a. can pay
b. can't costc. can't afford
d. can invest
c. can't afford
"In 2005, Jennifer woke up at 4 am everyday to run."
How would you express Jennifer's past habit?
Jennifer used to wake up at 4 am to run.
Jennifer used to run everyday at 4 am.
What is the difference between the phrases "You don't have to..." vs. "You must not..."?
don't have to: there is no obligation to do something (an option is given)
Must no: when something is completely prohibited and it's mandatory for you to respect it.
"Non-action verbs are used in the present perfect continuous with for and since."
Is this statement true or false? If false, give the correct information.
It's false. Non-action verbs are used with for and since but with the PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE.
What is the British English word for "subway"?
The underground.
Complete the sentences using the Narrative tenses (past forms)
"Around 2pm, I _________ (work) when suddenly my computer _________ (turn off). The rain was so heavy that the power _______ (go off)"
"Around 2pm, I was working (work) when suddenly my computer turned off (turn off). The rain was so heavy that the power had gone off (go off).
SURPRISEEE!
What has cities, but no houses; forests, but no trees; and water, but no fish?