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What are two main uses for Simple Present?
1. Expresses facts 2. Describes daily routines 3. Used in proverbs
100
Select the correct preposition for the following sentence: _____(In/On) 1999 Sara studied English.
In 1999 Sara studied English. Remember 'in" is used for large periods of time, like years and months.
100
What are the 4 articles?
'a','an','the', and zero articles.
100
What are the three types of adverbs?
1.Adverbs of degree 2. Adverbs of manner 3. Adverbs of frequency
100
What 3 things do we usually need to make a positive sentence with a modal?
Subject+modal verb+basic verb Example: He can fly!
200
How can we form a negative sentence in Present Progressive?
Form of 'be'+subject+not+verb(ing) or Form of 'be' with contraction+subject+verb(ing) Example: Are you not studying? (Aren't you studying?)
200
Select the correct preposition for the following sentence: I'll meet you later _______(on/at) the movie theater at 7:00.
I'll meet you later at the movie theater at 7:00. Remember we often use 'at' for locations. For example, 'at the park', 'at school', 'at the mall'.
200
Name one reason we use the article, 'a'.
1. To talk about something not specific. Example: I want a cookie. 2. To talk about something new to the conversation. Example: I just saw a man rob a bank! 3. Used before singular count nouns. Example: I need to buy a pencil.
200
Where do adverbs of degree, like 'really', usually go in a sentence?
Adverbs of degree go before the main verb, adjective, or an adverb Example: I really want a cookie! (before the main verb) Example: That room is very cold. (before an adjective) Example: She played the violin really beautifully. (before an adverb)
200
What is wrong with this sentence? She might watches that movie later.
'watches' is incorrect; 'watch', the basic form of the verb, should be used. Remember we do not change the verb that comes after the modal.
300
What is wrong with the following sentence in Simple Past? Did you walked to school yesterday?
The main verb in a question for Simple Past should be the basic form of the verb not the past tense form. This is because the auxiliary verb, 'did', is expressing past action.
300
Select the correct preposition for the following sentence: Because of the fire, everyone ran_______(into/out of) the building.
Because of the fire, everyone ran out of the building.
300
What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?
'A' is used for singular count nouns that start with consonant sounds, and 'an' is also used for singular count nouns that start with vowel sounds. Example: A dog and an octopus are best friends.
300
In our class, we went over two places adverbs of manner can go in a sentence. What are those two places?
We learned that adverbs of manner can go after the main verb, and if there's an object, they go after the object. Example: She sang beautifully. (after the main verb) Example: She sand the song beautifully. (after the object)
300
What are the 2 uses we learned for the modal verb, 'may'?
1. Possibility Example: She may come to class. 2. Permission Example: May I use your computer?
400
What is the main reason we use Past Progressive?
To express one past action interrupting a continuous past action. Example: I was watching a movie when he called me.
400
Select the correct preposition for the following sentence: I've always been really bad_______(on/at) soccer.
I've always been really bad at soccer. Remember we use 'at' with 'good' or 'bad' to talking about what we do well and what we do not do well.
400
What is one reason we use 'the'?
1. When something is not new to the conversation. Example: He adopted a baby last year. The baby is so cute and is growing very fast. 2. When we talk about something unique or specific. Often, there is only one of these nouns. Example: The sky is so beautiful today!
400
For comparative sentences, what do we need to do to adverbs that do not end in '-ly'?
We should add '-er' to the adverb. Example: fast>faster, deep>deeper
400
What is the difference between using 'can' and 'may' for permission?
'Can' and 'may' are both used for permission, but 'can' is informal and 'may' is often more formal.
500
Name the use of Present Perfect in this sentence: I have been sick three times this year!
Use 3 from our notes: Repetition of an action for a time period that hasn't ended yet.
500
Select the correct prepositions for the following sentence: He heard about the earthquake _____(on/in) the radio, and she heard about it _______(on/in) TV.
He heard about the earthquake on the radio, and she heard about it on TV. Remember we use 'on' with forms of media, like the radio, the internet, or TV.
500
What are the two reasons we use zero articles?
1. To talk about a group or category of nouns in general. Example:Dogs are my favorite kind of animal. 2. To talk about abstract nouns, like feelings and emotions. Example:Love is something important in everyone’s life.
500
In superlative sentences, what do we need to add to adverbs that end in '-ly'?
'the most'+adverb ending in '-ly' Example: She sang the most beautifully in the performance.
500
Name 3 uses we learned for the modal verb, 'could'.
1. Polite Requests Example: Could I borrow your pencil? 2.Suggestion Example: You could tell her the truth. 3. Possibility Example: They could find him soon. 4.Conditionals Example: If I had enough money, I could buy an island. This answer is also acceptable, but you don't need to know it for the final. 5. General Past Ability Example: When I was younger, I could run 10 miles.