Vocabulary
This word describes someone who is skilled at solving problems and making decisions independently.
Resourceful
A delivery man was supposed to arrive at 9 o’clock but is an hour late. You suspect he got lost. Which past modal expresses this possibility?
Might have
This clause gives extra information, not essential to the main meaning, and is separated by commas.
Non-defining relative clause
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence?
By the time you arrive, I (have) finished my homework.
By the time you arrive, I will have finished my homework.
The sentence is in the future perfect tense, which expresses an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future.
The correct structure is "will have" + past participle (finished).
Someone who tends to distrust others and expect the worst in situations can be described with this adjective.
Cynical
Gloria was wearing a new ring, and John looked very happy. You assume they decided to get married. Which past modal shows this strong certainty?
Must have
My brother, ___ lives in New York, is visiting me next week.
Who (Non-Defining)
Choose the correct form of the verb:
She (be) very busy last week because of her work commitments.
She was very busy last week because of her work commitments.
The sentence refers to a completed action in the past, so we use "was" (the past tense of "be") to describe the state of being busy last week.
To succeed in a new city without family or friends, a person must be this—able to rely on themselves and meet their own needs.
Self-sufficient
You forgot to charge the digital camera before the event, and your friend is upset. Which past modal expresses their regret for not reminding you?
Should have
What is the error: "The person which called me is my friend."
'Which' should be 'who' because it refers to a person.
Fill in the blank with the correct form:
By the time I get home, they (already, leave).
By the time I get home, they will have already left.
This sentence is in the future perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that will be completed before a certain point in the future.
The correct structure is "will have" + past participle.
The word "already" comes in between "will have" and the past participle to show the action will have been completed by that time.
Someone who struggles to adapt to new situations and prefers to stick to old ways can be described with this adjective.
Rigid
You ordered steak at a restaurant, but it was undercooked. Later, you realise you made a mistake by not saying anything. Which past modal expresses this regret?
Should have
Add the ND Relative Clause:
The artist whose work was featured in the gallery she has won numerous awards is coming to the opening event.
The artist, whose work was featured in the gallery, has won numerous awards and is coming to the opening event.
Fill in the blank with the correct form:
He has always (be) an excellent student.
He has always been an excellent student.
The sentence uses the present perfect tense ("has" + past participle) to express an action or state that began in the past and continues to the present.
When experts say something will happen in the future based on current trends, they are making this.
A prediction
Your friend was late, and you assumed they were careless, but later you found out they had a good reason. Which past modal expresses that your assumption was incorrect?
Shouldn't have
Add the ND Relative Clause:
The house where I grew up it has been renovated recently is located in a quiet neighbourhood.
The house, where I grew up, has been renovated recently and is located in a quiet neighbourhood.
Choose the correct sentence using "will have had":
A) By 2025, I will have had lived in three countries.
B) By 2025, I will have lived in three countries.
C) By 2025, I will had lived in three countries.
B) By 2025, I will have lived in three countries.
This sentence is in the future perfect tense, used to indicate an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future.
The correct structure is "will have" + past participle, and "will have lived" is the correct form.
Think of three problems in your neighbourhood. Write one solution or possible laws for each problem. (5 minutes)
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