Gerunds or Infinitives
I want ______________ (see) my friend this weekend.
I want to see my friend this weekend.
I have lived in Toronto _______ (for/since) seven years.
I have lived in Toronto for seven years.
The word in italics is what part of speech?
I can't believe it!
Verb
Give your friend advice:
My dog barks all the time.
Answers may vary:
Example - You'd better start training him.
I am tired of ____________ (have) to deal with this awful landlord.
I am tired of having to deal with this awful landlord.
Put the verb in the correct tense (simple past or present perfect):
I ________________ (play soccer) all my life.
I've played soccer all my life.
Her book was on the table.
Possessive pronoun
Raise
Increase
Give your friend advice:
My landlord says I can't have a cat and that he's going to evict me if I don't give it away.
You should tell your landlord that it's illegal for him to evict you because you have a pet.
They can't afford ____________ (buy) a new car.
They can't afford to buy a new car.
My brother ____________ (go) to that school when he was a kid.
My brother went to that school when he was a kid.
Your advice is very helpful.
Concentrate
Focus
Give your friend advice:
I want my kids to go to university, but I don't know how I will ever afford to send them there.
Example:
You ought to start saving money now.
I have been waiting _____________ (return) to my home for nearly two years.
I have been waiting to return to my home for nearly two years.
Would you like some dinner?
No thanks, I ___________ (just/eat).
No thanks, I've just eaten.
You should visit some of the National Parks in Canada. They are beautiful.
modal verb - should
adjective - beautiful
Appropriate
proper; suitable
Answer the question:
Should everyone be required to vote or do you think it should be a choice?
Example -
Everyone should have the right to vote, but it shouldn't be mandatory.
We've discussed _____________ (date) a few times, but I'm starting to realize that I don't like him that way.
We've discussed dating a few times, but I'm starting to realize that I really don't like him that way.
Answer the question:
How long have you been taking English classes?
Answers will vary:
Examples -
I've been taking English classes for 2 years.
I've been taking English classes since September.
I can't wait until I can speak English fluently!
Adverb
Wiggle
move around in small movements without a clear pattern
Answer the question:
Where should I go to get the cheapest groceries in this area?
Example -
You could try the Asian grocery store in the mall at Islington and Albion Road.