vocabulary
What is the term for a strong feeling of excitement and love for something?
passionate
I have a friend __ loves to play soccer.
who
I saw __ elephant at the zoo.
an
What is the difference between "must" and "might" in terms of certainty?
Must: certain
Might: Possibility
Choose the word that describes a source that is trustworthy and accurate.
Reliable
This is the restaurant __ serves the best pasta.
that
She is __ best player on the team.
the
Rewrite this sentence using a modal verb: It’s possible that she forgot to call you. (might)
She might have forgotten to call you.
What adjective would you use to describe something that is interesting and holds your attention?
Engaging
Identify if the following sentence is defining or non-defining: "My brother, who is an engineer, lives in New York
Non-defining
When do you use "a" versus "an"? Provide a example of each.
a: used before a consonant sound.
an: used before a vowel sound.
Rewrite the sentence using the modal verb: It is necessary to finish the project by Friday. (must)
You must finish the project by Friday.
What is the meaning of the word "deceptive"?
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
The book, __ I borrowed, was fascinating.
which
He is __ honest man.
an
Rewrite the sentence using the modal verb: It wasn't good that you yelled at your sister. (shouldn't)
You shouldn't yell at your sister.
Explain what bias means in the context of media reporting.
Favoring one side or belief unfairly.
What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses?
Non-defining: Non-essential (extra) information, set off by commas.
Defining: Necessary information, no commas used.
Explain why some nouns do not require an article.
generalization with plural nouns, referring to uncountable nouns, and the use of proper nouns.
Rewrite the sentence using the modal verb: We weren't obligated to go to the optional practice. (have)
We didn't have to go to the optional practice.