Tenses
Identify the tense:
She doesn't like working with him.
Simple Present
Which of the following phrases correctly uses a hyphen?
A) High quality service
B) High-quality service
C) Service high-quality
D) Quality-high service
Answer:
B) High-quality service?
Which word in the sentence is a gerund?
Jogging is a great way to stay fit.”
Jogging
What vocabulary word means "agree"?
concur
This lesson is the same than the one we did last week.
than
Should be "same as"
Fill in the blank with the correct tense:
As usual, next year I ____ my vacation at my chalet. (spend)
will spend
Why is a hyphen used in “well-known author” but not in “the author is well known”?
Because compound adjectives are hyphenated before a noun, but not after.
In the sentence “She apologized for interrupting the meeting,” what is the grammatical function of the gerund?
Object of a preposition (“for interrupting”)
What is the difference between "assistant" and "assistance"?
Assistant: a person who ranks under the senior (noun)
Assistance : to provide help to someone with task (noun)
Identify the error if any.
A: Do you know where Sarah went last week?
B: No, we didn't know where she went.
We don't know
Give an example sentence where you can either use the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense with no change in meaning.
living, working, studying
Which of the following uses a hyphen correctly with a prefix?
A) Reapply
B) Re-invent
C) Reenergize
D) Re-mploy
What is B) Re-invent?
(Since “re-” is followed by a word that could be misread without the hyphen.)
Identify whether the bolded word is a gerund or a present participle:
The barking dog kept me awake.
Present participle (it describes the dog, not acting as a noun).
Describe the nuance between "expert" and "specialist".
Specialist: deep and focussed knowledge in a narrow field and does extremely well with tasks within that area
Expert: broad and deep knowledge across a subject and is able to give their opinion and share their experience on wider problems
Is there an error in the following statement. If yes, why is it an error?
If I were rude to you, I apologize.
were --> was
We only use were when the situation is unreal.
Choose an expression that you know and put it into a sentence that uses the past tense.
Ex. She beat around the bush with her answer.
Ex. He walked as slow as a snail
Ex. He didn't want to go shopping and so he was dragging his feet the whole time
Create a correctly hyphenated phrase using a compound number and a compound adjective to describe a workplace scenario.
twenty-five time-sensitive reports
(“twenty-five” is a compound number; “time-sensitive” is a compound adjective.)
Transform the sentence below to use a gerund instead of a noun:
He is proud of his achievements.
He is proud of achieving so much.
Give me a synonym of "reprimand"
castigate
Identify the error(s) if any.
While inspecting food safety, it's crucial to ensure that the temperature of the ingredients are at their appropriate level, as well as checking for any potential cross-contaminations.
are --> is
their --> its
Choose the correct verb and tense to complete the sentence:
“By the time the manager arrived, we had already ___ all the necessary arrangements.”
A) did
B) made
C) done
D) make
B) made
Explanation:
Rewrite the sentence below to eliminate ambiguity using hyphens, and explain the grammatical reasoning behind your changes (2 reasons + 1 explanation about the ambiguity):
Original sentence:
She gave the twenty five minute presentation to the well known board members.
Answer: She gave the twenty-five-minute presentation to the well-known board members.
Explanation:
What is wrong with the sentence below, and how would you fix it?
She is interested to learn Spanish and enjoys to cook.
Incorrect use of infinitives.
Corrected sentence: “She is interested in learning Spanish and enjoys cooking.”
Explanation: After “interested,” use a preposition + gerund; after “enjoys,” use a gerund directly.
When do we use "facility" versus "establishment"?
Facility = location + equipment
(referring to a building)
Establishment = who and the activity
Identify the error and correct it.
The veterinary teams, range from a small clinic staff to a comprehensive practice with specialists and state-of-the-art facilities, supports the veterinarians in providing optimal care for animals.
range --> ranging