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Vocabulary
Conditionals
Participle Clauses
Passive
Russian Roulette
100
Fill in the blanks with "like," "as," or "such as". (1) Many celebrities, _____ Leonardo DiCaprio, also work with charities. (2) Elvis is known _____the king of rock. (3) Mexico City is a lot _____ Rio de Janeiro. (4) I hope to work _____ an actress in L.A. (5) New York isn't at all _____ Chicago; they're very different.
(1) such as; (2) as; (3) like; (4) as; (5) like
100
Fill in the blanks: 0 Conditional: If today is Friday, tomorrow _____ (be) Saturday. 1 Conditional: If I have time, I _____ (go) out this weekend. 2 Conditional: If I knew the address, I _____ (visit) the place. 3 Conditional: If I had been invited, I _____ (go) to the party.
0 = is; 1 = will go; 2 = would visit; 3 = would have gone
100
Which of these sentences has an active meaning? Which has a passive meaning? Which is a past participle clause? Which is a present participle clause? Marshall Mathers, known as Eminem, is a famous American rapper. Marshall Mathers, releasing a new album this month, is excited about the music he's made.
known as Eminem = passive (he is known as Eminem), past participle clause; releasing a new album this month = active (Eminem releases a new album this month), present participle clause
100
Find the agent and the patient in each of these sentences. Which are passive? Which are active? (1) The product is made by Apple. (2) Marshall Mathers has been called Eminem by his fans. (3) The criminal has left clues.
(1) Agent: Apple; Patient: the product; passive sentence; (2) Agent: his fans; Patient: Marshall Mathers; passive sentence; (3) Agent: The criminal; Patient: clues; active sentence.
100
What is MapleStory?
MapleStory is an virtual community. People can build characters and have relationships with other characters online.
200
Match the opposites: an eyesore /hidden / popular / modern /unveiled/ controversial / traditional / part of the landscape / uncontroversial / well-received
an eyesore vs. part of the landscape; modern vs. traditional; controversial vs. uncontroversial; unveiled vs. hidden; well-received vs. popular
200
Match the sentences to their meanings: If I wake up early, I arrive on time. / If I wake up early, I will arrive on time. / If I woke up early, I would arrive on time. / If I had woken up early, I would have arrived on time. hypothetical situation in the present if things were different / hypothetical situation in the past if things had been different / general truth / potential situation in the future if a condition is met
If I wake up early, I arrive on time. --> general truth / If I wake up early, I will arrive on time. --> potential situation in the future if a condition is met/ If I woke up early, I would arrive on time. --> hypothetical situation in the present if things were different / If I had woken up early, I would have arrived on time. --> hypothetical situation in the past if things had been different
200
Convert the relative clauses to participle clauses: (1) Ellen, who is known as an excellent comedian, has hosted her own show for 10 years. (2) The people that attend her show are often given gifts. (3) The show, which is filmed the day before, is broadcast at 4:00pm.
(1) Ellen, known as an excellent comedian, has hosted her own show for 10 years. (2) The people attending her show are often given gifts. (3) The show, filmed the day before, is broadcast at 4:00pm.
200
Make these active sentences passive: (1) People elected Peña Nieto president. (2) Millions of people watch "American Idol." (3) Scientists have found evidence of life on Mars.
(1) Peña Nieto was elected president by the people. (2) "American Idol" is watched by millions of people. (3) Evidence of life on Mars has been found by scientists.
200
Describe the Bic for Her. What is its purpose? Is it elegant? Innovative?
The Bic for Her is a pen specially designed for women. It is designed to fit a woman's hand.
300
Match the phrases and their objects: solve / come up with / give up on / put off / a solution / the problem / finding the answer / solving the problem
solve the problem; come up with a solution; give up on finding the answer; put off solving the problem
300
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: (1) I would have gone if I _____ (be) available. (2) If you keep my secret, I _____ (keep) yours! (3) If you knew the truth, you _____ (not be) happy. (4) Even if I am bored, I never _____ (watch) T.V. (5) Unless he _____ (apologize), I wouldn't forgive him.
(1) had been; (2) will keep; (3) wouldn't be; (4) watch; (5) apologized
300
Add commas where necessary. Known as "The Most Influential Wizard of the 21st Century" Harry Potter has become famous for his amazing powers of wizardry. Potter accepted to Hogwarts at the age of 10 has become a legend at the school. The boys living with Harry got to know him quite well. The spells created by Harry were shown to the boys. Made for playing tricks on teachers Harry's spells were very popular among the boys at school.
Known as "The Most Influential Wizard of the 21st Century," Harry Potter has become famous for his amazing powers of wizardry. Potter, accepted to Hogwarts at the age of 10, has become a legend at the school. The boys living with Harry got to know him quite well. The spells created by Harry were shown to the boys. Made for playing tricks on teachers, Harry's spells were very popular among the boys at school.
300
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the active or the passive voice: (1) Guiness _____ (make) in Ireland. (2) Local Oaxacans _____ (make) mezcal. (3) In South Africa, liquor can _____ (make) by local farmers. (4) These farmers have _____ (make) beer for years.
(1) is made; (2) make; (3) be made; (4) made/been making
300
What is file-sharing? Is it illegal? What is the punishment for file-sharing?
File-sharing is when you share computer files with other people. It is illegal if you are sharing files that do not belong to you (such as music or videos that you did not create). In some countries, there is no punishment. In other countries, you may be given a fine or sent to jail.
400
Fill in the blanks with a vocabulary word: (1) The police _____ that I was a criminal. They _____ me of committing the crime. (2) I don't want to go to _____; I'd rather be _____ to community service. (3) The police _____ me and took me to jail. I was _____ of the crime by a jury.
(1) suspected; accused; (2) prison; sentenced; (3) arrested; convicted
400
How do these sentences differ in meaning? I volunteer at the orphanage if I have time. I'll volunteer at the orphanage if I have time. I would volunteer at the orphanage if I had time. I would have volunteered at the orphanage if I had had time.
The first sentence is a general truth or habit; whenever you have time, you volunteer at the orphanage. The second sentence is a potential situation in the future if a condition is met; if you have time in the future, you will volunteer at the orphanage. The third is a hypothetical situation in the present if things were different; if you had time, you would volunteer, but you don't have time, so you aren't volunteering. The final sentence is a hypothetical situation in the past; if you had had time, you would have volunteered, but you didn't have any time, so you didn't volunteer.
400
Convert the relative clauses to participle clauses. (1) I enjoy movies that are filmed in France. (2) The director who films movies in France lives in England. (3) The movie that portrays the founding of Facebook is called "The Social Network." (4) The founder of Facebook, who is played by Justin Timberlake, does not appear to be a very nice person. (5) The children who play in the yard can be a bit of a bother.
(1) I enjoy movies filmed in France. (2) The director filming movies in France lives in England. (3) The movie portraying the founding of Facebook is called "The Social Network." (4) The founder of Facebook, played by Justin Timberlake, does not appear to be a very nice person. (5) The children playing in the yard can be a bit of a bother.
400
Find the topic in each of these sentences. Which sentence should be in the passive voice? Justin Bieber is a role model for teens today. He has traveled the world and performed for many audiences. His concerts are popular around the globe. People call his fans "Beliebers". These "Beliebers" buy all the Bieber products that are sold around the world.
Topics: Justin Bieber; He; His concerts; his fans; "Beliebers"; Passive sentence: People call his fans "Beliebers" --> His fans are called "Beliebers"
400
What was the problem in Chen's biology lab? What solutions were suggested? What was the best suggestion?
Equipment was going missing from Chen's lab. Chen suspected a co-worker. Suggestions included hiring someone to watch the lab while Chen was gone, telling the supervisor, or putting in a camera to watch the lab. The best suggestion was telling the supervisor.
500
Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: (1) You can't drive _____ you're 16. (2) I wouldn't go to the party _____ I could. (3) _____ I wake up early, I will get to school on time. (4) _____ I could have lied, I didn't. (5) We'll meet at the park _____ it doesn't rain.
(1) unless; (2) even if; (3) if; (4) although; (5) provided/if
500
Complete the sentences: (1) I will wash your car if... (2) If I had been at school... (3) Even if you pay me... (4) If I were famous... (5) I would move to the U.S. if...
(1) ...you pay me / it isn't very dirty / etc. (simple present) (2) ...I would have taken the exam / you would have seen me / etc. (would/should/could + have + past participle) (3) ...I won't wash your car / I won't eat that worm / etc. (will + not + verb) (4) ...I would sign many autographs / I would travel the world / etc. (would/could/should + verb) (5) ...I had a job there / I knew people there / etc. (past simple)
500
Create sentences that contain participle clauses using the words given. (1) pen / make / Bic / unpopular (2) Pistorius / face / life in prison / wait / sentence (3) online game / know / MapleStory / popular / Japan
(1) The pen made by Bic is unpopular. (2) Pistorius, facing life in prison, is waiting for his sentence. (3) The online game known as MapleStory is popular in Japan.
500
Find three sentences in the following paragraph that would be better written in the passive voice and re-write them. Tap dancing is a popular art form in the United States. People first performed it in the late 1800s. Slaves and Irish Americans created the dance. Nowadays, you can see tap dance performances on T.V., on the internet, and in local theaters. The dance is just as popular as ever!
It was first performed in the late 1800s. It was created by slaves and Irish Americans. Nowadays, tap dance performances can be seen on T.V., on the internet, and in local theaters.
500
What is the book Blink about? What does Blink tell us about our snap-judgments versus our logic? Give an example from the book.
The book Blink talks about how our snap-judgments (the judgments that we make very quickly) can be more effective than the decisions that we make when we use our logic. One example of that is that what we say we want in a partner (boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife) is not closely related to the characteristics of the people that we are actually attracted to.