Grammar
True or False? The verb "come up with" is not an example of multi-word verb
false. Come up with is a multi-word verb that means "to think of an idea or plan".
Provide the nouns of these adjectives:
able/talented
ability/talent
give an example of words with the following sounds:
/b/, /k/, /g/
beat, bite, bus, tub, mob
cake, cut, cute, truck, suck
gate, group, bag, thug
in the 1st syllable: memory
Complete the sentence: I had to pick______ yesterday.
I had to pick up my mom/my friend/the toys yesterday. OR
I had to pick my mom/my friend/the toys up yesterday.
Complete the sentence: If you are _______ at drawing, it means you can draw very well.
good / talented
which are NOT examples of minimal pairs?
fate gate
fate faith
bag sack
the only example of minimal pairs is: fate gate
Make a sentence with come up with and be into
answers can vary...
What is a transitive verb? Give an example
Transitive verbs have direct objects.
Ex: I didn't throw away that chance.
Say the 2 synonyms of the word brilliant
outstanding, exceptional
Where is the stress in the following words:
spectator
rhythm
determine
spectator
rhythm (one syllable)
determine
spectator, competition, champion, award, professional, referee, winner, record, athletic, competitor, training, trainer.
What is the similarity between present perfect vs present perfect continuous. Give an example.
PP and PPC can be used to talk about a recent action that happened in the past and has a result now
Ex: She's tired because she's trained/been training hard
Define the words succesful and potential
successful means you have achieved something.
potential means the possibility to be successful in the future.
Which sounds vibrate and which not?
/b/ /k/ /p/ /g/ /f/ /v/
sounds that vibrate: /b/, /g/, /v/
sounds that don't vibrate: /k/, /p/, /f/
Provide three phrases to make careful suggestions
Another idea might be...
Don't you think is a good idea...
Maybe we could...
How does it sound...
Say the definition and provide an example of three phrasal verbs studied so far.
Come up with/pick up/throw away/look after/figure out/calm down/be into, etc.
Say the words that are defined:
1. to shout loudly to encourage someone in a game
2. The best achievement so far in a sporting activity
1. cheer
2. record
What are minimal pairs? How can they help you in pronunciation? Give an example
Minimal pairs are a pair of words which differ only in one sound. They can help to recognize the difference between sounds (which vibrate and which not)
Ex: beat bit; fate gate.
Say the three different uses of the Present Perfect Continuous. Give an example for each.
1. for repeated activities that started recently:
I’ve been going to the gym a lot recently.
2. for unfinished activities using for/since
We’ve been walking since the sun came up.
3. recent completedactions with a result now
She’s tired because she’s been training hard.
She’s tired because she’s trained hard. (most common)