What does this definition describe?
"Showing or representing unfavorably, e.g. a photo."
unflattering
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How is the passive constructed?
be + past participle
100
How is the past perfect formed?
had + past participle
100
When you report speech, you usually move the tense back.
True or false?
True.
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What is the appropriate response to this statement:
"My wife just had a baby!"
a) I'm sorry to hear that.
b) Good job!
c) Oh, congratulations!
c) Oh, congratulations!
200
Match:
a) hits 1) unemployed
b) jobless 2) clash
c) have an argument 3) damage severely
a - 3
b - 1
c - 2
200
Rewrite the following in the passive voice!
Someone stole her bag.
Her bag was stolen.
200
When do you use the past perfect?
When you're talking about about the past and want to talk about something that happened before the time that you're speaking about.
200
What was the original statement of the actor?
He told the press he didn't know what his next movie would be.
"I don't know what my next movie will be."
200
Find and insert the missing words.
"Excuse me, I am trying get to the main station. Could you tell which way to go?"
to, me
"Excuse me, I am trying to get to the main station. Could you tell me which way to go, please?"
300
I want vacation! All I need is some ... and quiet.
peace
300
When do you use the passive voice?
When the agent is not known or not important.
300
Change into the past perfect:
"The class started when I arrived."
The class had started when I arrived.
300
... or ... are used to report yes/no questions.
If or whether
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When you ask someone for something (directions, a favor etc.), you use ... words than usually.
more
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A movie that makes you cry
A tearjerker
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Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.
a) People gave me nice presents for my last birthday.
b) The Oscar committee has announced the the Oscar nominations.
a) I was given nice presents for my last birthday.
b) The Oscar nominations have been announced.
400
What adverb can you use to make clear that you're referring to an action further in the past?
already
400
In reported questions the word order changes to verb + subject. (Who are you? - He asked me who I was.)
False. It changes to subject + verb.
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A: As far ... I'm concerned, loyalty is essential in a relationship.
B: I'm not so ... about that. If you ask ... ,everybody should be free to do what he wants.
A: I don't ... at all!
Complete!
500
Find a synonym for "stimulating and intriguing" (book)!
thought-provoking
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Rewrite in the passive voice.
a) The central bank will reduce interest rates by 1 percent next month.
b) Doctors are treating the injured girl.
a) Interest rates will be reduced.
b) The injured girl is being treated.
500
By the age of 23, he already (win) three gold medals.
By the age of 23, he had already won three gold medals.
500
What did she actually say?
"She didn't tell me that she had bought some new clothes."
BOTH:
I bought some new clothes OR I have bought some new clothes.
500
What is a less formal version for:
a) "Kindly refrain from smoking in this area."
b) "All cyclists must dismount here."
a) Please don't smoke around here.
b) Get off your bike.