What is the difference between say and tell?
You say something.
You tell someone. (proper name, pronoun)
What is causative used for?
It is used to describe a service performed for us by someone else.
What is the structure of the present continuous passive?
is, are being + past participle
A three - word phrasal verb which means "to respect or admire".
Look up to
A three - word phrasal verb which means "to tolerate".
Put up with
Does the main verb change when using reported speech?.
Yes, the verb usually changes:
present - past
past - past perfect
will - would
can - could
Is there a difference between the following sentences:
You can get your résumé printed at Office Depot.
You can have your résumé printed at Office Depot.
No, both "have and get" have the same meaning.
What is the structure of the infinitive passive?
have to
has to BE + Past participle
need to
Name four verbs that are used with the preposition ABOUT
dream, forget, hear, worry
Name four verbs that are used with the preposition ON
decide, depend, plan, rely
Can the verbs SAY and TELL be used in reported yes / no questions?
No, they can't be used.
Use the verb ASK.
What is the difference between the following sentences:
I got my friend to pick me up at the airport.
I had my friend pick me up at the airport.
Get means you have to convince someone to do something for you while HAVE means "to ask".
What is the difference between BECAUSE and BECAUSE OF?
Because + complete sentence
because of + noun
What is the meaning of proofread?
To read something in order to detect mistakes to be corrected.
What is the meaning of commute?
To travel to work.
Is the word IF optional in reported yes / no questions?
No, it isn't. The word IF must be included.
Name some verbs that hardly ever go in the continuous form.
understand, hate, believe, prefer, remember, realize.
Are there synonyms for ALTHOUGH?
Yes, there are.
Even though, Though
Name a synonym of purchase
To buy
What is a neighborhood watch?
a program of systematic local vigilance by residents of a neighborhood to discourage crime, especially burglary.
Change the following sentences and questions to reported speech using "SHE TOLD ME / SHE ASKED ME..."
"I am sleepy"
"Daniel is telling the truth"
"The girl can't sleep"
"I have passed my English test"
"Are you going out for Christmas?"
"Did you do your homework?"
"Have you been to England?"
"Will you study a different career?"
She told me that she was sleepy.
She told me that Daniel was telling the truth.
She told me that the girl couldn't sleep.
She told me that she had passed her English test.
She asked me if I was going out for Christmas.
She asked me if I did my homework.
She asked me if I had been to England.
She asked me if I would study a different career.
How many ways are there to describe future plans?
Will
Going to
Present continuous
Future continuous
Is the word THAT optional when using the linking word SO?
Yes, it is optional.
What is a beautification project?
It is a project whose objective is making visual improvements of a place.
Name synonyms of FORMAT.
Arrange, plan.