USED TO / WOULD (PAST HABITS)

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ENGLISH GRAMMAR: PRONOUNS, ADJECTIVES, NOUNS, VERBS

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INFORMAL CONTRACTIONS (SPOKEN ENGLISH) + VIDEO

These kind of words are short forms of other words that people use when speaking casually. They are not exactly slang, but they are a little like slang.

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BUSINESS WRITING. Words and Phrases You No Longer Need

When you need to be understood, write clearly, and avoid the following: 

Hedging (being less direct)

Hedging  words  can make your writing less powerful. For example:

• Slightly

I’m slightly annoyed by Kate’s repeated tardiness.

• Sort of, Kind of

Their plan was kind of short-sighted.

• Rather, somewhat

The play was rather interesting.

• Quite

His car is quite fast.

• Probably

We should probably wait to send that email until we have final approval.

• As a rule

As a rule, Cats prefer to sleep in warm, comfortable places.

Prepositional Phrases

Some prepositional phrases not only add clutter but sound overly formal and stuffy:

• With regard to / In reference to

I’m writing in reference to about Jimmy’s latest report card.

• As to whether

She inquired as to whether asked whether they would have enough silverware for the party.

• At all times

Look both ways at all times before proceeding through an intersection.

• In terms of

She’s good in terms of writing. She’s a good writer.

• In the event of

Please give 24-hours notice in the event of a cancellation to cancel.

• In the process of

We’re in the process of moving next week.

Jargon

Business writing is notoriously loaded with jargon. We believe these phrases add formality and professionalism. And yet, our communication is more clear and direct without the filler words and phrases.

• Due to the fact that / In fact

Due to the fact that there was a snowstorm Because of the snowstorm, they were closed for the day.

• Definitely

I would definitely like to attend the meeting.

• Has the ability to

She has the ability to can make great contributions to the program.

• I believe / In my opinion

I believe We can make that happen.

• Needless to say

Needless to say, James excelled at his job.

• It’s important to note that

It’s important to note that Business communication should be clear and concise.

Taken from Grammarly

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BOOK DAY 23 APRIL. DON QUIXOTE - Bedtime Story

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EARTH DAY 22 APRIL 2020

MIXED TENSES

Choose the correct form of the verb for each sentence. 

1 After Jonathan _________________ his degree, she intends to work in an office. 

                           will finish – will have finished – finishes – is finishing 

2 Lola looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she ______________.                             screamed – was screaming – had screamed - screams 

3 I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I _________________ to the library. 

                           go – went – had gone – have gone 

4 By the time I go to bed tonight I _________________ my work for the day 

                          will finish – have finished – will have finished - finish 

5 Mark Twain _________________ up in a small town in Mississippi. 

                          was growing up – had grown up – grew up – has grown up 

6 When my parents ______________ tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time. 

                          will arrive – arrive – will have arrived – arrived 

7 Until you learn how to take a break, you _________________ your ability to speak English.                           haven’t improved – aren’t improving – don’t improve – won’t improve 

8 My grandfather _________________ in an airplane before, so this is his first time. never                               flies – had never flown – has never flown – never flew 

9 I _________________ in this city since I was a small child. 

                        have been living – am living – had been living – lived 

10 While I _________________ TV last night a small mouse ran across the room. 

                        watched – have watched – watch – was watching 

11 Jane isn’t here yet. I _________________ since noon but there is no sign of her. 

                         have waited – am writing – wait – have been waiting 

12 By the time my brother finally graduated from high school, he _________________ seven different schools. 

                        attended – was attending – had attended – had been attending 

13 On June 20th I returned home. I _________________ for almost two years. 

                       was away -have been away – am away – had been away 

14 When I got to the party, many people _________________. 

  were already dancing – already danced – had already danced – have already danced.

15 Before I started the car, all of the passengers _________________ their seat belts. 

                        will buckle – will have buckled – had buckled – buckle 

16 Right now we _________________ a heatwave. It’s been so hot for almost a week. 

                        have – have had – have been having – are having 

17 When I go and see the doctor this afternoon I ________ him to take a look at my throat.                        will ask – asked – will have asked – ask 

18 I sent you the money almost a week ago but I still _________________ any confirmation.                       hadn’t received – didn’t receive – haven’t received – am not receiving 

19 After they _________________ the race the celebrations began. 

                     won – have won -win – had won 

20 Our football team _________________ a football match until last season, when the new coach came. 

                     never wins – has never won – had never won – never won 

21 I _________________ all the questions correctly since I began the course. 

                    had answered – have been answering – have answered – answered 

22 It’s against the law to kill whales. They _________________ extinct. 

                   have become – become – became – are becoming 

23 Jim, why don’t you take some time off. You _____________ ____ too hard lately. 

                    are working – were working – had been working – have been working 

24 Next month I have a week’s vacation. I _____________ on going on a trip to the Rockies.                     am planning – have planned – will plan -will be planning 

25 I’ll be right with you as soon as I _________________ my keys. 

                   will find – found – find – will have found 

ANSWERS: 

FUTURE VERB FORMS (easy)

Mixed Future Verb Forms

Exercise 

Make the future tenses. It could be a positive sentence, a negative sentence or a question.

1. future simple (She / win the competition?) _______________________________________________________________ 

2. future continuous (She / wait when we arrive) _______________________________________________________________ 

3. future perfect (By next week I / finish this work) _______________________________________________________________ 

4. future perfect continuous (I / live here for one year next week) _______________________________________________________________ 

5. future simple (Who / pass the exam?) _______________________________________________________________ 

6. future perfect continuous (She / study so she will be tired) _______________________________________________________________ 

7. future continuous (How / you / get home?) _______________________________________________________________ 

8. future simple (I / come later) _______________________________________________________________ 

9. future perfect (She / catch the train by 3pm) _______________________________________________________________ 

10. future simple (It / rain tomorrow) _______________________________________________________________ 

11. future perfect (We / arrive in Bermuda by this time tomorrow) _______________________________________________________________ 

12. future continuous (John / sleep at 4am) _______________________________________________________________ 

 13. future perfect (I / not / complete the report by 5pm tomorrow) _______________________________________________________________ 

14. future perfect continuous (How long / you / see your boyfriend when you get married?) _______________________________________________________________ 

15. future perfect (You / have dinner by 8pm?) _______________________________________________________________ 

16. future continuous (It / rain in Scotland next week) _______________________________________________________________ 

17. future perfect (When / she / sell the house?) _______________________________________________________________ 

18. future simple (She / not / do her homework) _______________________________________________________________ 

19. future perfect continuous (How long / you / work here when you retire?) _______________________________________________________________ 

20. future perfect (When / you / do everything you want to?) _______________________________________________________________ 

21. future simple (They / not / be able to arrive on time) _______________________________________________________________ 

22. future continuous (We / not / eat dinner at that time) _______________________________________________________________ 

23. future perfect continuous (He / not / work here for three years next month) _______________________________________________________________ 

24. future continuous (She / take her car to the party?) _______________________________________________________________ 

25. future perfect continuous (They / not / exercise before we meet) _______________________________________________________________ 

26. future simple (He / not / be happy) _______________________________________________________________ 

27. future perfect continuous (What / you / do before dinner?) _______________________________________________________________ 

28. future simple (You / drive here?) ____________________________________________________________

29. future continuous (She / not / lie on the beach yet) _______________________________________________________________ 

30. future perfect continuous (They / work all day so I will cook) _______________________________________________________________ 

31. future continuous (What time / you / arrive?) _______________________________________________________________ 

32. future perfect (He / not / finish the cleaning by the time she gets home) _______________________________________________________________

 Answers: 

ONLINE CROSSWORD PUZZLES

 Beginning Level Puzzles

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• "Days of the Week" - Low Beginning, Small
• "Months of the Year" - Low Beginning, Medium
• "Colors" - Low Beginning, Small
• "Fruit" - Low Beginning, Small
• "Parts of the Body" - Low Beginning, Large
• "Adjectives" - Low Beginning, Extra Large
• "Verbs in Present Tense" - Low Beginning, Extra Large
• "Important Words" - Low Beginning, Medium
• "Addition and Multiplication" - Low Beginning, Extra Large
• "Animals" - Low Beginning, Large
• "In the Kitchen" - Mid Beginning, Medium
• "The Weather" - Mid Beginning, Small
• "Modes of Transportation" - Mid Beginning, Small
• "Breakfast Foods" - Mid Beginning, Medium
• "Around Town" - Mid Beginning, Medium
• "Clothing" - High Beginning, Medium
• "Ordinal Numbers (First, Second, Third...)" - High Beginning, Small
• "Subtraction and Division" - High Beginning, Large
• "In the Classroom" - High Beginning, Medium
• "On Television" - High Beginning, Medium
• "Chores" - High Beginning, Small

Intermediate Level Puzzles

• "Family Tree" - Low Intermediate, Medium
• "At a Restaurant" - Low Intermediate, Medium
• "Traits and Feelings" - Low Intermediate, Large
• "Shapes" - Low Intermediate, Small
• "Parts of a House" - Mid Intermediate, Large
• "Out Shopping" - Mid Intermediate, Medium
• "Prepositions" - Mid Intermediate, Extra Large
• "Landscaping" - High Intermediate, Medium
• "School Subjects" - High Intermediate, Medium
• "In the Newspaper" - High Intermediate, Medium

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ENVIRONMENT - CROSSWORD PUZZLE ( with answer key)

This crossword puzzle is good for practising basic environment vocabulary. The key is included.

4th ESO. REWRITING

Rewrite the sentences below. Keep the meaning similar to the original sentences

PASSIVE:
1) They are going to rebuild the Town Hall.
2) Nobody could find the lost climber.
3) The police have arrested the thieves.
4) Jane gave me a present for my birthday.
5) They are building a new car park in the neighbourhood.
6) A professional photographer will take all my wedding photographs. 
7) Everybody should read this article carefully.
8) Someone stole Ann's purse in the underground. 
9) Jane sent Peter a thank-you letter.
10) They are going to revise the club's rules.
11) They gave John another opportunity.
12) They speak English in most hotels.

CONDITIONALS:

1) I didn't go to Helen's party because she didn't invite me.
2) Ann can't buy a new car because she hasn't got enough money.
3) She feels lonely since she hasn't got any friends
4) Jim missed the plane because he arrived late at the airport.
5) I don't have a modem, so I can't e-mail you.
6) I didn't send them a postcard because I didn't know their new address.
7) She isn't passing her exams because she isn't studying hard enough
8) I won't go to the party if you don't go with me.
9) The restaurant was full so we couldn't get a table.
10) I'm too busy to go to the pub.
11) Ice melts down when you heat it
12) The government won't win the elections unless they create employment. 

RELATIVE CLAUSES:

1) I bought a house. It was advertised in the local paper.
2) Mary works in our office. Her husband is a plastic surgeon.

3) I've just finished reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It is an amazing book.
4) That's the boy. I told you about him last night
5) They've sold the house. I wanted to buy it
6) Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident
7) They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
8) My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films 
9) There's the lady. Her dog was killed
10) I have a friend. He's a wonderful skater
11) The boy broke the window. He ran away.
12) Robert Graves wrote I, Claudius. He used to live in Majorca


REPORTED SPEECH:

1)"I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me
2) "I'm sorry to be late, but I missed the bus," she said
3) "I'll show you when I finish," he said.
4) "You must finish the report today," my boss told me.
5) "Did they enjoy the party?" she asked.
6) "Did you pass the exam?" I said to Joe.
7) "I'm doing my homework," the boy said.
8) "Did you enjoy the meal?" she said to me.
9) "Do you understand French?", she asked me
10) "We're meeting John next weekend," she said to me.
11) Have you finished the homework, Paul?" she said.
12) "What time did you arrive in London?" he asked.


TENSES: REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS 

1. I became ill during my visit to my grandmother. (while)
2. Martin never misses a football match. (always)
3. Sally is going to bake the cake at 2.30. (By 3 o’clock)
4. We started studying at 10 and finished at 12. (for)
5. The last time I saw Brian was three months ago. (for)
6. Jimmy hurt himself during a football match. (while)

7. How long have you known Sarah? (meet)
8. What’s your opinion about exams? (think)
9. What are his plans? (to)
10. Diana fell asleep at 10 o’clock. Her sister arrived home at midnight. (By the time)
11. The tickets aren’t very expensive. (cost) 
12-Patrick has worked here for many years. (started)

ANSWER KEY

REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH HARRY POTTER

Reported questions from Gordana Popović

REPORTED SPEECH / INDIRECT SPEECH. STATEMENTS (4 ESO)

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FUNCIONAMENT AULES.EDU.GVA.ES

A For and Against Essay

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A for and against essay

DESCRIBING THINGS

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Characteristics: linking verbs 
Firstly, we use the linking verb ‘be’ to describe things. It is called a linking verb because it links the subject to a description, for example: 
The iPhone is a smartphone.           

My car is a Toyota.          

My books are interesting.   

Secondly, we use the verb ‘have’ to describe the features that belong to something.

For example: 

My telephone has a camera. My telephone has a USB port. My telephone has a large memory. My telephone has many uses. My telephone has a headphone socket.

Things can be described in the following ways: 

a) size: enormous, huge, very large, large, big, quite big, medium-sized, quite small, small, very small, tiny

 
b) weight: very heavy, heavy, quite heavy, not very heavy, light, very light

 
c) shape: round, square, oval, flat, rectangular, oblong, egg-shaped, diamond-shaped...
d) colour: black, gray, brown, blue, purple, green, yellow, orange, red, white

 
e) materials: wooden, steel, plastic, glass, brick, stone, pottery

 f) flavours: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, rich, oily, buttery, creamy, bland

 
g) appearance: ugly, beautiful, cute, lovely, sweet, attractive, modern

 
h) age: new, quite new, not very old, quite old, old, very old, antique, ancient



There are some other ways to describe things too: 

a) It’s a kind of… / a type of

A Magnum is a kind of ice cream.

b) It looks like...

A briefcase looks like a suitcase, but it's smaller.

c) It is made of… / It is made from…

We use ‘It is made of’ to identify the material of something, for example:

A bottle is made of glass.  (It is still glass)

The chair is made of wood. (It is still wood)

We use ‘it is made from’ to describe the ingredients that are used to make something new or different.

Wine is made from grapes 

(It is now wine. It has been changed into something else)

Paper is made from wood. 

(It is now paper. It is not wood any more.)

A cake is made from flour, eggs and sugar. 

(It is now a cake)

 What is ice cream made from?

Ice cream is made from cream, eggs and sugar.

What is your shirt made of?

My shirt is made of cotton and polyester. (It is still cotton and polyester)

Utility and Function

When we describe the function of something we use: 

‘It is used for’/ ‘it can/could be used for’ (passive voice).

For example:

What is that sponge used for? (passive) 

What do you use that sponge for? (active)

A knife is used for cutting things. (‘for’ with a gerund)

*They used a knife to carve their names on the tree.  

                                         (‘to’ with an infinitive)