Past Perfect Tense

Past Simple and Past Perfect - Tenses in English

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Using the Conditional (part 1)

Using the Conditional (part 1)

Using the Conditional (Part 1)We use the conditional to show a possible situation based on another situation. For example:

If A happens, then B will happen.

The first conditional shows that something could possibly happen. Its structure is like this:

If + subject + present tense (or present progressive) ----,subject + will/may/can + base verb ----.

For example:

If it rains tomorrow, I will take my umbrella.
If you help me, we can finish earlier.
If the boys give the monkey a coin, it may dance for them.

Notice that each sentence above uses the present tense on the if side. But we could also use the present progressive if something is happening right now.

If he isn't working right now, he may want to come over for dinner.

We can also change the order of the sentence and put the if side on the second half. The only difference is that there is no comma.

I will take my umbrella if it rains tomorrow.
We can finish earlier if you help me.
The monkey may dance for the boys if they give it a coin.
He may want to come over for dinner if he isn't working right now.

Prepositions Quiz

1. The winner of the competition was ___ the drawing-room.
   a. on
   b. in
   c. at
2. Everybody sat ___ the floor, but Mr. Spencer sat ___ a chair ___ the corner.
   a. over - in - on
   b. about - on - at
   c. on - on - in
3. The judge poured champagne ___ the glass.
   a. into
   b. on
   c. inside
4. The elderly lady was always ___ home ___ night.
   a. at - at
   b. in - at
   c. into-inside
5. Adriana used to swin ___ the sea and sunbathe ___ the sand.
   a. on -at
   b. on - in
   c. in - on
6. During the week I get up early ___ the morning and go to bed late ___ night. But normally ___ weekends I sleep until midday.
   a. on - at - at
   b. in - at - on
   c. in - in - at

1. Peter lives ___ Boa Viagem Avenue, now, but he lived ___ 109, Amizade Street ___ 1980.
2. a. on - at - in
   b. in - at - on
   c. on - at - on
   
   
3. He was born ___ 8:15 ___ the morning ___ June, 18th, 1928
   a. in - on - at
   b. at - in - on
   c. on - on - in
   
   
4. The hanging light is ___ the table.
   a. in
   b. over
   c. at
   
   
5. "I'm staying ___ the Jangadeiro Hotel. It's ___ Boa Viagem Ave. ___ Recife".
   a. at - in - on
   b. in - on - at
   c. at - on - in
   
   
6. Thomas was born ___ January 9th ___ Buenos Aires.
   a. in - on
   b. on - in
   c. at - on
   
   
7. He's arriving from Europe ___ Wednesday.
   a. at
   b. on
   c. of
   
   
8. She doesn't work ___ night.
   a. in
   b. on
   c. at

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Speaking Situations: Giving Information

Speaking Situations: Giving Information

Suggested words:

• Phrases for these situations
• Vocabulary for these situations

Wh-word		(Usage)		(Example)
Who		(to inquire about person or people)		Who is that?
What		(to inquire about things)		What is this?
When		(to inquire about times)		When will you go?
Where		(to inquire about locations)		Where will you be?
Why		(to inquire about reasons)		Why are you crying?
How		(to inquire about manner)		How did you do that?
Which		(to inquire about a specific member of a group)		Which one was it?
Whom		(formal objective case for persons)		Whom do you seek?
Whose		(to inquire about ownership)		Whose are these?
How much		(to inquire about amount)		How much does it cost?
How many		(to inquire about number)		How many are there?
How long		(to inquire about duration of time)		How long have you been here?
How far		(to inquire about distance)		How far is it to the station?
How often		(to inquire about frequency)		How often do you come here?
How do you		(to inquire about method)		How do you say it in English?
What...do		(to inquire about occupation)		What do you do?
		(to inquire about activities)		What did you do last night?
What...for		(to inquire about reason)		What did you do that for?
How come		(informal: to ask for a reason)		How come (I can't go)?

Here are some sample sentences and phrases for giving information in English

1. Jeremy is from Ohio. 2. Kelly is a saleswoman. 3. He's a university student. 4. Ronda lives in Texas. 5. I work at a restaurant. 6. I live in Florida. 8. Where are you from? 9. What is your occupation?

Oh really? What part of Ohio? Is that right? What company? Oh. What university? Really? What city (in Texas)? Oh really? Which restaurant? Oh yeah? Where in Florida? I'm from Delaware. I'm a police officer.

Columbus. Microsoft. Harvard. Dallas. Angelo Meroni's Orlando.

Where are you from?
I'm from Wisconsin.
Oh really? What part of Wisconsin?
Waukesha. It's near Milwaukee.

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 Conversation Practice

With a partner, practice giving and responding to information.

1. When your partner tells you something about himself/herself, say "Really?" and ask a related question.

For example,

I'm from Nepal.

Really? Is this your first time here?

I live in Cincinnati.

Really? Is that near Cleveland?

I'm an engineer.

Oh really? Which train?

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2. When your partner tells you something, say "Really?" then make a related statement.

For example,

I'm from Ireland.

Oh really? My grandfather is Irish.

I live in Tokyo.

Really? My sister lives in Osaka.

I'm a student at Forbes University.

Really? I study at Gates College.

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3. Ask wh- questions to find out information about your partner. Then respond to the information.

For example,

Where do you work?

I work at May Bee's

Really? What do you do there?

I'm a sales clerk.

Happy Birthday!

What activities do people do at a birthday party in your country? Also, what traditional foods do people prepare and eat at such events?

HELPFUL TIP: Are you having a difficult time picking out a birthday present for a friend? Then, consider getting him or her a gift certificate to their favorite store.

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2. Listening Exercises [Top]

Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

[ What are these different audio choices? ]

[ Other Audio Options: Play RealMedia | Play Window Media ]

1. What is the boy's name?
A. Matthew
B. Michael
C. Mitchell
2. How old is the boy turning in the conversation?
A. seven
B. eight
C. nine
3. What does he want to do first?
A. play outdoor games
B. open presents
C. eat cake and ice cream
4. Which statement is true about the game at the party?
A. You have to catch a large ball without dropping it.
B. You need to chase children around and touch them.
C. You need to hide somewhere so no one can find you.
5. Who is coming to the party?
A. aunts, grandparents, and cousins
B. grandparents, cousins, and uncles
C. friends, cousins, and grandparents

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Daily Word

Pithy 

pithyadjective

- being short and to the point                

Television Shows - A reading comprehension quiz on the topic of Television Shows

Television Shows

My mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager. Of course it was black and white. She said she only watched it at night. She doesn't remember ever watching it in the morning or afternoon. When I was young we had only about 3 or 4 different channels. I think they were channel 3, 4, 6, and 9. My bothers and sisters and I would sometimes fight about which channel to watch. But we usually enjoyed the same shows.Nowadays we can get hundreds of channels on TV. I can't believe it! There are channels with only old movies, and channels with only cooking, and channels with only fishing. It's amazing! There is a channel for everything. I wonder how much my brothers and sisters and I would fight if we had hundreds of channels when I was a child. Of course we had only one television set. These days I notice families with 2 or 3 or more television sets in their homes. I guess it stops people from arguing over which channel to choose from.
What kind of TV shows do you like to watch?
Current Events/ News- serious shows about things that are happening today or lately
Sitcoms- comes from the words "situation comedy." Funny shows 
Sports- I think you know this 
Mystery Shows- shows about trying to find an answer to something we don't know 
Talk Shows- shows with two or more people talking about a certain subject 
Nature Shows- shows about animals or the earth 
Police/ Courtroom Dramas- shows about the police or what happens in a courtroom 

Check Your UnderstandingRead what the people are saying. What kind of show do you think it is?1. "He catches the ball and he runs..."
         It's a...         sports show         
2. "Today our guest is Julia Roberts. She will introduce us to her latest movie."
         It's a...         talk show         
3. "The tiger slowly moves through the grass..."
          It's a...         nature show         
4. "Who killed the old lady? Was it the neighbor or the nurse?"
          It's a...         mystery show         or maybe a courtroom drama         
5. "Ha ha ha ha ha..."
          It's a...         sitcom