Master English Grammar: Tenses, Conditionals, & More

Past Simple vs. Present Perfect

Past Simple: Used for finished actions. Common time expressions include yesterday, last week/year, two days ago, when, then.

Present Perfect: Used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present. Common time expressions include never, ever, already, just, yet, lately, for, since.

Change a negative sentence to a positive one in the same tense.

So, Such, Too, and Enough

So: Subject + verb + so + adjective + phrase. Used with an adjective.

Such: Subject +

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Matilda: School Adventures and Challenges

Miss Honey’s Efforts

Director: Miss Honey is impressed by Matilda’s incredible intelligence and decides to explain her potential to the headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. When Miss Honey enters Miss Trunchbull’s office, she tries to explain Matilda’s exceptional abilities. However, the headmistress is not interested in listening. Miss Trunchbull shows no interest in the student’s talents. Despite feeling disappointed, Miss Honey still wants to help Matilda and provides her with advanced-level books to

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Sexism, Junk Food, Stonehenge, Dakota Building, and Valentine’s Day

Sexism in Reggaeton

1. TRUE – In spite of the music industry… they [are] primitive and caveman-like.

2. TRUE – Experts, though, say the sexism [is reflected] in society.

3. TRUE – Experts say that… looks and sexuality.

4. FALSE – The reason why… does not follow middle-class norms.

Lexicon

  1. Origins: Roots
  2. People who sing or act: Performers
  3. Agreement: Commitment
  4. Abilities: Skills

Phonetics

Two words: Contributions, Norms

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Use of English: Rewrite

  1. Is this school considered a good place to study?
  2. My brother
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Sick Building Syndrome: Causes and Solutions

Sick Building Syndrome: Causes & Solutions

Reading Comprehension

Section 1

  1. The air is less polluted. More people are becoming aware of environmental issues.
  2. Although doctors recognize the symptoms of sick building syndrome, they can’t find specific causes to explain them.
  3. There has been an increase in people suffering from sick building syndrome.
  4. Energy-efficient buildings prevent heat from escaping and fresh air from entering through windows.
  5. Even if poor air quality isn’t the direct cause, it’s not
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English Grammar Exercises: Verb Tenses

English Grammar Exercises

Dialogue Completion (Present Simple)

Complete the dialogue using the verbs in brackets in the correct form:

A: Why don’t you finish your homework and come and watch TV?

B: Because I don’t understand it. It is too difficult.

A: Why don’t you ask your teacher to explain it?

B: Because I don’t like him.

A: And why don’t you like him?

B: Well, he always shouts at me.

A: Why does he shout at you?

B: Well, I don’t work in class and I don’t do my homework.

A: Well, no wonder he shouts at

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Effective Classroom Language for Teachers and Students

Classroom Language

Common phrases:

  • Could you repeat that, please?
  • Could you say that again?
  • Sorry?
  • Pardon?
  • How do you spell it?
  • What does it mean?
  • What does “sneeze” mean?
  • Please be quiet!
  • Well done!
  • Very good!

What is Classroom Language and Why is it Important?

It is the language we use:

  • to give instructions (e.g., “put your hands up”, “come to the blackboard”),
  • to deal with spontaneous situations (“can you close the door, please? It’s very noisy”),
  • for social interaction (“you’re welcome”)
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