Reported Speech Transformation and Noun Suffix Practice
Mastering Indirect Speech Transformations
Reported Speech: Transforming Questions
Rewrite the following direct questions into reported speech, making necessary tense and pronoun changes.
- “Where did you get this skirt?” Tammy asked me.
Answer: Tammy asked me where I had got that skirt.
- “Can I get you anything else?” the server asked.
Answer: The server asked if / whether he could get me / us anything else.
- “Which bus are we going to take?” Elliot wanted to know.
Answer: Elliot wanted to know
The Perilous Journey: Refugee Survival and Exploitation
The Sea Crossing and Arrival in Greece
The Boatman Had Good Control of the Boat. Strong winds played with the tiny boat, and the crowd of people nearly caused it to turn over several times. However, the boatman had a strong hand, and before long, he was near the shore of Greece, shouting at the passengers to get out.
The Border Crisis and Rejection
The Country on the Border Didn’t Want the Refugees to Come In. There were soldiers with guns and dogs. Furious people banged on the metal fence which had
Key Events and Character Analysis Chapters 14-20
Chapter 14
1. Who was Carmen and what was she like?
Carmen was Rosa’s sister. She was about Tony’s age, had blue eyes, and was very beautiful. She had white teeth, dark skin, and black hair.
2. Explain briefly how Carmen got to know Mick.
One day, Carmen’s father met a stranger called Mick. He had traveled a long way and was hungry and tired. Her father took him to their home and gave him food and a bed for the night. Mick subsequently became a friend of the family.
Chapter 15
1. Who did America offer
Read MoreEssential English Sentence Structures: Nouns, Adjectives, and More
Mastering Basic English Sentence Structures
Sentences Using Nouns (Identity and Professions)
Affirmative Statements
- I am a nurse.
- I am a doctor.
- I am a student.
- I am a man.
- I am a mother.
- You are a painter.
- You are a carpenter.
- You are a baker.
- He is a writer.
- She is my sister.
- It is a coat.
- It is a computer.
- We are chefs.
- You are a classmate.
- You are a police officer.
- You are a friend.
Negative Statements
- I am not a nurse.
Interrogative Questions
- Am I a nurse?
- Yes, I am. / No, I am not.
Sentences Using Adjectives (Descriptions)
Read MoreMastering English Conditionals and Verb Forms Reference
The Four Main Conditional Sentence Types
Conditional sentences express hypothetical situations and their consequences. They are categorized by the likelihood of the event.
Type 0: Zero Conditional (Scientific Truths)
Structure: IF + Present Simple, Present Simple
Used for facts, scientific truths, and general habits.
- If you heat butter, it melts.
Type 1: First Conditional (Real Possibilities)
Structure: IF + Present Simple, Future Simple
Used for possible situations in the present or future.
- If you study
Dynamic ESL Lesson Plans for Core Grammar Structures
Present Simple: Daily Routines and Science
Objective: To express daily routines and discuss scientific facts.
- Engagement: Watch a trailer featuring Walee.
- Presentation: Use a PowerPoint presentation detailing Walee’s routine.
- Practice: Listen to a dialogue and write down the verbs in the present tense. Students then make six sentences using the verbs heard and read them in front of the class.
- Production: Write your personal daily routine.
- Wrap Up: Read the written daily routine aloud.