Review English: News. Topics. Exercises.

Describe the Pictures 3

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In your own words, define the pictures and make a story out of them.

Pronouns: Proper Usage 2

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Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns.

Example: The window is closed. Please open it.

1. Your pencil is dull. Sharpen__________.

2. Your shoes are dirty. Polish__________.

3. Your mother is lonely. Call__________.

4. Your father needs help. Help__________.

5. I need help. Help__________.

6. We need help. Help__________.

7. Your plants need water. Water__________.

8. We want to see you. Please visit__________.

9. The paint is wet. Don't touch__________.

10. I'm busy. Don't bother__________.

11. The teacher is busy. Don't bother__________.

Elbaum, S. and Hardison, M. (1986). Grammar in Context, Book 1.

Grammar: Verb Forms 1

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Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb.

Example: The U.S. (have/has) 50 states.
Answer: has

1. Americans __________ (speak/speaks) English.

2. The president __________ (live/lives) in Washington, D.C.

3. The president and his family __________ (live/lives) in the White House.

4. Alaska and Hawaii __________ (have/has) a small population.

5. California __________ (have/has) a large population.

6. The president __________ (serve/serves) for four years.

7. Everyone __________ (pay/pays) taxes.

8. The state of Nevada __________ (get/gets) money from gambling.

9. We __________ (pay/pays) sales tax on the things we buy

10. Sometimes Congress __________ (change/changes) the laws.

I 1. A new president usually __________ (say/says), "I won't raise taxes."

Elbaum, S. (1996). Grammar in Context, Book 2, 2nd ed.

Grammar: Find the Errors 3

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Refine the sentences with grammatical errors. If the sentence is correct, write C.

1. He took a two weeks vacation at a beautiful beach.

2. Do you have a driver license?

3. He put the new books on the tall books shelf.

4. I'm too tire to go to a late movie.

5. A truck driver often gets sleepy and has to rest at a truck stop.

6. She has two wonderfuls children and a great husband.

7. He made a long-distance call phone to his favorite uncle.

8. This T-shirt is too small for me. I need a big.

9. This turkey sandwich tastes quite good.

10. A community college has a two-years program.

Elbaum, S. (1996). Grammar in Context, Book 2, 2nd ed.

Grammar: Find the Errors 2

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The following sentences has a mistake in its verb form. Edit each sentence by (1) finding the error and (2) making the correction.

1. He have a car.

2. She have not a house.

3. He no have a TV set.

4. He doesn't is married.

5. She doesn't has children.

6. Does he has a computer?

7. Does she is an American?

8. Excuse me, have you change?

Badalamenti, V. and Henner-Stanchina, C. (1993). Grammar Dimensions, Book One.

Grammar: Find the Errors 1

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The following sentences have mistakes in its verb form. Edit each sentence by (1) finding the error and (2) making the correction.

Example: Joe are going to a football game tonight.
Correct: Joe is going to a football game tonight.

1. Carlos and Juanita is not going to the football game.

2. They are go to a movie instead.

3. Adel will studies at the library tonight.

4. He is plan to finish his research paper.

5. He is going go to another football game next weekend.

Byrd, P. and Benson, B. (1992). Applied English Grammar.

Pronouns: Proper Usage 1

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Person A and B are talking to each other. Choose the correct and best pronouns in the given choices.

Example: (Whose, Who, Whom) book do you have?

A. (Who, Who's, Whose, Whom) your English teacher?

B. (My, Mine, Me) teacher's name is Charles Flynn.

A. (My, Mine, Me) is Marianne Peters. She's Mr. Flynn's wife.

B. Oh, really? His last name is different from (she, her, hers).

A. Yes. She uses (her, hers, his, he's) father's last name, not her (husband's, husbands', husbands, husband).

Elbaum, S. (1996). Grammar in Context, Book 1, 2nd ed.

Question and Answer 1

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Work with a partner. Write a question (Q) above each answer (A).

Q:
A: I'm 23 years old.
Q:
A: We're from Columbia.
Q:
A: They're blue.
Q:
A: It's blonde.
Q:
A: He is almost 6 feet tall.
Q:
A: She weighs 120 pounds.
Q:
A: No, I'm single.
Q:
A: Fine, thanks.
Q:
A: It's 2445 Steepbank Drive.
Q:
A: No, he isn't. He's tall.
Q:
A: My hobby is reading.
Q:
A: I'm afraid of mice.
Q:
A: My classmates are from many different countries.
Q:
A: Yes, they are. They are very friendly.
Q:
A: It's in the United States.

McKay, I. (1996). Grammar Strand 1.

Making Sentences 1

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Write original sentences with these words.

1. boring

2. self-satisfied

3. surprised

4. amazing

5. deeply depressed

6. exhilarating

7. worried

8. modern-thinking

9. disinterested

10. irritating

Thewlis, S. (1993). Grammar Dimensions, Book Three.

Combining Sentences 2

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Combine these sentences using not only, but also, both/and, neither/nor or either/or.

EXAMPLE: Canada is in the Northern Hemisphere. The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere.
Both Canada and the United States are in the Northern Hemisphere.

1. Winters in Northern Canada can be very cold. Winters in Northern Canada can be a lot longer than in the Southern United States.

2. Canada might host the Winter Olympics. America might host the Winter Olympics.

3. Canada harvests a lot of wheat. Canada produces a lot of lumber.

4. The United States has a larger population than Canada. The United States has a larger economic output than Canada.

5. Many Canadians speak English as their first language. Many Canadians speak French as their first language.

6. The United States doesn't use Spanish as an official language. Canada doesn't use Spanish as an official language.

7. Canada was originally settled as a British colony. The United States was originally settled as a British colony.

8. In another 50 years, the largest Spanish-speaking city in North America might be Mexico City. In another 50 years, the largest Spanish-speaking city in North America might be Los Angeles.

Thewlis, S. (1993). Grammar Dimensions, Book Three.

Combining Sentences 1

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Make one comprehensive sentence by combining the two sentences below.

1. Yoko was absent from class yesterday. She missed the lesson on adverb clauses.

2. Kazeem has to get up at 6 a.m. He has an 8 a.m. class.

3. The five-page project is due tomorrow. Mansoo cannot watch television tonight.

4. Mona is taking English classes at night. Morning English classes were not available.

Byrd, P. and Benson, B. (1992). Applied English Grammar.

Describe the Pictures 2

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In your own words, define the pictures and make a story out of them.

1. 2.

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Describe the Pictures 1

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In your own words, define the pictures and make a story out of them.

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Rearrange the Words 2

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Rearrange these words to make correct sentences.

1. headache / for / are / going / take / aspirin / your / you / to / some?

2. to / I / some / get / rest / am / going / dizzy / feel / I / because

3. an / the / to / him / injection / going / nurse / isn't / give.

4. going / flu / year / get / shots / aren't / they / to / this.

5. going / vitamin / take / you / C / to / are / why?

6. massage / backache / going / has / get / is / to / she / a / because / she / a.

7. are / after / knee / when / going / look / you / to / your / sore?

8. patient / operation / have / to / is / going / the / an?

McKay, I. (1996). Grammar Strand 1.

Rearrange the Words 1

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Rearrange these words to make correct sentences.

1. a / is / . / Tom / teacher

Tom is a teacher.

2. student / I / am / . / a

3. is / She / . / housewife / a

4. Kim / students / are / . / and / Teresa

5. police officer / a / Ken / . / is

6. . / Patty / a / is / nurse

7. students / . / are / We

Foley, B. and Dowling, G. (1990). Grammar in Action, Book One.

Spot the Difference 2

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Find the 5 differences of the pictures below.

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Spot the Difference 1

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Find the 5 differences of the pictures below.

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Listening Comprehension 2

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Listening Comprehension 2: Listen to the conversations and answer the narrator's question.

1.

Woman: The milk in the refrigerator is sour. I don't think it's drinkable.
Man: No joke. The expiration date was three weeks ago.

Narrator: What does the man imply?
(A) The woman has an extremely sour disposition.
(B) They need to replace the refrigerator.
(C) The woman is just kidding.
(D) It's not surprising the milk has ruined.

2.

Man: It looks like Jane is coming apart at the seams. I think she should seek psychological help.
Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. She seems to be coping with her problems reasonably well.

Narrator: What does the woman imply?
(A) Jane is not losing emotional control.
(B) Jane is more intelligent than she seems.
(C) Jane made an excellent copy of the parts.
(D) Jane wouldn't say that.

3.

Man: What does Susan think about her new job? I've heard it through the grapevine that she's dissatisfied.
Woman: It's not exactly that. She simply feels that she's not cut out for it.

Narrator: What does the woman say about Susan?
(A) She is cutting classes.
(B) She works on grape vines.
(C) She feels she isn't suited for her new job.
(D) Susan's new job is too simple.

4.

Woman: I'd like to buy a new car, but this model of Toyota is too expensive.
Man: More so than I thought.

Narrator: What does the man say about the car?
(A) He thinks it is extremely nice.
(B) He thought the car was less expensive.
(C) He would like to take it for a test ride.
(D) He would prefer more choices.

5.

Man: John's grades in math are incredibly low. Maybe he needs a tutor to get through the class.
Woman: That could be true, but we should talk to him first.

Narrator: What are these people probably going to do next?
(A) Study math with John.
(B) Take John to a doctor.
(C) Discuss the problem with John.
(D) Find John a study group.

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Listening Comprehension 1

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Listening Comprehension 1: Listen to the conversations and answer the narrator's question.

1.

Man: I've heard that the new Chemistry class is really difficult.
Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. I took Chemistry 402 last quarter, and I think the course went very smoothly.

Narrator: What does the woman mean?
(A) The chemistry class is very tough.
(B) The chemistry class is not teaching this quarter.
(C) The chemistry class is easier than the man thinks.
(D) The chemistry class should be avoided if possible.

2.

Woman: I've heard great things about that movie that just came out. You want to go see it tonight?
Man: I'd love to, but I've got a history final in two days, and I haven't studied all quarter. I think I'd better take a rain check this time.

Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He needs to take a break from his studying.
(B) He loves the woman very much.
(C) He doesn't like going out in the rain.
(D) He will not be able to accompany the woman.

3.

Woman: The bus isn't supposed to arrive at this stop for another 30 minutes. I guess we'll just have to wait until it comes.
Man: Normally I'd agree with you, but I'm only going to the next stop, and I feel like stretching my legs.

Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He is going to wait for the bus.
(B) He is going to wait for thirty minutes only.
(C) He is going to walk to his destination.
(D) He injured his legs and will return home.

4.

Man: How did you feel about the movie?
Woman: I was really moved by the performances. What did you think?
Man: I found them uneven: strong in some scenes, weak in others.

Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He has never seen a better movie.
(B) He thought the acting lacked consistency.
(C) He doesn't think the actors performed well.
(D) He had already seen the movie.

5.

Woman: It's burning up in here. When is the technician supposed to arrive?
Man: I called the company over an hour ago. They said she was on her way.
Woman: Yea, but the last time it took days for them to send someone out.
Man: You're right, it's anybody's guess when she'll show up.

Narrator: What do these people mean?
(A) She will come at any moment.
(B) She should arrive soon.
(C) There's no way to know when she'll arrive.
(D) They thought she would already have arrived.

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October 6, 2008

*Listening Comprehension 1
1. C. "Oh, I wouldn't say that" indicates that the woman disagrees with the man.
2. D. "I'd better take a rain check this time" means that the person "cannot do the activity."
3. C. "I feel like stretching my legs" means that the man "feels like walking."
4. B. "Uneven" means "inconsistent".
5. C. "It's anybody's guess" means that there is "no way to know exactly when" the person will arrive.

*Listening Comprehension 2
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C

October 9, 2008

*Spot the Difference 1
*Spot the Difference 2

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Review English: News. Topics. Exercises.

Describe the Pictures 3

Pronouns: Proper Usage 2

Grammar: Verb Forms 1

Grammar: Find the Errors 3

Grammar: Find the Errors 2

Grammar: Find the Errors 1

Pronouns: Proper Usage 1

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Making Sentences 1

Combining Sentences 2

Combining Sentences 1

Describe the Pictures 2

Describe the Pictures 1

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