Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for English

Tell us about your holidays! / Last weekend Dear John, -How are you? I hope you are well. It gave me great joy to receive your email. I haven't written before because I was on holiday.

I went to San Sebastian two summers ago/last weekend. I got there by car. We stayed five days/three days in a friend's house.

Every morning we went to the beach 'La Concha'. It is the most popular beach in San Sebastian, and it was beautiful with clear waters.

In the afternoons, we visited monuments, walked around the town, and strolled along the seafront. I really liked the beautiful buildings and streets.

At night, we were too tired and I went to bed early.

We also visited villages near San Sebastian like Zumaia, Irun, and Hondarribia. All of them were beautiful,... Continue reading "My Holidays in San Sebastian" »

Understanding Sentence Structure

A sentence is a group of words arranged coherently to convey a complete meaning. For example: "A group of 200 black plane pilots protested yesterday."

Basic Parts of a Sentence

The fundamental components of a sentence include:

• Subject: The agent performing the action.
• Verb: The action itself.
• Object: The element affected by the action.
• Adverb: Modifies the verb, describing how the action is performed.
• Place: Indicates where the action occurs.

Types of Sentences

Declarative Sentences

Used to express an opinion, fact, information, idea, or statement.

Interrogative Sentences

Used to obtain information or to seek specific details. These often involve:

1. Subject-Verb Inversion (SVI): Occurs when the verb "to be" precedes the subject.

MARCH: On Wednesday

Greg and Rowley are in the cafe drinking a cup of hot chocolate because they are voluntary when they are called to go to the principal’s office. Rowley goes after 15 minutes and the manager is angry because he had persecuted some children with a worm. Best of all is that he had not been, who had seen is his friend Greg. The director tells him to go apologize the children and above volunteer for a week. Greg tells her mother what had happened and his mother advises him what to do. Next day Greg talks to Rowley and says the two have learned that when they pass through the home of Mrs. Irvine they have to behave well, because it was the one who had spoken with the director. When Rowley goes to speak with the principal he asumes... Continue reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Middle School Adventures" »

Winston and Julia's First Encounter

What attracted Julia to Winston?

Julia was attracted by something in Winston's face that told her he was against the Party.

What does the field at the edge of the wood remind Winston of?

The field reminds Winston of the Golden Country he sees in his dreams.

What does Winston wonder about the thrush he and Julia stop to listen to?

Winston wonders why the bird sings and who it sings for.

What does Winston tell Julia he hates?

Winston tells Julia he hates purity and goodness.

What force does Winston believe has the power to destroy the Party?

Winston believes that sexual desire has the power to destroy the Party.

What type of act does Winston feel sleeping with Julia was?

Winston feels that it was a political act.

Developing

Dear Alfred:

Sorry for not writing earlier, but I was busy doing my final exams. I definitely have finished my university degree. I have been studying hard to get it. As I told you, I have always wanted to be a primary school teacher. Now that I have finished I can start a practical period. It is possible that I come back to Uk. If I get an Erasmus grant I would like to go to London again.

What about you? I hope everything is alright.

Ricardo misses all of you and sends you his greetings.

San Juan party is going to be celebrated here next week. It is a celebration where many people go to the beach and make big fires. It is a tradition to jump over the fire to have luck the rest of the year. There is music and we dance a lot. It would be great that... Continue reading "Exciting News from Ricardo: Finished University and San Juan Party" »

1. Difference between Archetype and Character

An archetype describes the role of the character, while a character describes the character.

2. What is Colloquialism?

Colloquialisms are words or phrases that are not formal and are used in ordinary conversations.

3. Imagery

Authors make the readers experience the world through the five senses.

4. Pun

When words are played with to make a clever joke.

I have a phobia of turtles, but I am slowly overcoming it.

5. Atmosphere

The pervading feeling of a literary work.

I remember the day you told me you were leaving. I remember the tears running down your face.

What are they:

• work on ambulance=paramedics
• bread and pastries=bakers
• out fires=firefighters
• have drink or meal=customers

Write the answer:

• Money you pay=Deposit
• food for event=Caterer
• TBSP=Table-spoon
• extend=spread
• item for railway=trolley
• synonym high-end=fin-food restaurant
• small towel used=tea towel
• utensil served soup=stone
• hard part of fruit=stone
• sorry=apologise

Simple past or present perfect:

• The supplier hasn't delivered...
• Have you ever prepared a mojito?
• Last year I went to...
• Molly has fried the...

Second conditional:

• If I was you, I would make...
• If you didn't place the...we would have...
• If you agreed, I would start the...

Comparative or superlative:

• happy=happier
• organised=more organised
• sweet=sweetest

Choose the correct form:

• the cheesecake is not as tasty