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

Infinitive

Past Simple

Past Participle

Spanish

rise

rose

risen

alzarse, subir

run

ran

run

correr

say

said

said

decir

see

saw

seen

ver

sell

sold

sold

vender

send

sent

sent

enviar

set

set

set

colocar

show

showed

shown

mostrar

shut

shut

shut

cerrar

sing

sang

sung

cantar

sink

sank

sunk

hundirse

sit

sat

sat

sentarse

sleep

slept

slept

dormir

speak

spoke

spoken

hablar

spend

spent

spent

gastar dinero, pasar tiempo

steal

stole

stolen

robar

swim

swam

swum

nadar

take

took

taken

tomar, llevar

teach

taught

taught

enseñar

This mock examination covers key areas of English language proficiency, including verb forms, vocabulary definitions, translation skills, and advanced sentence structure correction.

1. Verb Forms: Write the Past Participle

Provide the Past Participle form for each irregular verb listed below:

• Bring: brought
• Wear: worn (Original input was 'wore', which is Past Simple)
• Go: gone
• Send: sent
• Buy: bought
• Freeze: frozen
• Know: known
• Sit: sat
• Meet: met
• Fall: fallen
• Win: won
• Fight: fought
• Steal: stolen
• Get: got / gotten

2. Vocabulary Matching: Terms and Definitions

Match the term (A-J) with its correct definition:

1. PROFITABLE (Rentable): Beneficial or useful.
2. SLIPPER: Comfortable shoes to wear in the house.
3. SLOT: Place or position, as in a sequence or series.
4. BOTH: One and

Introduction

Good morning, my name is Marina, and today I’m going to present my three favorite and most useful inventions that humanity has ever created.

Microphone

The microphone was created to address larger groups of people by amplifying the human voice. The official inventor of the microphone is David Edward Hughes in the 1870s. It was initially a carbon microphone, unlike the models we have today. Hughes, born in London in 1831, also invented the first printing telegraph. Besides his passion for physics, he was a musician, like his family, and played the piano. To use a microphone, you simply speak into it, and your voice will be amplified.

This invention is very important to me because I like singing, and without the microphone, I would... Continue reading "Top 3 Inventions: Microphones, Mobile Phones, and Radio" »

The Lion Sleeps Tonight Lyrics

Lala kahle [Sleep well]

In the jungle, the mighty jungle

The lion sleeps tonight

In the jungle, the mighty jungle

The lion sleeps tonight

Imbube

Ingonyama ifile [The lion's in peace]

Ingonyama ilele [The lion sleeps]

Thula [Hush]

Near the village, the peaceful village

The lion sleeps tonight

Near the village, the peaceful village

The lion sleeps tonight

Imbube

Ingonyama ilele [The lion sleeps]

Hush my darling, don't fear my darling

The lion sleeps tonight

Hush my darling, don't fear my darling

The lion sleeps tonight

He, ha helelemama [He, ha helelemama]

Ohi'mbube [lion]

The Internet: Advantages and Disadvantages

Almost everyone uses the Internet at home, but is it truly a great invention? It presents both significant advantages and notable disadvantages. People worldwide spend countless hours surfing the web.

Advantages of the Internet

• Global Communication: The Internet allows you to keep in touch with family and friends anywhere around the world.
• Information Access: It serves as an important source of fast information, though its veracity sometimes requires careful verification.
• Unrestricted Knowledge: The Internet provides access to information without geographical boundaries.
• Remote Work Opportunities: You can work from home or virtually any location with an internet connection.

Disadvantages of the Internet

• Trivial

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.

Effective Strategies for Problem Resolution

To solve a problem effectively, follow these crucial steps:

1. Maintain Composure: The first step is to relax and calm down when facing the situation.
2. Define the Problem: Clearly state the situation, identifying its root causes and potential solutions. Analyze both the negative and positive aspects.
3. Make Decisions Confidently: When making decisions, actively work to eliminate fears and insecurities. Seek support from family, friends, or mentors.
4. Reflect and Learn: Once the problem is solved, view it as a valuable life lesson and learn from your mistakes.

Cangas New Band Blog: Our Journey to Victory

Welcome to Our Blog!

Hello! We are Cangas New Band—a group of musicians who compose our own songs. Meet the lineup:... Continue reading "Cangas New Band's Victory: Talent Show Success and Life Lessons" »