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

Present simple or the present continuous

Beth often goes (go) to the cinema

We are learning (learn) the present simple the week

My father likes classical music but he doesn't like (not like) pop music

John and Chris are doing (do) their homework now

Tom's mother isn't working (not work) at the moment

My best friend has got (have got) two brothers and one sister

I can help you with the cooking. I am not studying (not study) today

Robert often visits (visit) his grandparents

Past simple – past continuous

We did (do) our homework at 6.30 p.m. yesterday

They met (meet) while they were studying (study) at the university

I didn't listen (not listen) when the teacher explained (explain) the problem

We saw (see) when we played (play) in the park

When I got up... Continue reading "English Grammar Exercises: Present Simple, Past Simple, Comparative, Gerunds, and Infinitives" »

Part 1: Future Tense Selection

Exercise 1

1. Next week I'm going to travel to California.
2. I'm going to ask you a very personal question.
3. She didn't have time in the morning, but she's going to call us at night.
4. I will marry her. I promise.
5. Why won't you come?
6. Steven Spielberg will direct a new Jurassic Park film.
7. I won't do it again.

Part 2: Future Tense Application

Exercise 2

1. My dad is buying a bouquet. My aunt is making something special for lunch, and my sisters are sweeping and mopping. They are going to celebrate Mother's Day.
2. It's ten o'clock on a Saturday night. Tyler and Mrs. Evans are standing near the front door. They're waiting for a friend of Tyler's who is going to pick him up. He is going to have fun tonight.
3. Austin is nervous. He is wearing

Analyzing Key Quotes from Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Abigail Williams: Passion, Pretense, and Revenge

"I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart! I never knew what pretense Salem was, I never knew the lying lessons I was taught by all these Christian women and their covenanted men! And now you bid me tear the light out of my eyes? I will not, I cannot! You loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!"

Abigail Williams utters these words in an Act I conversation with John Proctor, revealing her past affair with him. For Proctor, their relationship belongs firmly to the past; while he may still be attracted to her, he is desperately trying to put the incident behind him. Abigail, on the... Continue reading "Key Quotes and Character Motivation in The Crucible" »

Part 1: Short Dialogues

Berta's Absence

4. Sorry, Berta is off today. She went to see a doctor yesterday, but she is still sick.

A. She will probably be here tomorrow.

Studying and Grades

5. Son, if you work hard and you don't answer your cellphone or chat on your cellphone while you are studying...

A. I know; I will get better grades, right?

A Gloomy Evening

6. This is a cold winter evening. It's really cloudy out there. I feel sad.

A. I guess it will be a nightmare night for you.

Late to Work

7. Today I arrived late for the first time in six years and my boss gave me a memo. It's not fair.

B. From now on, you'll have to be more careful.

Vacation Plans

8. What are you going to do on vacation?

B. We're going to party a lot.

Taking Over

9. Who's going to take... Continue reading "Short Answers and Dialogues" »

English Grammar and Verb Exercises

Reading Comprehension Answers

Reading:

• Yes, he did.
• He continues the subject at university.
• Yes, it was.
• No, they won't.
• That we have to work hard but also to have a good time.
• The writer wanted to dye her hair because it had been [previously done/a certain way].
• Yes, they did.
• She wants to volunteer.
• No, she isn't.
• No.

Would you like:

• Won't have
• Will do
• Arrives
• Are going to celebrate
• Won't be
• Will suffer
• Are going to come
• Will go
• Seeing
• Won't get
• Close

Present Perfect Sentences and Questions

• I haven't written about the job yet.
• Have you ever worked with children?
• She has already had an interview.
• Has he ever studied a foreign language?
• They hadn't decided on a profession yet.
• Have they ever worked abroad?
• How long has the family worn glasses?

Scotland's Natural Beauty: The Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye, located in the northwest of Scotland, is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. In addition, it is a wonderful place for a holiday for people of all ages.

Magnificent Coast and Mountains

Skye is known for its magnificent coast and beautiful mountains. Although there are not many hotels or restaurants, the area is so beautiful that many people go there each year for their summer holiday. When we visited the island last summer, I loved taking long walks through the splendid mountains and along the beautiful coast.

History and Community on Skye

Most of the people who live on the Isle of Skye earn a living from farming, tourism, or forestry. They are quiet people who are proud... Continue reading "Scotland's Best: Isle of Skye and Edinburgh Travel" »

Sentence Structure

Sentence: is a word or word group that contains a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought. Ex. Tony the outstanding baseball player on the team, is my brother.

Fragment: Is a word or word group that is capitalized and punctuated as a sentence but does not contain both a subject and a verb. Ex. Tony the outstanding baseball player on the team.

Complete Subject: Consists of the simple subject and any words that modify the simple subject. Ex. The flowers in the vase are wilted.

Complete Predicate: Consists of the verb and all the words that modify the verb and complete its meaning. Ex. She has pasted the notice.

Understood Subject: In a request or a command, the subject is usually not stated. In such sentences, you is... Continue reading "Understanding Sentence Structure: Definitions and Examples" »

English Adjectives and Product Descriptors

Enhance your English vocabulary with this list of common adjectives and product descriptors, complete with their Spanish translations. These terms are essential for describing objects, qualities, and features.

Attractive / Unattractive

Atractivo / No atractivo

Bacon-shaped

Con forma de tocino

Battery-operated

De pilas

Boot-shaped

Con forma de bota

Ceramic

Cerámica

Child-friendly

Apto para menores

Chocolate-shaped

Con forma de chocolate

Delicious

Delicioso

Disposable

Desechable

Dustproof

A prueba de polvo

Eco-friendly

Ecológico

Economical

Económico

Eye-catching

Llamativo

Funky

Original / Moderno

Giant-sized

Tamaño gigante / familiar

Glass

De cristal

Handy-sized

De tamaño práctico

Heart-shaped

Con forma de corazón

High quality

De alta

William Shakespeare: Literary Legacy and Macbeth's Tragedy

One of the most well-known English writers is William Shakespeare. Shakespeare is famous for both his plays and his poems. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, where he lived for many years. Later, he also lived in London. His plays first appeared in London theatres in the 1590s. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth are some of Shakespeare's most popular plays.

The Enduring Influence of Shakespeare's Plays

Shakespeare's works continue to inspire various adaptations, including films, operas, novels, and comic books. One notable example is Macbeth, a powerful tragedy about a Scottish army general who commits regicide and other murders to become the King of Scotland. In this play,... Continue reading "Literary Classics and Cryptid Legends: Unveiling Famous Stories" »

English Grammar Exercises

voca: ej1: 1. browsing 2. delivered. 3. exchanged 4. afford. EJ2c1. spreeing. 2.belt.3bugged.4.mouth EJ3. 1.recycled. 2.pollutant 3. incinerator. 4.compost EJ4: 1. manufactures 2. changing room. 3. by credit card. 4. till we drop. REA: 1.D 2.A 3.B EJ 2: 1. secure, 2. long-term. 5. plant-pots 6. sweat. GR EJ 1: 1.was arrested 2. was stolen 3.are checked 4. is lock EJ 2: be bought 2. were sold 3. he given 4. has been abandoned. EJ 3: 1. Mary has / gets her hair washed 2.Jonathan is having / getting a cake made. 3. you will hace your car stolen if yo leave it unlocked 4. i enjoy having/getting my gifts wrapped. EJ 4: 1 has your computer ever been accessed by a hacker? 2. I had my password stolen 3. Should i have /get my... Continue reading "English Grammar Exercises and Vocabulary" »