Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Primary education

Mojacar: Discover the Most Colorful Place in Andalusia

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Mojacar: A Colorful Paradise in Andalusia

If you love being surrounded by nature in the mountains or enjoy swimming in the sea, Mojacar is the perfect destination for you!

Don't waste your time and pay attention! Have you ever been to Mojacar?

Mojacar is said to be one of the most colorful places in Andalusia, so take note of it. Also, I recommend you don't spend much money on accommodation, as you'll spend a lot of time enjoying the outdoors.

Article Structure

An Eye-Catching Title: The first paragraph has to be captivating. Each paragraph should comprise a single point or idea. In the conclusion or final paragraph, continue to captivate the reader; don't just summarize.

To achieve this, close your article with one or two rhetorical or open questions....

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Mastering Basic English Grammar: Verbs, Tenses, and Questions

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English Grammar Fundamentals: Contractions and Possessives

Subject-Verb Contractions and Possessive Adjectives

Compare the use of contractions (Subject + Verb "to be") with corresponding possessive adjectives:

  • I'm a Sean Penn fan. My favorite actor is Sean Penn.
  • You're a tennis fan. Your favorite sport is tennis.
  • He's an actor. His new movie is great.
  • She's a famous singer. Her voice is amazing.
  • We're Giants fans. Our favorite team is the Giants.
  • They're tennis players. Their matches are exciting.

Yes/No Questions and Negation (Verb To Be)

Forming questions and providing short answers, including negative forms:

QuestionAffirmative Short AnswerNegative Short AnswerNegative Full Sentence
Am I late?Yes, you are.No, you're not.You're not late.
Are you busy?
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Analyzing Robot Logic: Cutie, Dave, and Herbie's Dilemmas

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Chapter 3: Cutie and the Logic of Creation

1. The Core Conflict on Solar Station 5

What problem do Powell and Donovan face on Solar Station 5?

Powell and Donovan’s primary problem on Solar Station 5 is that the robot, Cutie (NS-2), refuses to believe that they, as humans, created him.

2. Cutie's Belief System

Why does Cutie not believe that Powell and Donovan created him? Who does he believe created him?

Cutie finds it illogical that inferior beings like humans could have manufactured him. Based on his superior logic, he concludes that the Converter, a massive energy machine, must have been his creator. He refers to the Converter as ‘The Master’.

3. The Electron Storm Incident

What do Powell and Donovan fear during the electron storm, and what

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Master English Grammar: Clauses, Passive Voice & Vocabulary

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Descriptive Adjectives

  • Bald, absent-minded, kind, greedy, amusing.
  • Shy, attractive, lazy, boring, amusing/witty.

Crime-Related Vocabulary

  • Knock out, injury, assault, mask, report.
  • Weapon, burglary, local authority, death penalty, commit.

Relative Clauses: Examples

Here are some examples of sentences using relative clauses with who, which, where, and whose.

  • I am reading a great book which was written by Tolstoy.
  • She is a wonderful person who helps a lot of people.
  • Paris, which is in the north of France, is a beautiful city.
  • There's the church where we got married.
  • She is a famous actress whose son plays for Manchester United.

Practice Sentences

  1. Ms. Smith, who has straight hair, is my friend.
  2. Lisbon, which is on the west coast, is the capital of Portugal.
  3. Malaga,
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Mastering English Grammar: Practice Exercises

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Transforming Sentences

Exercise 1

Lucy rarely gets less than 90 percent in her Language exam.

RARE

It is rare for Lucy to get less than 90 percent in her Language exam.

Exercise 2

Peter is normally very talkative, so I'm surprised he was so quiet. LIKE

I'm surprised that Peter didn't say much because it's not like him to be so quiet.

Exercise 3

My daughter never asks when she borrows my clothes! ALWAYS

My daughter is always taking my clothes without asking!

Exercise 4

I can't wait to meet the President! FORWARD

I'm really looking forward to meeting the President!

Exercise 5

The boys had to wash their hands before having lunch. MADE

The boys were made to wash their hands before having lunch.

Exercise 6

There is no need for you to help me with the washing up....

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English Grammar Exercises: Improve Your Skills

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English Grammar Exercises

  1. (5a, 4b, 3c, 1d, 2e)
  2. (2a, 4b, 1c, 3d)
  3. (4a, 3b, 2c, 5d, 1e)
  4. (1 finish, 2 prevent, 3 still, 4 wind, 5 overrated, 6 catch, 7 in, 8 warm, 9 succeed, 10 issue, 11 take effect, 12 blame, 13 trust, 14 advise, 15 calls)

Sentence Completion

  1. I find it very difficult to get over the English exams.
  2. I feel miserable when I don't pass the exam.
  3. I would love to strengthen my English.
  4. My life will improve if I enjoy it every day.
  5. Talking with my friends keeps me sane.
  6. I can't deal with crazy people.
  7. I must cut down on my hours of doing nothing.
  8. I always insist on not using drugs.
  9. I rely on passing the exam.
  10. I participated in the race and I won.
  11. I never argue with my father.

Verb Conjugation

  1. (1)
  2. read
  3. are changing
  4. are sitting
  5. live
  6. (6)
  7. (7)
  8. (8) combines
  9. calls
  10. choose
  11. (
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Common Irregular Verbs in English

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InfinitivePast SimplePast ParticipleSpanish
bewas/werebeenser/estar
becomebecamebecomellegar a ser
beginbeganbeguncomenzar
breakbrokebrokenromper
bringbroughtbroughttraer
buildbuiltbuiltconstruir
buyboughtboughtcomprar
catchcaughtcaughtagarrar
choosechosechosenelegir
comecamecomevenir
cutcutcutcortar
dodiddonehacer
drawdrewdrawndibujar
drinkdrankdrunkbeber
drivedrovedrivenconducir
eatateeatencomer
fallfellfallencaer
feelfeltfeltsentir
findfoundfoundencontrar
flyflewflownvolar
forgetforgotforgottenolvidar
getgotgot/gottenobtener/conseguir
givegavegivendar
gowentgoneir
growgrewgrowncultivar/crecer
hanghunghungcolgar
havehadhadtener/haber
hearheardheardoír
keepkeptkeptguardar
knowknewknownsaber/conocer

Structure of Verb Forms for English Questions

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QUESTIONS ESTRUCTURA

FORMA VERBAL

QU

A

S

M

COMPLEMENTS

Question word

Auxiliary verb

Subject

Main verb

Present simple

Where

do

you

work?

What

does

Martha

think

about the project?

How many kids

does

Bob

have?

Past Simple

How

did

you

usually go

to school?

When

did

you

get home

from work yesterday?

Where

did

you

buy

this t-shirt?

When

did

she

go

to Yosemite Valley

Present continuous

What

are

you

doing

at the moment?

What time

are

we

meeting up

for dinner?

are

you

helping

your father?

What

are

you

doing

tomorrow?

Past continuous

What

was

Jim

doing

when you called?

How

was

he

feeling

after the surgery?

What

was

she

doing

at work?

Why

were

the children

eating

candy before the dinner?

Present perfect

How much money

have

you

spent

on clothes this month?

What

have

they

been doing

all day?

How long

has

the client

been waiting

for their order?

Future simple

When

are

you

going

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Ayrton Méndez — Personal Profile, Hobbies & Future Plans

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Short Profile for a Social Website

Write a short profile about yourself for a social website. Make it interesting! Write at least ten lines.

Hello, my name is Ayrton Méndez Pila. I'm 21 years old, I am of Ecuadorian nationality and I have lived in Murcia since I was 11 years old. I have a little sister.

Interests and Hobbies

I really like animals, especially dogs. I have two dogs called Kyra and Laky. I like sports and my favorite sport is football. I am a Barcelona fan and my favorite player is Luis Suárez. I also like bikes and I am a follower of Marc Márquez.

Work and Studies

I have been working at a gas station for eight months, while I am still studying to improve. I would like to continue studying veterinary medicine at university.

Complete

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Inspector Goole Analysis: Identity and Symbolism

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Who is the Inspector and What is His Role?

Is he Priestley, God, the voice of conscience, a dream, a time traveler, or a police inspector? There are many options to consider.

The Collective Subconscious

“We do not live alone. We are all members of one body.” Priestley was interested in the ideas of the famous psychologist Carl Jung. He believed that in dreams, we lose our identity and enter the “collective subconscious,” where we all share experiences and the things we dream of have a common significance.

Time Pressure and Knowledge

From the beginning of Act III until his exit, the Inspector is pressured by time. He knows that the news of the suicide will reach the telephone, even though he claims he has limits to his knowledge.

“That’s

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