Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for English for Secondary education
English Grammar Practice Solutions for Advanced Learners
Verb Tenses: Past and Present Perfect
- sold
- haven't bought / had planned
- had asked / had said
- has just got / hasn't had
- twisted / has spent
Present Perfect Continuous and Simple Past
- have you been staying
- have been
- have you enjoyed
- didn't expect
- have you been doing
- have been walking
- have been working
- has tried
Modal Verbs and Their Uses
- Graham must be waiting at the bus stop.
- Wayne may have lost the game yesterday.
- You needn't have bought a ticket.
- You mustn't drive when drunk.
- Dan should have done his homework.
Conditional Sentences: Verb Forms
- have - will
- would - have - had
- had - have
- had - would
- would - have
Reported Speech Transformations
- Rosalind said that she hadn't seen the documentary the previous night.
- Penn said that we couldn't sit on that sofa.
- Amy asked if she
Toronto Travel Highlights and Hotel Complaint Experience
Toronto: Canada's Vibrant Metropolis
Toronto is the largest city in Canada, with a population of about two and a half million people. It is home to diverse ethnic groups, and residents speak more than one hundred different languages! It is truly fascinating.
Must-See Toronto Attractions
- Landmarks: Start your visit at the iconic monuments.
- Views: Enjoy breathtaking city vistas.
- Sports: If you are a sports fan, you must visit the stadium, which features a retractable roof.
Culture, Dining, and Atmosphere
Toronto is a vibrant cultural hub. You can enjoy numerous plays and shows in the theatre, and the city hosts great street festivals. Dining is never a problem, as the city offers a wide variety of fabulous restaurants. Alternatively, you can shop at...
Mastering English Verb Forms and Complex Sentences
Verb Tense and Sentence Structure Practice
Verb Conjugation Bank
loves / saw / thought / goes / writes / has been doing / had collected / was standing / had been waiting / saw / didn't stop / were wearing / had passed / had crashed
Grammar Exercises
- If only I had made something to help you.
- I wish there were tickets for the concert.
- If only Robert's brother took his shoes with permission.
- Our school has a computer room where we can go after school.
- John is the man whose house was destroyed by the fire.
- One of my best friends, who is a lawyer, works for a very important company.
- Children were told to leave the class.
- Nobody had been waiting for me.
- Some flowers were sent by Sam to his mother on her birthday.
- The report will be checked tomorrow.
- I will have
Collocations, Sentence Completion and Rewriting Exercises
Match: Answer Key and Word Groups
MATCH: 3, 4, 2, 5, 6, 1
Complete: Word and Phrase Lists
COMPLETE:
- all in all, no longer, make a go, just the, no such, have a go, well worth
- devoted, appreciation, player, remarkable, originally, enjoyment, useful, rewording, description, currently
- According to the plan, this area is going to be turned into; they must have been taken away; he has just been invited; clearly it had not been cleaned
- in order to, so as not to, to, so that, so as not to
- named, might, moved, no longer
- appreciation, profit, original, security, devoted, acceptable
- virtually, straight, stifling, regrets, summons, abroad, come along, slight
- had bought, take, looked, would have come
- popular, lively, trendy, rarely, relaxing, pretty, absolutely, breathtaking
- virtually,
Catalan Grammar and Literary Analysis Essentials
Opinion Articles: Analysis and Evaluation
An opinion article does not merely inform; it analyzes and evaluates current events. Types of opinion pieces:
- Editorial
- Drawing
- Column
Collaboration: An author who signs their name adds prestige to the communication medium.
Structure of an Opinion Column
A well-structured article includes an introduction, development, and conclusion.
Unstressed Pronouns
These pronouns are placed before or after the verb, forming a single unit in pronunciation. They are placed after the verb in the imperative, infinitive, or gerund forms; otherwise, they precede the verb.
Substitution Rules
- Direct Object (CD): Defined (preceded by article, demonstrative, or possessive), Undefined (no preceding article), or Neutral (referring to
Comprehensive List of Irregular English Verbs
Irregular English Verbs: Conjugation Reference
This list provides the base form, past simple, and past participle of common irregular English verbs, along with their Spanish translations.
Verb Conjugation Table
- Be (was/were, been) – Ser, estar
- Beat (beat, beaten) – Golpear, derrotar
- Become (became, become) – Llegar a ser
- Bear (bore, borne) – Lidiar con
- Begin (began, begun) – Comenzar
- Bend (bent, bent) – Doblar
- Bet (bet, bet) – Apostar
- Bite (bit, bitten) – Morder
- Bleed (bled, bled) – Sangrar
- Blow (blew, blown) – Soplar
- Break (broke, broken) – Romper
- Broadcast (broadcast, broadcast) – Transmitir
- Bring (brought, brought) – Traer
- Build (built, built) – Construir
- Burst (burst, burst) – Reventar
- Buy (bought, bought) – Comprar
- Catch (
My Friend, Key Economic Terms, and Málaga City Profile
My Friend July: A Personal Portrait
July is a really good friend of mine. She is my friend from school. We're both in the same crowd, and we all go out quite often.
- July is short and very slim. She has fair skin and beautiful green eyes.
- Charlie thinks she's quite attractive. Her hair is straight and shoulder-length. She has a great sense of humor.
- She can be a bit bossy, but I don't mind because she's such great company.
- She's generous and helpful, and I can always count on her to be there when I need her.
In her free time, she goes out with her friends and she goes to parties. She is currently studying in high school. In my opinion, she is the best person and the best friend.
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University Exchange & Local Area Improvements
University Exchange Program Analysis
This report analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a group of 50 international students for two weeks.
Methodology
To prepare this report, interviews were conducted with different groups of university students.
Student Perspectives
All students interviewed believe that hosting 50 international students promotes meaningful learning.
Arguments Against Hosting
- Students require accommodation and food; the university would need to provide financial support.
- Students should speak the local language to fully understand subject content.
Arguments in Favor of Hosting
- Fosters multiculturalism.
- Promotes learning their language.
- Provides an opportunity to learn about different countries.
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A Collection of Short Mystery Stories
A Case of Trust
Characters:
- Miller: The police chief
- John Baker: The detective seeking a promotion
- William Cranberry: The victim of a theft
- Madame Eve: A clairvoyant
- Butter: The butler
Detective John Baker is determined to solve a difficult case and earn a promotion. Meanwhile, William Cranberry visits a library and finds a peculiar recipe in a book. Later, at a pawnshop, he discovers a card that piques his curiosity, leading him to Madame Eve, a clairvoyant.
Cranberry's business is struggling, so he follows Madame Eve's advice and places a valuable necklace in his mother's grave for three days. Upon his return, the necklace is gone! Baker's investigation reveals that Cranberry's butler, in cahoots with Madame Eve, has stolen the necklace. Baker successfully...