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Saturday 27 September 2008
Sunday 7 September 2008
Model verb exercise
<http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal8.htm>
My score is 76%. I got 19 out of 25. 6 wrong sentenses left:
2. The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But we [cannot / must not / don't have to] read it if we don't want to.
3. Susan [couldn't / can't / might not] hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
8. You [can't / couldn't / won't be able to] do the job if you didn't speak Japanese fluently.
11. You [may / would / might] eave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused yourself.
18. I can't stand these people - I [have got to / might / had better] get out of here. I'm going to take off for awhile while you get rid of them.
21. Terry and Frank said they would come over right after work, so they [can / have to / should] be here by 6:00.
Here are my right sentenses:
1. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He must be exhausted after such a long flight.
4. The television isn't working. It must have been damaged during the move.
5. Kate: Can you hold your breath for more than a minute?Jack: No, I can't.
6. You don't have to be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a penny to their name.
7. I've redone this math problem at least twenty times, but my answer is wrong according to the answer key. The answer in the book must be wrong!
9. You shouldn't worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't. If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will find work.
10. You have to be kidding! That can't be true.
12. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It must have cost a fortune.
13. Shall we move into the living room? It's more comfortable in there and there's a beautiful view of the lake.
14. If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I would be floating down the Colorado River right now.
15. At first, my boss didn't want to hire Sam. But, because I had previously worked with Sam, I told my boss that he ought to take another look at his resume and reconsider him for the position.
16. You had better take along some cash. The restaurant may not accept credit cards.
17. The machine can be turned on by flipping this switch.
19. You mustn't forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
20. Do you always have to say the first thing that pops into your head. Can't you think once in a while before you speak?
22. Yesterday, I had to cram all day for my French final. I didn't get to sleep until after midnight.
23. We shall no longer suffer the injustice of oppression! Freedom shall be ours!
24. If I had gone to the University of Miami, I could have participated in their Spanish immersion program.
25. The lamp might not be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
My score is 76%. I got 19 out of 25. 6 wrong sentenses left:
2. The book is optional. My professor said we could read it if we needed extra credit. But we [cannot / must not / don't have to] read it if we don't want to.
3. Susan [couldn't / can't / might not] hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.
8. You [can't / couldn't / won't be able to] do the job if you didn't speak Japanese fluently.
11. You [may / would / might] eave the table once you have finished your meal and politely excused yourself.
18. I can't stand these people - I [have got to / might / had better] get out of here. I'm going to take off for awhile while you get rid of them.
21. Terry and Frank said they would come over right after work, so they [can / have to / should] be here by 6:00.
Here are my right sentenses:
1. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He must be exhausted after such a long flight.
4. The television isn't working. It must have been damaged during the move.
5. Kate: Can you hold your breath for more than a minute?Jack: No, I can't.
6. You don't have to be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a penny to their name.
7. I've redone this math problem at least twenty times, but my answer is wrong according to the answer key. The answer in the book must be wrong!
9. You shouldn't worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the job, or you don't. If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will find work.
10. You have to be kidding! That can't be true.
12. Jenny's engagement ring is enormous! It must have cost a fortune.
13. Shall we move into the living room? It's more comfortable in there and there's a beautiful view of the lake.
14. If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I would be floating down the Colorado River right now.
15. At first, my boss didn't want to hire Sam. But, because I had previously worked with Sam, I told my boss that he ought to take another look at his resume and reconsider him for the position.
16. You had better take along some cash. The restaurant may not accept credit cards.
17. The machine can be turned on by flipping this switch.
19. You mustn't forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The landlord is very strict about paying on time.
20. Do you always have to say the first thing that pops into your head. Can't you think once in a while before you speak?
22. Yesterday, I had to cram all day for my French final. I didn't get to sleep until after midnight.
23. We shall no longer suffer the injustice of oppression! Freedom shall be ours!
24. If I had gone to the University of Miami, I could have participated in their Spanish immersion program.
25. The lamp might not be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.
model verb exercise
<http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal7.htm>
My score is 75 %, My these sentenses are wrong. Wrong ansers are bold, and right answers are red
5. The package [should have been delivered / should be delivering / should be delivered ]tomorrow afternoon. It was sent by express mail this morning.
7. You can't mean that! You [must joke / have got to be joking / have to have joked].
8. If Debbie hasn't come home yet, she [must still wait / must still be waiting / must still have waited] for us in the coffee shop.
12. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I [could have taken / might be taken / ought to be taking] scuba diving lessons.
13. Margaret agreed to meet us at the entrance to the theater. She [ought to be waiting / ought to wait / ought to have waited] for us when we get there.
Here are my right sentences:
1. I'm not really sure where Beverly is. She might be sitting in the living room, or perhaps she's in the backyard.
2. Doug must have returned the video we rented on his way to work. It was on the table, but now it's gone.
3. You ought to check the air pressure in your tires. You don't want to get a flat tire on your trip.
4. The computer isn't working. It must have been damaged during production.
6. You have to book the tickets for the play in advance - they sell out quickly.
9. Mike decided not to join us for lunch. He had to stay at work to finish the marketing report.
10. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I would be lying on a white sand beach right now.
11. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I would not have had to come to work this week.
14. It might have been Sam who called and didn't leave a message on the answering machine. He said he wanted to get together with us this weekend.
15. The machine can be turned on by flipping this switch.
16. She might have been crying. That could have been why her eyes were so red and swollen.
17. If she was crying, she must have been very upset.
18. That painting might not have been painted by Picasso. It could be a forgery.
19. Your diving equipment must be cleaned regularly if you want to keep it in good condition.
20. If I hadn't taken a taxi, I might have been waiting for you at the train station for hours.
My score is 75 %, My these sentenses are wrong. Wrong ansers are bold, and right answers are red
5. The package [should have been delivered / should be delivering / should be delivered ]tomorrow afternoon. It was sent by express mail this morning.
7. You can't mean that! You [must joke / have got to be joking / have to have joked].
8. If Debbie hasn't come home yet, she [must still wait / must still be waiting / must still have waited] for us in the coffee shop.
12. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I [could have taken / might be taken / ought to be taking] scuba diving lessons.
13. Margaret agreed to meet us at the entrance to the theater. She [ought to be waiting / ought to wait / ought to have waited] for us when we get there.
Here are my right sentences:
1. I'm not really sure where Beverly is. She might be sitting in the living room, or perhaps she's in the backyard.
2. Doug must have returned the video we rented on his way to work. It was on the table, but now it's gone.
3. You ought to check the air pressure in your tires. You don't want to get a flat tire on your trip.
4. The computer isn't working. It must have been damaged during production.
6. You have to book the tickets for the play in advance - they sell out quickly.
9. Mike decided not to join us for lunch. He had to stay at work to finish the marketing report.
10. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I would be lying on a white sand beach right now.
11. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I would not have had to come to work this week.
14. It might have been Sam who called and didn't leave a message on the answering machine. He said he wanted to get together with us this weekend.
15. The machine can be turned on by flipping this switch.
16. She might have been crying. That could have been why her eyes were so red and swollen.
17. If she was crying, she must have been very upset.
18. That painting might not have been painted by Picasso. It could be a forgery.
19. Your diving equipment must be cleaned regularly if you want to keep it in good condition.
20. If I hadn't taken a taxi, I might have been waiting for you at the train station for hours.
Review of Model verb
Level of certainty:
will/won't > may/ may not > might/mightn't
Summarise:
PRESENT/ FUTURE: model verb + bare infinitive
will or won't: event is certain to occur
must or can't/couldn't: most logical or rational outcome
should or shouldn't: want something to happen with a reasonable expectation
may or may not: something will possibly happen
might/could or mightn't: will possibly happen, but we are less certain (< color="#006600">PAST: model verb + have + Verb 3
model verb = the same in PRESENT / FUTURE
This website will be clearer than my summary.
<http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-grammar-modal-verbs.htm>
will/won't > may/ may not > might/mightn't
Summarise:
PRESENT/ FUTURE: model verb + bare infinitive
will or won't: event is certain to occur
must or can't/couldn't: most logical or rational outcome
should or shouldn't: want something to happen with a reasonable expectation
may or may not: something will possibly happen
might/could or mightn't: will possibly happen, but we are less certain (< color="#006600">PAST: model verb + have + Verb 3
model verb = the same in PRESENT / FUTURE
This website will be clearer than my summary.
<http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-grammar-modal-verbs.htm>
linking word
-CONTRAST:
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/contrast.htm>
It is not difficult as i thought. My perfect score:8/8. Or this is an easy exercise, isn't it?
- ADDITION:
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/addition.htm>
1
I overslept this morning. ........ , my car ran out of petrol on the way to work.
Not only that X
Furthermore X
4
........ the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.
In addition to X
Besides X
My score is 6 out of 8. I also study more about informal and formal language. For example, 'not only that' using in everyday conversation, but 'furthermore' is more formal and used in written.
- CAUSE AND RESULT:
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/result.htm>
1. The accident happened because of terrible weather.
The accident ........ bad weather. (RESULT)
--> was a result of --> was the result of/happened as a result of
2. The train was cancelled so I missed my appointment
......... the cancellation I missed my appointment. (CONSEQUENCE)
--> The consequence of --> As a consequence of
3. They decided to buy a new car because of the problems they were having with their old one.
They decided to buy a new car ........ problems with their old one. (SINCE)
--> since the time of
--> since they had been having / since they were having / since they had had
4. We were unable to contact you as communications were so poor.
We couldn't contact you ........ communications were so poor. (OWING)
--> because our owning --> owing to the fact that
5. You have been late every morning this week so we have deducted the lost time from your wages.
We have deducted money from your wages ........ you have been late every morning this week.(DUE)
--> due to the fact is that --> due to the fact that
6. I was sent home from school because I was feeling sick.
The student was sent home ........ the fact that he was feeling sick. (ACCOUNT)
--> accountant into--> on account of
7. It was too far to walk so we caught the bus.
We got the bus as ........ to walk. (ENOUGH)
--> as not enough close --> it wasn't near enough / it was not near enough
8. The film was so boring that we decided to leave early
......... we decided to leave early. (SUCH)
--> what such a boring film -->It was such a boring film
This is a very difficult exercise i have ever done. I didn't have any right answers. Neverthless, i suggest that exercise because it is good for your academic writing style.
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/contrast.htm>
It is not difficult as i thought. My perfect score:8/8. Or this is an easy exercise, isn't it?
- ADDITION:
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/addition.htm>
1
I overslept this morning. ........ , my car ran out of petrol on the way to work.
Not only that X
Furthermore X
4
........ the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.
In addition to X
Besides X
My score is 6 out of 8. I also study more about informal and formal language. For example, 'not only that' using in everyday conversation, but 'furthermore' is more formal and used in written.
- CAUSE AND RESULT:
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/result.htm>
1. The accident happened because of terrible weather.
The accident ........ bad weather. (RESULT)
--> was a result of --> was the result of/happened as a result of
2. The train was cancelled so I missed my appointment
......... the cancellation I missed my appointment. (CONSEQUENCE)
--> The consequence of --> As a consequence of
3. They decided to buy a new car because of the problems they were having with their old one.
They decided to buy a new car ........ problems with their old one. (SINCE)
--> since the time of
--> since they had been having / since they were having / since they had had
4. We were unable to contact you as communications were so poor.
We couldn't contact you ........ communications were so poor. (OWING)
--> because our owning --> owing to the fact that
5. You have been late every morning this week so we have deducted the lost time from your wages.
We have deducted money from your wages ........ you have been late every morning this week.(DUE)
--> due to the fact is that --> due to the fact that
6. I was sent home from school because I was feeling sick.
The student was sent home ........ the fact that he was feeling sick. (ACCOUNT)
--> accountant into--> on account of
7. It was too far to walk so we caught the bus.
We got the bus as ........ to walk. (ENOUGH)
--> as not enough close --> it wasn't near enough / it was not near enough
8. The film was so boring that we decided to leave early
......... we decided to leave early. (SUCH)
--> what such a boring film -->It was such a boring film
This is a very difficult exercise i have ever done. I didn't have any right answers. Neverthless, i suggest that exercise because it is good for your academic writing style.
- TIME:
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/writing/linking/time.htm>
1
........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.
In the beginning X
At the beginning X
2
........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.
In the beginning
At the beginning X X
3
We waited ages for a bus. ........ we decided to walk home.
Eventually X
At last X
4
The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ........ the curtain rose.
Lastly X
At last X
8
I played a lot of tennis ........ I was on holiday.
during X
while X
I got 3 out of 8. I still don't know why i am wrong. What is the different betwwen 'lastly' and 'at last', 'during' and 'while', 'eventually'?
Tricky Word Forms
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/strategy/wform/tricky.htm>
1
Your help has been.......... . I couldn't have finished my essay without it.
valuable
invaluable X
2
You'll enjoy reading this book. As well as being informative it's really ..... in places, too.
humorous X
humourous
3
Many people think that capital punishment is completely ......
unacceptable X
unacceptible
4
I'm getting a bit fed-up with your ....... behaviour. Why don't you try behaving like a grown-up?
childlike
childish X
5
More people are turning to organic food these days because they're worried about all the different ........ in processed food.
additions X
additives X
6
The patient lifted up his ...... hand for the doctor to examine.
bloody X
bloodlike
7
It was absolutely ........ trying to repair the broken bicycle.
useful X
useless X
8
He is an ........ by birth although he lived in Spain for most of his childhood.
English X
Englishman X
I got 5 out of 8. The correct answer is red.
1
Your help has been.......... . I couldn't have finished my essay without it.
valuable
invaluable X
2
You'll enjoy reading this book. As well as being informative it's really ..... in places, too.
humorous X
humourous
3
Many people think that capital punishment is completely ......
unacceptable X
unacceptible
4
I'm getting a bit fed-up with your ....... behaviour. Why don't you try behaving like a grown-up?
childlike
childish X
5
More people are turning to organic food these days because they're worried about all the different ........ in processed food.
additions X
additives X
6
The patient lifted up his ...... hand for the doctor to examine.
bloody X
bloodlike
7
It was absolutely ........ trying to repair the broken bicycle.
useful X
useless X
8
He is an ........ by birth although he lived in Spain for most of his childhood.
English X
Englishman X
I got 5 out of 8. The correct answer is red.
Common Internal Spelling Changes
<http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/cae/students/strategy/wform/cross.htm>
Puzzle Title
Clues Across
1.
The doctor has ..... me to adopt a healthier diet. (ADVICE) ADVICED
3.
She ..... showed her baby son off to her friends. (PRIDE) PROUDLY
4.
She needs a ..... period of recovery after the operation. (LONG) LENGTHY
5.
Make sure you have a lot of speaking ..... before the exam. (PRACTISE) PRACTICE
6.
At this end of the pool the water is about 2 metres in ..... . (DEEP) DEPTH
7.
I do fifty ..... of the pool every morning. (WIDE) WIDTHS
8.
I'm not going up there. I'm scared of ..... . (HIGH) HEIGHTH
Clues Down
2.
The foundations of the building need ..... . (STRONG) STRENGTHENING
Another difficult exercise is made. I have only one right word. :-(
Puzzle Title
Clues Across
1.
The doctor has ..... me to adopt a healthier diet. (ADVICE) ADVICED
3.
She ..... showed her baby son off to her friends. (PRIDE) PROUDLY
4.
She needs a ..... period of recovery after the operation. (LONG) LENGTHY
5.
Make sure you have a lot of speaking ..... before the exam. (PRACTISE) PRACTICE
6.
At this end of the pool the water is about 2 metres in ..... . (DEEP) DEPTH
7.
I do fifty ..... of the pool every morning. (WIDE) WIDTHS
8.
I'm not going up there. I'm scared of ..... . (HIGH) HEIGHTH
Clues Down
2.
The foundations of the building need ..... . (STRONG) STRENGTHENING
Another difficult exercise is made. I have only one right word. :-(
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