Lesson 290--December 2014 Quiz

For today's post, I have decided that a test would be a good thing.  The test will have two parts.  The first part will be a fix the mistake section and the second part will be a fill in the preposition part.

Part A

In this part of the test, please correct the mistakes in the sentences.  Please check your answers (there is at least one tricky one) by clicking on the test answer link in the top right corner.

1. I haven't been to the mall yesterday.
2. Greg is married with Maria.
3. If I were being taller, I would be a basketball player.
4. It's time I buy a new television.
5. It was too cold that I decided to stay home.
6. Daniel lives near to the library that has the biggest book collection.
7. Being the tallest building in Toronto, I went there.
8. Janine was very exhausted and fell asleep immediately after getting home.

Part B

In this part of the test, please choose the correct preposition to fit in the blank.  Please check your answers (there is at least one tricky one) by clicking on the test answer link in the top right corner.

1. Timothy is looking forward ___ the movie.
2. Matthew is very protective___ his sister.
3. Alonso's father was very disappointed ___ him.
4. The teacher was very pleased ___ her student's work.
5. Brad Pitt is divorced ___ Jennifer Aniston.
6. All of the workers were too engaged ___ their work to notice the argument in the office.
7. Julia was fond ___ writing long letters to her friends and family.
8. John and Cindy rescued several dogs ___ the fire at the farmhouse.
9. The Smiths do not approve ___ their son's choice for a bride.
10. Let's discuss ___ the problem.

Check your answers here

http://englishchunksquizanswers.blogspot.ca/2014/12/december-2014-quiz-answers.html

 

Good Luck on the Speaking Exam

They look happy

Good luck on the speaking tests everyone.  I know you will all do well.
Just remember:

1. You have practiced.
2. You know what to say.
3. You and your partner work well together.
4. Your best is good enough.
5. I am confident, so you should be too.
6. There are no bad pictures.
7. Even if you hate the pictures, keep talking.
8. Fourteen minutes is not a long time.

a familiar picture

Before the test:

• speak English in the lounge to each other
• laugh and relax

Lesson 188--"ever" words

Using "ever" words

These words include whenever, whoever, whomever, wherever, whatever and however*

(However is used differently than the conjunction use of however)

These words incorporate the idea of "any" within them.

examples

You can go wherever you want.

You can go anywhere you want.

You can talk to whomever you want.

You can talk to anyone you want.

You dress however you want for the party.

You can dress any way you want for the party.