Various Questions 1

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1. As ___, he forgot to bring his notebook to school.
   a. usual
   b. usually
   Answera
2. He speaks neither English __ French.
   a. or
   b. nor
   Answerb
3. ___ do you call that in English?
   a. How
   b. What
   Answerb
4. The teacher explained ___
   a. the lesson to the student.
   b. the student the lesson.
   Answera
5. He was charged ___ murder.
   a. with
   b. for
   Answera
6. The storm prevented ___ on a picnic.
   a. us to go
   b. us from going
   Answerb
7. The students have no difficulty ___ the exercise.
   a. in doing
   b. to do
   Answera

Academic Writing | Film and Sports Stars

Do you think film and sports stars are paid too much money?

Your Social Studies class have to answer the following question: Do you think film and sports stars are paid too much money? Give your opinion, and your reasons for having that opinion.

My Essay plan

Remember, if I have trouble saying something, make the sentences more simple and use more of them!

Start
Give examples or say why some stars are paid too much .. what about other people, their work is important too (about 70 words)

Main part
Give my opinion. People decide how much is enough because they won't pay more - $100 for a cinema ticket? I think not. Also only a few people earn big money - lots of poor actors too. Stars are an inspiration. (about 110 words)

Conclusion
We pay, so we dont think it is too much (the rest)

Quick check - does the argument make sense?

Academic Writing | Chorley Art Gallery

Write a guided walk through the Gallery for a handbook, giving details of its history as you go along. Write about 150 words.

A- Entrance Hall
B- Main (Original) Hall - Still with some of Chorley's original paintings
C- Cavendish extension - destroyed by fire 1810, rebuilt 1930
D- Special exhibitions section
E- Administrative area. No entry.
F- Milton extension, 1800, second oldest gallery
G- Workshops and art classes

Count or Non-count Nouns?

For each sentence, fill in the blank with the correct response.

1. I went to the tourist office to get _____ information.
a) a few b) a little

2. Kids today spend so _____ time on the internet!
a) much b) many

3. He has a good job and makes a large _____ of money.
a) amount b) number

4. OK, let's do it! But hurry up I don't have _____ time!
a) much b) many

5. I only know _____ people in this city.
a) a little b) a few

Capitalization In English | C

Rewrite each of the following sentences using correct capitalization:

1. these are my favorite colors: blue, red, and pink.

2. did you speak with mr. richardson?

3. he was reading the bible.

4. both christmas and new year's eve are in december.

5. he was one of the most famous writers of the sixteenth century.

Using Commas | C

Rewrite the following sentences, placing commas wherever they belong:

1. “Yes” she said ”my name is Mary.”
_____________________________________

2. She was tired of his lying his smoking and his drinking.
_____________________________________

3. Yes that’s exactly what I mean.
_____________________________________

4. “When will it stop raining?” she asked.
_____________________________________

5. Dave responded “It will stop raining soon.”
_____________________________________

Confused Words | C

Choose the correct response to complete each of the sentences:

1. We have to ____________ help for our cause.

a) illicit b) elicit

2. His website was banned because of ____________ content.

a) illicit b) elicit

3. The Lakers ____________ the Knicks after three quarters.

a) lead b) led

4. This water is unsafe to drink because it contains ____________.

a) led b) lead

5. That was obviously an ____________ to his previous novel.

a) allusion b) illusion

Capitalization In English | B

Rewrite each of the following sentences using correct capitalization:

1. he was born in new york city.

2. his parents were from kalamazoo, michigan.

3. when we were in washington, we saw president obama.

4. the senator was talking to the president.

5. he was examined by dr. jones.

Using Commas | B

Rewrite each of the following sentences using correct capitalization:

1. he was born in new york city.

2. his parents were from kalamazoo, michigan.

3. when we were in washington, we saw president obama.

4. the senator was talking to the president.

5. he was examined by dr. jones.

Confused Words | B

Choose the correct response to complete each of the sentences:

1. Are you telling me that ____________ not coming to the party?
a) their b) they're

2. She likes to go shopping with both my brother and ____________.
a) me b) I

3. Is that his bag or ____________.
a) her's b) hers

4. That isn't your car, it's ____________.
a) our's b) ours

5. I ____________ known you were here.
a) should've b) should of

Capitalization In English | A

Rewrite each of the following sentences using correct capitalization:

1. we saw the brooklyn bridge.

2. we’re going to germany in june.

3. we spent our holidays in the dominican republic.

4. i’m starting my job in may.

5. we often go to the beach in the summer.

Using Commas | A

Rewrite the following sentences, placing commas wherever they belong:

1. He likes to eat apples oranges and bananas.
__________________

2. Having spoken to him earlier I was not surprised to hear the news.
__________________

3. This dish when prepared correctly is very tasty.
__________________

4. We enjoy sailing but we enjoy swimming even more.
__________________

5. Robert the son of the painter is 35 years old.
__________________

Confused Words | A

Choose the correct response to complete each of the sentences: 

1. They are not going to ____________ this game. 

a) loose b) lose 

2. I think my pants are a little too ____________ 

a) lose b) loose 

3. This is one of the side ____________ of this medication. 

a) effects b) affects 

4. Taking this medication might ____________ your sleep. 

a) affect b) effect 

5. Make sure that they get ____________ money. 

a) there b) their