THE LANGUAGES COUNCIL

VOCABULARY TIME 2O MINUTES COMMON ERRORS

1. _____ his having studied French, he found the course very difficult.
Although Despite

8.I wasn't able to do any work because of the _____ interruptions.

Continual continuous

2.The movie was _____ boring he fell asleep!

Such so

9.You can't wear those trousers! They are _____.

Creased crinkled

3.Try to use your ______ when answering this question.

Phantasy imagination

10. Did Henry Ford _____ the car?

Invent discover

11. The car needs to have its _____ repaired 4.I _____ about how my friend was doing in Rotterdam
Wandered wondered Breaks brakes

12. _____ I'm concerned, you can come along.

As long as As far as

5.He should be arriving _____.

Briefly shortly

13. _____ he was reluctant to help, he finally lent a helping hand

Despite Although

6.They went to a basketball ____ on Saturday night.

Play game

14. The _____ of the school welcomed the new students to classes
Principle principal

7.Unfortunately, unemployment is on the ____ again

Rise raise

15. Olympia is the _____ of Washington State

Capital capitol

GRAMMAR
He eats ice cream daily RULE

PATTERN OF SENTENCE I eat ice-cream daily

TIME 2O MINUTES

SUBJECT---VERB---OBJECT
SUBJECT OBJECT EAT/EATS HE SHE IT VERB (1st form)

HE/I ICECREAM I WE YOU

USE {S/ES}

DO NOT USE {S/ES}

THEY
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EXERCISE

Complete the sentences .Use these verbs

1. 2. 3. 4. Margaret __________ four languages. The city museum usually_________at 5p.m. The water _____________at 100 degrees Celsius Shoes are expensive. They ________a lot of money.

Boil, close cost, like, meet, open, and speak

5. 6. 7. In Britain the bank usually__________at 9a.m. My job is very interesting .I _________a lot of people. I________ Julia

Do you know him? I do not know him

IN INTERROGATIVE& NEGATIVE SENTENCES

Does she know you? She does not know me

USE DO/DOES

I, WE, YOU, THEY HE, SHE, IT EXERCISE 1 2 3

DO DOES

Use I never. or I often. or I dont. very often 4 5 (Eat in restaurants)______________________ (Travel by train)________________________

(Watch TV)___________________________ (Go to the Theatre)______________________ (Ride a bicycle)_________________________

The sun rises in the east (UNIVERSAL LAW) SUBJECT; SUN VERB; I ST FORM OF VERB RISE (S) OBJECT; EAST I get up early in the morning (DAILY ROUTINE) SUBJECT; I VERB; I ST FORM OF VERB GET; OBJECT; MORNING He is a tall boy (STATEMENT) SUBJECT; HE VERB; I ST FORM OF VERB IS; OBJECT; BOY Manmohan Singh is the Prime minister of India (FACT) SUBJECT; MANMOHAN SINGH VERB; I ST FORM OF VERB IS; OBJECT;
INDIA

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE SUBJECT +IST FORM OF VERB+(IS/AM/ARE) USED IN UNIVERSAL LAW, HABIT/DAILY ROUTINE, STATEMENT, FACT

EXERCISE 1. The Sun_____________by day (shine) 2. Plants_________more quickly in summer than in winter (grow) 3. Sita _____________the piano brilliantly (played) 4. He__________his promises (kept) SPEAKING TOPIC : GIVE YOUR INTRODUCTION

5. I___________office at 5.30p.m. (Left) 6. We usually___________ the news on TV at 9.00 p.m. (watched) 7. I ____________what you say. (Knew)

AGREEING /DISAGREEING

When you agree Yes, I think youre right I agree with you. I think so too. Neither do I /So do I.
SAYING NO NICELY

When you dont agree No, I think youre wrong. I dont agree. I dont think so. I dont/I do.

Would you like to see a film tonight? Im afraid I cant go out tonight. Ive got a test tomorrow. Why dont we have some Chinese food? Sorry, but I dont particularly like Chinese food. How about taking a nice walk? Id really rather not take a walk this afternoon.
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Would you like to come to the museum with us? Thank you, but its not my idea of a fun afternoon out. Lets go for a drive Sorry, Im not really fond of driving for the fun of it. Why dont you stay the night? Thats very kind of you, but I really have to get back to the city.
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AGREEING

That seems a splendid idea. Yes, of course. Yes, all right. Ok. Yeah, great. Ok that sounds fine.

Why not? Sure. I quite agree. You are quite right. Thats a good idea Yes, that had been very nice I suppose you are right

A good suggestion I think well give it a try That had been fine. What a good idea. I had liked that very much. All right lets do that.

DISAGREEING
I am not so sure Thats easier said than done I am not sure that had been wise. Your idea sounds good, but I dont think itll work. I am not sure Ill go along with that. No, lets try that one instead. Thats very well for you to say I am not sure about that actually I doubt that will work Your suggestion sounds fine in theory, but I dont think it would work in practice.

USING YES
Is Ravi the tallest boy in the class? Yes, he is. Is there a blackboard in your classroom?
USING NO

Yes, there is. Do you like curry? Yes, I do. Using an informal yes

Isnt that building beautiful? Yeah. Very beautiful.

Are you Shebas sister? No. (this sounds rude. polite people usually say something else after the word no) Are you Shebas sister? EXERCISE 1. All school children should wear uniforms. 2. I think all ten-year olds should be in bed by nine oclock. 3. I love eating sour tamarind. 4. I dont like riding on scooters. 5. Boys should learn how to cook.

No, Im not. Im Anas sister. Did you watch TV last night? No, I didnt. I read a book.

6. I think dogs should be allowed in school. 7. I enjoy stories that explain why the world is like it is. 8. Science was the best lesson in the day. 9. That film was very boring 10. I think this is a waste of time

AGREEING RELUCTANTLY
Perhaps you may have a point there. Well, I suppose so. Well, maybe. Yes, you could be right. Yes, you may be right about that. I dont know much, but I can try. Well yes, Ill do it if you like.

Well, Ill try, but I cant promise anything.

DISAGREEING TACTFULLY
Yes, but dont you think Well, you have a point, but Well, yes, but dont forget. Oh, I wont say that exactly. Im not sure I agree with you.

Yes, but what about Yes, thats OK as far as it goes, but Youre probably right, but Do you agree? Dont you agree? Dont you think? Dont you think so? Is it OK? All right? Wouldnt you agree?

INTERRUPTIONS
Excuse me. Sorry to interrupt. Do you know? Are you busy? Look there. Isnt it funny? Isnt it strange? Well, I must be off! Its getting late. Please excuse me, wont you? Can I get you a soft drink? Im sorry, but I believe this is unfair. Can I come in? May I show you something? What about that? Relax! Everything will be all right. Pardon me. May I interrupt for a moment? Excuse me for interrupting but can I say something here? Can I ask a question? Id like to comment on that

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EXERCISE To get someones attention When you want to get pass To tell others you are going to leave the room. You want to ask something. Someone passes by and by chance drops something what will you say. You have to enter the room, as you are late for the class. Someone says something to you but you didnt hear all of it. What do you say? You are sleepy while sitting in a company. What do you say? You want to order an ice cream. The waiter is reading the newspaper. You want to make an urgent call. The person at the P.C.O.is sleeping

Listening Exercise
Lucy: Can you hold the doors a minute, Mike? I've got a big bag here.
Mike:

Hi, Lucy. Nice to see you. Up to the fourth floor?

Lucy: Yes, please. Have you just finished work, Mike? Mike: Actually, I finished at lunchtime today because they're replacing our computers. So I've been at the gym this afternoon. Lucy: Are you going out tonight? Mike: No I don't think so. Why? Are you inviting me somewhere? Lucy: Oh no, I've got lots of work to do. I've actually spent all day trying to write a history essay and I still haven't finished it. I

have to hand it in tomorrow. I started it last week ...

Mike: Well, sorry, I can't help you with that

... (After you.) ... I never enjoyed studying history at school and I wasn't very good

at it either.
Lucy: I don't need any help with the essay. But you can help me by not playing your saxophone. Mike: I'm sorry, I just can't stand it any more. I've lived next door since June and you've played the saxophone every night for

at least an hour.
Lucy: But I thought you liked it. I've lived here for two years. Nobody's ever complained before so I'm really surprised. This is

the first time anyone has asked me not to play. Why haven't you told me this before?
Mike: Huh?

Lucy: I've tried lots of times but I was afraid of sounding rude. Mike: So would you like me to play more quietly? Lucy: No, Mike. I don't want you to play at all. Tonight and ideally never again. Mike: I tell you what. I'll learn some new tunes. Why don't you suggest some? Lucy: Ohhhhhhh ...

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