Essential English Verb Tenses and Modal Verbs Reference
English Verb Tenses: Structures and Time Markers
Present Simple
Used for habits, facts, and scheduled events.
Common Time Expressions (Adverbs of Frequency)
- ALWAYS, USUALLY, GENERALLY, REGULARLY, OCCASIONALLY, FREQUENTLY, OFTEN, SOMETIMES, RARELY, SELDOM, NEVER.
- AT 1 O’CLOCK, AT NIGHT, IN THE MORNING, ON FRIDAYS, EVERY WEEK, ONCE A MONTH, HOW OFTEN…?
Present Continuous
Structure: (AM/IS/ARE + V-ING)
Example: AM SINGING / AM NOT SINGING / AM I SINGING?
Time Markers
- NOW, RIGHT NOW, AT THE MOMENT, AT PRESENT,
Advanced English Grammar Practice: Connectors, Modals, and Formal Language
1. Using Conjunctions and Connectors
Complete the sentences using because, so, such, or because of:
- I’m not buying it because it’s too expensive.
- I was lost, so I bought a street map.
- We couldn’t get into the factory because of the [missing context].
- They’ve got such a lot of money, they don’t know what to do.
- She didn’t get the job because of her [missing context].
- She worked so hard that she made herself ill.
- Because the economy in this country is expanding, many [missing context].
- Foreign investment
Business Correspondence Templates and Examples
1. E-mail Introducing Yourself
To: All employees
From: Lorena Camara
Subject: Nice to meet you
Hello everyone,
My name is Lorena Cámara, and I am the new administrative assistant. I’m 19 years old, and I’m originally from Cornwall. My previous job was with an engineering company near London. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and working with you.
Best wishes,
Lorena
2. E-mail Providing Directions to a Meeting
To: Mr Sanz
From: Lorena Camara
Subject: Meeting – 23rd September
Dear Mr Sanz,
I’d like to
Everyday Conversations: Situations and Stories
Everyday Situations and Dialogues
Why Didn’t You Go Out Yesterday?
Why didn’t you go out yesterday? Well, I wanted to go to the beach, but the weather was really foul: it was cloudy and cold.
Party Crowd and Drink Shortage
How many people were there at the party? Too many, I’m afraid. There weren’t any drinks for everybody, can you imagine?
Lost and Found Concert Tickets
Yesterday I bought two tickets for tonight’s concert, but I lost them. Take it easy, I found them on the nightstand table.
Directions
Read MoreTOEIC Exam Practice: Answer Keys for English Proficiency
TOEIC Model II Answer Key
Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions (1-40)
- 1-B
- 2-B
- 3-D
- 4-B
- 5-D
- 6-B
- 7-C
- 8-B
- 9-D
- 10-A
- 11-A
- 12-A
- 13-A
- 14-B
- 15-B
- 16-C
- 17-A
- 18-C
- 19-B
- 20-B
- 21-A
- 22-B
- 23-A
- 24-A
- 25-B
- 26-A
- 27-A
- 28-B
- 29-A
- 30-C
- 31-A
- 32-A
- 33-B
- 34-C
- 35-C
- 36-A
- 37-A
- 38-B
- 39-B
- 40-C
Part 2: Short Answer Questions (41-55)
- 41- In a supermarket
- 42- The location of a product
- 43- He will help the woman locate an item.
- 44- Attending a concert.
- 45- He finished an article.
- 46- At 8:00
- 47- At a resort
- 48- Lifeguard
- 49- Proof of certification
- 50- On Thursday
- 51- Biking
- 52- It is an interesting
Business Terminology and Financial Language
Business and Finance Terminology
Company Structure and Departments
- Organisation: Subsidiary, Factory/Plant, Call Centre, Service Centre, Headquarters, Distribution Centre, Warehouse, Outlet.
- Research & Development: Carry out research (R&D).
- Customer Service: Deal with complaints.
- Human Resources: Train staff.
- Sales and Marketing: Run advertising campaigns.
- Production: Operate assembly lines.
- Finance: Keep records, manage finances.
- Legal: Draw up contracts.
- Public Relations: Issue press releases.
- IT: