Boost Your English: Core Skills Development
Contextual Vocabulary Practice
Use each sentence to help you understand the meaning of each underlined word or phrase.
- Take a piece of fruit to munch on during your commute. (eat)
- If you like to eat meat, trim all visible fat. (cut off)
- Use “lite” dairy products which are low-fat and better for your health. (not fatty)
- Cut down on portion size so you don’t eat too much unhealthy food. (Eat smaller portions)
“There Is” or “There Are” Exercises
Complete each sentence or question with a form of there is or
Read MoreEnglish Language Practice: Grammar & Vocabulary Drills
1. Vocabulary and Time Expressions
Complete the sentences with appropriate words, focusing on time-related vocabulary.
- The train was due to arrive at 7:10, but it’s been delayed by 20 minutes.
- The ceremony will start at 5:00 p.m. sharp, so please make sure to be on time.
- There is no deadline for this assignment. You can relax and take your time.
- They said the meeting would be brief, but it seemed to drag on for.
2. Dialogue Completion
Complete the dialogue by filling in each gap with a single word.
- off
- stood
- drives
- on
- short
- no
3.
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Mastering “Was” and “Were” in English
Positive Statements with “Was” and “Were”
Use was with I, he, she, it. Use were with we, you, they.
Example: Last year, Rachel was 22, so she is 23 now.
Example: Those shoes are nice. Were they expensive?
Negative Forms with “Was” and “Were”
Use was not (wasn’t) with I, he, she, it.
Use were not (weren’t) with we, you, they.
Questions with “Was” and “Were”
Form questions by placing was or were before the subject.
- Was I / he / she / it…?
- Were we / you / they…?
Example:
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An Archaeologist’s Premonition
Hello, my name is Will, and I am from New York. I am an archaeologist, and I normally dream about strange things, but this time was different. I woke up with a very strange sensation, my body shivering. Sometimes I explain my dreams to my wife, Susan, but this time she asked me about my appearance. Susan and I were talking in the kitchen during breakfast when the TV showed a program about a remote town in Africa. Suddenly, they began to display objects that I had dreamt
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Understanding English verb tenses is crucial for effective communication. This document breaks down the key tenses and their uses.
Simple Present
Used for habits, routines, true facts, permanent states, historical facts, and fixed schedules.
- Example: My grammar class starts at 4:00 PM.
Present Continuous
Used for actions happening now, temporary activities, and arrangements for the near future.
- Structure: Subject + verb-ing
- Example: He is playing the guitar.
- Example: I am looking for a flat.
- Example: I’m
Brazilian Folklore, Personal Journeys, and Language Insights
The Legend of Saci-Pererê
Saci-Pererê is a well-known character in Brazilian folklore. He is a mischievous, one-legged Black boy who smokes a pipe and wears a red cap that grants him magical powers. He appears like a whirlwind and enjoys playing pranks on animals and people. His favorite tricks include making objects disappear and disrupting cooks’ work by swapping salt and sugar containers or causing food to burn. Additionally, he is the guardian of herbs and medicinal plants, skilled in preparing
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