Understanding the Complex Relationships in Pride and Prejudice
CHAPTER 7 1º Why was Elisabeth surprised that Darcy wanted to marry her? Darcy had convinced Charles not to marry Jane because she wasn’t rich and had no important connections. There was no difference between Elizabeth and Jane, yet Darcy wanted to marry Elizabeth. 2º Why did Darcy write the letter to Elizabeth? She had accused him of two things, and he wanted her to know the truth about them. 3º How did Darcy explain the fact that he hadn’t wanted Charles to marry Jane? He knew that Charles
Read MoreHow Matilda Defeated Miss Trunchbull
Matilda Reveals Her Special Power
Matilda told Miss Honey a big secret: she had a special power. She could move things with her eyes, just by thinking very hard. At first, Miss Honey didn’t believe her. She thought Matilda might be joking. However, Matilda wanted to prove it. She looked at a glass of water on the table. Inside the glass, there was a small newt. Matilda stared at the glass and concentrated. Suddenly, the glass tipped over, and the newt fell out! Miss Honey was very surprised. She
Read MoreIf I Stay Book Review and Analysis
Do you ever wonder how it would feel to have the power of choosing between life and death? I don’t, but I do know that isn’t an easy decision. Well, it wasn’t for Mia. In an instant, her whole world was shattered, leaving her with only questions. What will happen if she leaves? If she loves? If she stays?
About the Book and Author
If I Stay was published in 2009 by Dutton Books and written by American author, Gayle Forman. It won the NAIBA Book of the Year award and was a 2010 Indie Choice Honor Award
Read MoreEnglish Language Exercises: Grammar & Vocab
Complete the Sentences
Write logical sentences to follow each one below. Pay attention to the words in bold.
- I can barely hear the music.
Please turn it up. - Watch out for pickpockets.
There are a lot in this area. - The police lost track of the thieves.
The thieves had everything planned. - Please don’t lean on me.
It hurts my shoulder. - They didn’t safeguard their house.
Then they broke into it. - He had to break into his car.
Because he had lost the key.
Rewrite with Phrasal Verbs
Rewrite the sentences by forming
Read MoreUnderstanding Vocabulary and Grammar in English
Vocabulary – Human-Made Wonders: Bridge (ponte), Canal (canal), Plaza (praça), Skyscraper (arranha-céu), Stadium (estádio), Subway System (metrô), Tower (torre), Tunnel (túnel).
Grammar: Comparisons with Adjectives and Nouns
– Use the –er ending or more… than with adjectives to make comparisons.
The Empire State Building is older, taller, and more famous than Rockefeller Center.
– You can also use not as… as to make comparisons with adjectives.
The lines at Rockefeller Center are not as long
Read MoreEnglish Exercise Answers: Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar
Reading Comprehension Answers
Exercise 1
- Many people thought… their popularity was declining.
- Harry Potter helped… make boarding schools popular again.
- Some non-British parents… interest is not as high as in the UK.
- Non-British parents send… [their children] to speak fluent English and have a better chance of being accepted into a top British university.
- According to the writer… these boarding schools have turned out to be so popular.
Exercise 2
- What example does the writer…? A long list of