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MIXED TENSES:
My parents (recently / buy) have
recently bought some property in the south of France. They (build) are building a summer cottage
there at the moment.
Andy and sally (go) are going to a
concert tomorrow night. They (look forward to) have been looking forward to it all week.
When he (found) founded Microsoft, Bill
Gates was only 20 years old. He (already / write) had already written his first computer
program seven years earlier.
They (stand) had been standing in the
queue for an hour when the manager (inform) informed them that no more tickets were
available.
An accident (occur) occurred near my
house last night. A car (hit) hit a young man. He (ride) was riding his bicycle when
someone in front of him suddenly (open) opened a car door. Several witnesses (see) saw the
accident. The police (question) questioned them last night.
Robert (watch) watches the news in
English every day on TV and it (help) helps him with his English. He says, “If you (watch)
watch the news in English, it (help) will help you too”.
I saw a film a week ago, but I (not
enjoy) didn’t enjoy it very much. The problem was that I (already read) had already read the
book. If I (not read) hadn’t read the book first, I probably (enjoy) would have enjoyed the film
more.
My sister (fly) is flying home from
London today. Her flight (arrive) is arriving in one hour so I (leave) am leaving the house right
now to get to the airport on time.
She (not see) hasn’t seen her father
since he (start) started to work in France two years ago.
Questios:
Are Rachel and Vicky
going to America?
What has happened?
What are you going to
complain about?
How long will the
meeting last?
- Who has been
looking for David 20 minutes?
- Who has John been
looking for 20 minutes?
Modals:
1. She
may not be John’s sister.
2. We
may go on a pilgrimage next month.
3. She
could
read when she was just two.
4. You
need not pay
the bill.
5. They
must have already left.
6.
He
may pass his driving test easily.
7. He
may/ might have forgotten to bring the book.
8. Nobody
answered the phone; they
must have gone out .
9.
He
must be over sixty.
10. They
need not
have bought a new car.
Contrasting
or Opposing Ideas
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The city has a 50 kph
limit. However, people are often caught speeding.
In spite of /
despite his car accident, Gabi isn’t afraid of driving.
In spite of /
despite her hard work, Ana didn’t get a bonus.
We couldn’t find a
house to buy even though we looked at many.
Some people enjoy city
life, while / whereas others prefer the quiet of the
countryside.
The armchair is very
comfortable, while / whereas the sofa is not.
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Results or Consequences
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The driver drove
through red light. Consequently / As a result ,he was given a
ticket.
She had a talent for
design. Therefore, she joined a fashion company that makes
clothes.
Ronen’s parents are
aware of his special love for animals. Consequently / As a
result, they bought him two rabbits and one cat.
As a result of / Due
to her successful performance, many producers called her.
Tal
never studies before tests. Consequently / As a result, his
grades are very low.
Reason,
Cause and Purpose
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Because / Since / As
I have finished reading all my library books, I’ll have to borrow
some more.
Many voters are angry
with him Because / Since / As he hasn’t kept any of his
election promises.
Although / Even
though you are extremely busy, you should still try to fine time
to come to the meeting.
Due to / On account
of the heavy traffic in cities, we should improve the railway
system.
Tomer went to summer
school in London in order to improve his spoken English.
Ellen traveled to
Jerusalem by train so that she could enjoy the scenery on the
way.
Many roads need repair
Due to / On account of / because of the unusually heavy
rainfall.
In order to turn
on this machine, please press the “power” button.
Giving
Examples and Adding Information
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with a suitable connector.
Certain diseases, such
as malaria and sleeping sickness, are carried by insects.
Football is a very
popular sport in Europe. For example / For instance, many
people enjoy basketball.
In addition to
being a lawyer, John Grisham is also an author.
It’s often quicker to
travel by train than by car or bus. In addition / Moreover /
Furthermore, it’s usually cheaper too.
Some languages, such
as French and Italian, are based on Latin.
Newspapers offer the
reader a wide variety of articles, such as news, sports, and
important announcements.
All the students
enjoyed the hike except for / besides Yossi, who fell and
injured his ankle.
What other languages do
you know except for / besides English and Italian?