Lesson 9: Learning Grammar Through Conversations by Dr. Snea Thinsan

(Present Simple vs. Present Continuous)

A: "What ___ you usually do on weekends?"

B: "I usually ___ hiking."

a) do / go
b) are / going
c) do / going

Answer: a) do / go - Present Simple is used for habitual actions, and 'go' is the correct form after 'usually.'

(Third Conditional)

A: "If I ___ harder, I would have passed the test."

B: "Don't worry, you can try again."

a) study
b) studied
c) had studied

Answer: c) had studied - Third Conditional uses 'if' + past perfect to talk about hypothetical past situations.

(Relative Pronouns)

A: "The woman ___ works at the bakery is very friendly."

B: "Yes, I like her a lot."

a) which
b) who
c) whose

Answer: b) who - 'Who' is used for people in relative clauses.

(Modals of Permission)

A: "___ I leave early today?"

B: "Yes, you can."

a) Must
b) Should
c) May

Answer: c) May - 'May' is used to ask for permission.

(Past Perfect vs. Past Simple)

A: "By the time we arrived, the movie ___. "

B: "That's too bad."

a) had started
b) started
c) has started

Answer: a) had started - Past Perfect is used for actions completed before another action in the past.

(Adverbs of Frequency)

A: "He ___ goes to the gym, that's why he's so fit."

B: "I should go more often too."

a) never
b) rarely
c) always

Answer: c) always - Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens.

(Conditionals: Type 1)

A: "If it ___ tomorrow, we will go to the beach."

B: "I hope it does!"

a) doesn't rain
b) won't rain
c) don't rain

Answer: a) doesn't rain - First Conditional uses 'if' + present simple to describe future possibilities.

(Passive Voice: Present Simple)

A: "English ___ all over the world."

B: "Yes, it's a very popular language."

a) speaks
b) is spoken
c) spoken

Answer: b) is spoken - Passive Voice in Present Simple is formed with 'is' + past participle.

(Reported Speech: Commands)

A: "She told me to ___ the door."

B: "Did you do it?"

a) close
b) closed
c) closing

Answer: a) close - Reported Speech for commands uses the base form of the verb.

(Comparative Adjectives)

A: "This bag is ___ than the one I bought last year."

B: "It looks sturdier too."

a) more expensive
b) expensive
c) most expensive

Answer: a) more expensive - Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things.

Lesson 8: Learning Grammar Through Conversations by Dr. Snea Thinsan

(Present Perfect vs. Past Simple)

A: "Have you ever ___ to Japan?"

B: "Yes, I ___ there last year."

a) been / went
b) went / have been
c) been / have been

Answer: a) been / went - Present Perfect is used for experiences, and Past Simple is used for completed actions at a specific time.

(First Conditional)

A: "If it ___ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic."

B: "Let's hope for good weather."

a) rains
b) will rain
c) rained

Answer: a) rains - First Conditional uses 'if' + present simple to describe future possibilities.

(Relative Clauses)

A: "Do you know the man ___ is standing over there?"

B: "Yes, he's our new neighbor."

a) which
b) who
c) whose

Answer: b) who - 'Who' is used for people in relative clauses.

(Gerunds and Infinitives)

A: "She enjoys ___ in the morning."

B: "It's a great way to start the day."

a) to jog
b) jog
c) jogging

Answer: c) jogging - Gerunds are used as objects after certain verbs.

(Modals of Advice)

A: "I have a headache."

B: "You ___ take some medicine."

a) should
b) must
c) can

Answer: a) should - 'Should' is used to give advice.

(Past Continuous vs. Past Simple)

A: "I ___ when the phone rang."

B: "Who was it?"

a) was reading / answered
b) read / was answering
c) was reading / was answering

Answer: c) was reading / was answering - Past Continuous is used for ongoing actions in the past interrupted by another action.

(Future Perfect)

A: "By this time next month, I ___ my project."

B: "Good luck with it!"

a) will finish
b) will have finished
c) have finished

Answer: b) will have finished - Future Perfect is used to describe actions that will be completed before a specific future time.

(Passive Voice: Past Simple)

A: "The cake ___ by my grandmother."

B: "It's delicious!"

a) was made
b) is made
c) made

Answer: a) was made - Passive Voice in Past Simple is formed with 'was' + past participle.

(Comparative Adjectives)

A: "This book is ___ than the last one."

B: "Yes, I find it more interesting."

a) good
b) better
c) best

Answer: b) better - Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things.

(Present Continuous)

A: "What ___ you doing right now?"

B: "I'm studying for my exams."

a) do
b) are
c) is

Answer: b) are - Present Continuous is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.

Lesson 7: Learning Grammar Through Conversations by Dr. Snea Thinsan

(Past Simple vs. Present Perfect)

A: "How long ___ you lived here?"

B: "I ___ here for five years."

a) did / lived
b) have / lived
c) have / have lived

Answer: c) have / have lived - Present Perfect is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

(Modals of Obligation)

A: "You ___ wear a helmet when riding a bike."

B: "I always do."

a) should
b) must
c) can

Answer: b) must - 'Must' indicates strong obligation or necessity.

(Future Continuous)

A: "What ___ you be doing at 8 PM tonight?"

B: "I ___ watching a movie."

a) will / will be
b) will / am
c) will / will

Answer: a) will / will be - Future Continuous is used to describe actions happening at a specific time in the future.

(Comparative and Superlative Adjectives)

A: "This is the ___ restaurant in town."

B: "Yes, it's even ___ than the one we went to last week."

a) good / better
b) better / best
c) best / better

Answer: c) best / better - 'Best' is the superlative form, and 'better' is the comparative form.

(Prepositions of Place)

A: "The cat is hiding ___ the bed."

B: "I see its tail sticking out."

a) on
b) in
c) under

Answer: c) under - 'Under' indicates the position below something.

(Zero Conditional)

A: "If you ___ water to 100 degrees Celsius, it ___. "

B: "That's right."

a) heat / boils
b) will heat / boil
c) heated / boiled

Answer: a) heat / boils - Zero Conditional is used for general truths or scientific facts.

(Passive Voice: Present Perfect)

A: "The project ___ finished by the team."

B: "That's great news!"

a) has been
b) was
c) is

Answer: a) has been - Passive Voice in Present Perfect is formed with 'has been' + past participle.

(Reported Speech: Statements)

A: "She said that she ___ the meeting."

B: "I hope she finds it useful."

a) enjoys
b) enjoyed
c) enjoy

Answer: b) enjoyed - Reported Speech shifts the tense back one step from the present to the past.

(Present Continuous for Future Arrangements)

A: "We ___ dinner with friends tomorrow night."

B: "That sounds fun!"

a) have
b) are having
c) will have

Answer: b) are having - Present Continuous is used for future arrangements.

(Articles: A, An, The)

A: "Can you pass me ___ salt, please?"

B: "Sure, here it is."

a) a
b) an
c) the

Answer: c) the - 'The' is used for specific items known to both speaker and listener.

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(Present Simple for Future Events)

A: "What time ___ the train leave tomorrow?"

B: "It leaves at 9 AM."

a) do
b) does
c) is

Answer: b) does - Present Simple is used to talk about scheduled future events.

(Relative Clauses: Defining vs. Non-defining)

A: "My brother, ___ lives in New York, is coming to visit."

B: "That's great!"

a) that
b) who
c) which

Answer: b) who - Non-defining relative clauses use 'who' to add extra information about a person.

(Gerunds as Subjects)

A: "___ is good for your health."

B: "I agree."

a) To exercise
b) Exercising
c) Exercise

Answer: b) Exercising - Gerunds can act as subjects of a sentence.

(Second Conditional)

A: "If I ___ you, I would accept the job offer."

B: "Thank you for the advice."

a) am
b) were
c) was

Answer: b) were - Second Conditional uses 'if' + past simple to talk about hypothetical situations.

(Reported Speech: Requests)

A: "Could you please tell him to call me?"

B: "Sure, I’ll tell him you ___. "

a) said
b) say
c) asked

Answer: c) asked - Reported speech uses 'asked' for requests.

(Comparative Adjectives)

A: "This book is ___ than the one I read last week."

B: "It does seem more interesting."

a) good
b) better
c) best

Answer: b) better - Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things.

(Infinitives of Purpose)

A: "She went to the store ___ some groceries."

B: "Did she get everything she needed?"

a) buy
b) buying
c) to buy

Answer: c) to buy - Infinitives are used to express purpose.

(Modal Verbs: Probability)

A: "He ___ be at home now. It's too early."

B: "I think he's still at work."

a) can't
b) mustn't
c) shouldn't

Answer: a) can't - 'Can't' is used to express improbability.

(Present Perfect Continuous)

A: "How long ___ you been learning Spanish?"

B: "For about two years."

a) have
b) has
c) are

Answer: a) have - Present Perfect Continuous uses 'have' for actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

(Passive Voice: Present Continuous)

A: "The new bridge ___ built over the river."

B: "It's going to be a major improvement."

a) is being
b) is
c) was being

Answer: a) is being - Passive voice in Present Continuous is formed with 'is being' + past participle.

Lesson 5: Learning Grammar Through Conversations by Dr. Snea Thinsan

(Future Perfect)

A: "By this time next year, I ___ my degree."

B: "That's wonderful!"

a) will have completed
b) will complete
c) have completed

Answer: a) will have completed - Future Perfect is used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

(Modals of Necessity)

A: "You ___ finish your homework before you go out."

B: "I know, I'm almost done."

a) must
b) can
c) may

Answer: a) must - 'Must' is used to indicate necessity or obligation.

(Past Perfect Continuous)

A: "She ___ for hours when she finally found her keys."

B: "What a relief!"

a) had been looking
b) has been looking
c) was looking

Answer: a) had been looking - Past Perfect Continuous is used to describe an ongoing action that was happening before another action in the past.

(Indirect Questions)

A: "Can you tell me where ___?"

B: "It's on the second floor."

a) is the restroom
b) the restroom is
c) was the restroom

Answer: b) the restroom is - Indirect questions use subject-verb order.

(Quantifiers: Some vs. Any)

A: "Do you have ___ sugar?"

B: "No, we don't have ___ left."

a) some / any
b) any / some
c) some / some

Answer: a) some / any - 'Some' is used in positive sentences, and 'any' is used in negative sentences.

(Reported Speech)

A: "She said she ___ coming to the party."

B: "Great! It'll be fun."

a) is
b) was
c) will be

Answer: b) was - Reported speech shifts the tense back one step from the present to the past.

(Conditionals: Type 2 vs. Type 3)

A: "If I ___ you, I would have helped."

B: "Thank you, but it's too late now."

a) saw
b) had seen
c) see

Answer: b) had seen - Type 3 Conditional uses 'if' + past perfect to describe hypothetical past situations.

(Passive Voice: Future Simple)

A: "The project ___ next month."

B: "I'm looking forward to it."

a) will be completed
b) is completed
c) will complete

Answer: a) will be completed - Passive voice in Future Simple is formed with 'will be' + past participle.

(Prepositions of Time)

A: "The meeting is ___ 3 PM."

B: "I'll be there on time."

a) in
b) on
c) at

Answer: c) at - 'At' is used for specific times.

(Adverbs of Frequency)

A: "She ___ goes to the gym."

B: "That's why she's so fit."

a) always
b) never
c) seldom

Answer: a) always - Adverbs of frequency describe how often something happens.