U10 5.54 Write the questions. Use the present
continuous. Answer them about yourself.
1 you/watch TV/now?
Are you watching TV now? No, I'm not.
2 your teacher/talk/right now?
3 your parents/work/now?
4 you/have/an English lesson/now?
5 your friends/play/football/now?
6 you/wear/shorts/now?
1. The statement "The principal of the school has 5 children in his family" is not stated (NS). We don't have any information about the principal's family size.
2. The statement "It’s good salary that keeps the teachers in that school" is not stated (NS). We don't have any information about the relationship between the salary and teacher retention.
3. The statement "Mellish is a problem school" is true (T). It implies that Mellish has issues or challenges.
4. The statement "Mellish school is in the slums of Mexico" is false (F). There is no information given about the location of Mellish school.
5. The statement "The school needs money" is true (T). It suggests that the school requires financial resources.
6. The statement "Most children have problems at home" is not stated (NS). There is no information provided about the children's personal situations.
Exercise 3:
1. The teachers teach and do administration work.
2. Pupils must have a written permission from the teacher if they want to go to the library.
3. The teachers can't walk to the school because they may be attacked.
4. Mellish school is one of the most difficult schools in the area.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about their experiences at hotels. The word "often" indicates that it is something they do repeatedly. The verb that best fits this context is "stayed." This means they have frequently stayed at hotels.
12. The correct answer is A) happened.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about a sudden idea that came to them. The verb that best fits this context is "happened," as it indicates a sudden occurrence or event.
13. The correct answer is A) way.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about someone going the wrong direction at a crossroads. The word "way" refers to the path or route taken, which is the most suitable word in this context.
14. The correct answer is C) satisfactory.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is saying that the person's work has been good enough to warrant a raise in salary. The word "satisfactory" means acceptable or meeting expectations.
15. The correct answer is D) race.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is comparing different horses. The word "race" refers to a competition between horses, and in this context, it means that the horse being referred to is the best among others in a race.
16. The correct answer is B) forecast.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is referring to the prediction of rain. The word "forecast" means a prediction of future weather conditions, which is the most appropriate word in this context.
17. The correct answer is B) go over.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about reviewing an exercise with someone. The phrase "go over" means to review or examine something again.
18. The correct answer is A) somehow or other.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about finding a way to reach a destination if there are no buses. The phrase "somehow or other" means to find a solution or approach a situation in any possible way.
19. The correct answer is A) The more.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about the relationship between reading and understanding. The phrase "The more" indicates an increase in understanding as a result of reading more.
20. The correct answer is B) So long as.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their willingness to accept any arrival time at the office as long as the work is done. The phrase "So long as" means as long as or provided that.
21. The correct answer is B) While.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about the moment of entering the hall and finding everyone waiting. The word "while" indicates the time frame during which the action takes place.
22. The correct answer is C) since I painted.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about the time duration since they last painted a picture. The phrase "since I painted" indicates the past time duration.
23. The correct answer is A) to be easy.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their opinion about the first question. The phrase "to be easy" indicates the ease or simplicity of the first question.
24. The correct answer is A) She happened to find.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about the fortunate discovery of an empty seat at the back of the bus. The phrase "She happened to find" indicates the accidental and fortunate occurrence.
25. The correct answer is B) that.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their opinion about the rain. The word "that" is used to introduce a clause that provides more information or explanation.
26. The correct answer is B) as.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about the similarity between "your car" and "mine." The word "as" is used to indicate the similarity or comparison between two things.
27. The correct answer is D) week’s holiday.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is talking about going away for a specific duration, which is a week. The phrase "week’s holiday" indicates the possession or belonging of the holiday to the week.
29. The correct answer is B) worry.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is suggesting that there is no need to worry because the matter is not important. The verb "worry" indicates the action of feeling anxious or concerned.
30. The correct answer is C) their shout.
Explanation: In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their dislike for the action of people shouting. The phrase "their shout" indicates that it is the shouting action of others that the speaker does not like.