VOCABULARY O Verbs: holiday activities I can talk about holiday activities. 1 2.28 Look at the Travel quiz on page 63. Complete clues 1-8 with the words in the box. Then listen and check. eat walk stay camp travel fly swim cycle sunbathe shop
1. I have not finished my homework yet.
Explanation: The action of finishing the homework is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
2. We have not seen him since he left school.
Explanation: The action of seeing him is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present. The action of leaving school happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
3. We went to bed very early last night because we were tired.
Explanation: The action of going to bed and being tired happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
4. They moved to London 2 years ago.
Explanation: The action of moving to London happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
5. She has not rung me since Tuesday.
Explanation: The action of ringing me is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
6. I have just seen a very interesting programme on TV.
Explanation: The action of seeing the program is completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to describe a recent action or experience.
7. I saw an old friend of mine last week.
Explanation: The action of seeing the old friend happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
8. I have not been to a disco for months.
Explanation: The action of going to a disco is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
9. My little sister has not learned to read yet.
Explanation: The action of learning to read is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
10. He lost his key. He left it on the bus yesterday.
Explanation: The action of losing the key and leaving it on the bus happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
11. I have not played tennis since I was at school, but I was very good at it then.
Explanation: The action of playing tennis and being good at it happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
12. John broke his leg. He fell off a horse last week.
Explanation: The action of breaking the leg and falling off the horse happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
13. We have sold our house. Some people saw it last month and bought it.
Explanation: The action of selling the house and people seeing and buying it happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
14. I have finished decorating my room. I painted it last week, and I put up the new curtains last night.
Explanation: The action of finishing decorating, painting, and putting up the new curtains happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
15. We have known Kate since last year. We met her at a party.
Explanation: The action of knowing Kate and meeting her happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second sentence.
16. I have never been to France. I wanted to go last summer, but I could not.
Explanation: The action of never going to France, wanting to go, and not being able to go happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
17. I have not been out since we moved to our new house.
Explanation: The action of being out is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present. The action of moving to the new house happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
18. Tom has seen this film twice. The last time he saw it was a week ago.
Explanation: The action of seeing the film happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence. The action of seeing the film last time and it being a week ago happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
1. (General question): A general question is a question that asks for overall information or a broad understanding of a topic. It typically does not require specific details or a specific answer. To answer this type of question, it is important to grasp the main concept or idea being asked about.
2. (Alternative question): An alternative question is a question that presents a choice between two or more options. It requires the respondent to choose one option over the other(s). To answer this type of question, consider the pros and cons of each option and make a decision based on personal preference or logical reasoning.
3. (Disjunctive question): A disjunctive question is a question that presents two or more mutually exclusive options. It requires the respondent to choose one option while excluding the others. To answer this type of question, consider each option carefully and select the one that is most applicable or appropriate in the given context.
4. (Where-question): A where-question is a question that asks about the location or place of something or someone. It seeks specific information regarding the whereabouts of a person, object, or event. To answer this type of question, provide the exact location or describe the place where the subject is located.
5. (When-question): A when-question is a question that asks about the time or period when something happened or will happen. It seeks specific information regarding the timing or schedule of an event or action. To answer this type of question, provide the specific date, time, or duration when the subject occurred or will occur.
6. (Why-question): A why-question is a question that asks for the reasons or causes behind something. It seeks an explanation or justification for a particular action, event, or phenomenon. To answer this type of question, provide logical reasons, evidence, or factors that contribute to the occurrence of the subject or explain the motivations behind it.
7. (How-question): A how-question is a question that asks about the method, process, or way in which something is done or achieved. It seeks specific information regarding the steps, techniques, or procedures involved in a particular action. To answer this type of question, provide a detailed description or explanation of the process or methodology used to accomplish the subject.
8. (Question to the subject): A question to the subject is a question directed towards an individual or group based on their expertise, experience, or involvement in a specific topic or area. It seeks their opinion, knowledge, or perspective on a particular matter. To answer this type of question, provide personal insights, observations, or expertise related to the subject matter.
Explanation: The action of finishing the homework is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
2. We have not seen him since he left school.
Explanation: The action of seeing him is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present. The action of leaving school happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
3. We went to bed very early last night because we were tired.
Explanation: The action of going to bed and being tired happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
4. They moved to London 2 years ago.
Explanation: The action of moving to London happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
5. She has not rung me since Tuesday.
Explanation: The action of ringing me is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
6. I have just seen a very interesting programme on TV.
Explanation: The action of seeing the program is completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to describe a recent action or experience.
7. I saw an old friend of mine last week.
Explanation: The action of seeing the old friend happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
8. I have not been to a disco for months.
Explanation: The action of going to a disco is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
9. My little sister has not learned to read yet.
Explanation: The action of learning to read is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present.
10. He lost his key. He left it on the bus yesterday.
Explanation: The action of losing the key and leaving it on the bus happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
11. I have not played tennis since I was at school, but I was very good at it then.
Explanation: The action of playing tennis and being good at it happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
12. John broke his leg. He fell off a horse last week.
Explanation: The action of breaking the leg and falling off the horse happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
13. We have sold our house. Some people saw it last month and bought it.
Explanation: The action of selling the house and people seeing and buying it happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
14. I have finished decorating my room. I painted it last week, and I put up the new curtains last night.
Explanation: The action of finishing decorating, painting, and putting up the new curtains happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
15. We have known Kate since last year. We met her at a party.
Explanation: The action of knowing Kate and meeting her happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second sentence.
16. I have never been to France. I wanted to go last summer, but I could not.
Explanation: The action of never going to France, wanting to go, and not being able to go happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence and the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
17. I have not been out since we moved to our new house.
Explanation: The action of being out is not completed at the moment of speaking. We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past but has a connection to the present. The action of moving to the new house happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense.
18. Tom has seen this film twice. The last time he saw it was a week ago.
Explanation: The action of seeing the film happened in the past, so we use the Present Perfect tense for the first sentence. The action of seeing the film last time and it being a week ago happened in the past, so we use the Past Simple tense for the second and third sentences.
2. (Alternative question): An alternative question is a question that presents a choice between two or more options. It requires the respondent to choose one option over the other(s). To answer this type of question, consider the pros and cons of each option and make a decision based on personal preference or logical reasoning.
3. (Disjunctive question): A disjunctive question is a question that presents two or more mutually exclusive options. It requires the respondent to choose one option while excluding the others. To answer this type of question, consider each option carefully and select the one that is most applicable or appropriate in the given context.
4. (Where-question): A where-question is a question that asks about the location or place of something or someone. It seeks specific information regarding the whereabouts of a person, object, or event. To answer this type of question, provide the exact location or describe the place where the subject is located.
5. (When-question): A when-question is a question that asks about the time or period when something happened or will happen. It seeks specific information regarding the timing or schedule of an event or action. To answer this type of question, provide the specific date, time, or duration when the subject occurred or will occur.
6. (Why-question): A why-question is a question that asks for the reasons or causes behind something. It seeks an explanation or justification for a particular action, event, or phenomenon. To answer this type of question, provide logical reasons, evidence, or factors that contribute to the occurrence of the subject or explain the motivations behind it.
7. (How-question): A how-question is a question that asks about the method, process, or way in which something is done or achieved. It seeks specific information regarding the steps, techniques, or procedures involved in a particular action. To answer this type of question, provide a detailed description or explanation of the process or methodology used to accomplish the subject.
8. (Question to the subject): A question to the subject is a question directed towards an individual or group based on their expertise, experience, or involvement in a specific topic or area. It seeks their opinion, knowledge, or perspective on a particular matter. To answer this type of question, provide personal insights, observations, or expertise related to the subject matter.