English Flashcards

1
Q

Act of allowing someone to do something. (can, could, may).

A

Permission

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Act of responsibility, duty, or commitment. (must, should, have to).

A

Obligation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Act of not allowing something to be used or done (can’t, mustn’t, shouldn’t).

A

Prohibition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

May I open the window?

A

Permission

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

You shouldn’t open the window when there’s heavy rainfall.

A

Prohibition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

We mustn’t throw garbage everywhere, it might cause flooding.

A

Prohibition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

I should help my mother to do household chores.

A

Obligation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

I have to call my friend to clarify the lesson for me.

A

Obligation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Mom, can I and my friends go out?

A

Permission

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

________ text is a reason or set of reasons given to convince others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

A

Argumentative Text

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Often found in the first part of the text, a _____ is a sentence or group of sentences that draw people into reading or listening to your argument

(Ex. Who says mobile games are just a waste of time?).

A

Hook

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

____ is the debatable statement or the reasoned opinion of an argument. It serves as the thesis statement of the text.

(Ex. These days, on;one games are not just for fun and entertainment, bur for virtual interaction and socialization as well.)

A

Claim

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The argumentative text requires accurate and current information
to support the claim and make it considered valid.

(Ex. Mobile Legends, for example, is not just about choosing heroes and defeating opponents, it also allows the app users to chat with other players from different countries all over the world. They can also form groups and squads if they want permanent allies in games and potential acquaintances in real life.)

A

Proof or Evidence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

_______ may be a restatement of the importance of the topic or a review of the main points of your thesis.
(Ex. Thus, mobile games are not just for “smashing enemies” but for
winning friends too!).

A

Conclusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Argumentative text’s intro

A

Hook

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Argumentative text’s thesis statement.

A

Claim

17
Q

Argumentative text’s supporting details.

A

Proof

18
Q

The end of argumentative texts.

A

Conclusion

19
Q

_________ are used to speculate about what could happen, what might have happened, and what we wish would happen. In English grammar, these sentences are made up of an if clause and a main clause.

A

Conditionals

20
Q

This conditional is used to show general truths, a possibility or habitual action. Its verbs follow the pattern:

Simple present + simple present
“if you HEAT ice, it MELTS.”

A

Zero Conditional

21
Q

This conditional is used to show general truths, a possibility or habitual action. Its verbs follow the pattern:

Simple present + will + base from the verb
“If it RAINS, I WILL STAY at home.”

A

First Conditional

22
Q

This conditional is used for unreal possibility. It’s still about the future but the chance is unsure. The pattern is:
simple present + would + base form of the verb

“If I WON the lottery, I WOULD BUY a car.”

A

Second Conditional

23
Q

his conditional is used for zero possibility. We talk about a condition in the past that did not happen. Pattern:

past perfect + would have + past participle

“If you HAD STUDIED harder, you WOULD HAVE PASSED the exam.”

A

Third Conditional

24
Q

deals with habits and general truths such as laws.

A

Zero Conditionals

25
Q

Condition:
if / when + present simple
Main Clause:
Present simple:

A

Zero Conditionals

26
Q

If you don’t pass the test, I will hire a tutor for you.
(expresses possibility of failing the test).

condition:
present simple
main clause:
will + base form of verb

A

first conditionals

26
Q

Used in dealing with things that are
possibly or likely to happen in the future.

A

First Conditionals.

27
Q

Used in dealing with things impossible in the present and are unlikely to occur in the future.

Condition:
if + past simple
main clause:
would + base form of verb.

if only I passed the test, I would celebrate and party.

If I received a lot of money, I would buy a new phone.

A

Second Conditional

28
Q

used to talk about things that were possible in the past and can no longer happen now.

Condition:
if + past perfect
main clause:
would have + past participle

If she had worked hard on her portfolio, she would have passed the course

if my beautiful cousin had joined the pageant, she would have won the crown.

A

third conditional