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Quantifiers
What do “great deal of” and “plenty of” mean?
Synonym: lots of
Used with uncountable nouns.
They mean “a large amount of something.” Example: “There is a great deal of water in the lake.”
Used in formal/informal contexts.
Important in academic writing.
Quantifiers
What do “great deal of” and “plenty of” mean?
Synonym: lots of
Used with uncountable nouns.
They mean “a large amount of something.” Example: “There is a great deal of water in the lake.”
Used in formal/informal contexts.
Important in academic writing.
Quantifiers
How are “a little” and “a few” used differently?
With countable and uncountable nouns.
Indicate small quantities.
“A little” is for uncountable nouns, “a few” for countable nouns. Example: “I have a little milk.”
Positive emphasis.
Common in everyday speech.
Quantifiers
What do “little” and “few” mean?
Synonym: almost none
Imply a negative sense.
“Little” (uncountable) and “few” (countable) mean “hardly any.” Example: “Few people came.”
Often carries a sense of insufficiency.
Formal tone.
Vocabulary
Define “yell.”
Verb
Synonym: shout
To shout loudly, often due to emotion. Example: “He yelled at his dog for running away.”
Frequently used in emergencies.
Root word of related forms like “yelling.”
Vocabulary
What does “on foot” mean?
Synonym: walking
Common phrase
To travel somewhere by walking. Example: “He goes to work on foot every day.”
Contrasts with driving or taking transport.
Informal usage in everyday English.
Vocabulary
What does “ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend” refer to?
Synonym: former partner
Informal context
A past romantic partner. Example: “Her ex-boyfriend still calls her sometimes.”
Prefix “ex-“ indicates something past.
Used in casual or social conversations.
Time Expressions
What does “constantly” mean?
Related to Present Continuous tense.
Implies repetition or ongoing action.
Meaning “all the time.” Example: “You are constantly forgetting your keys.”
Often expresses annoyance or habit.
Shows repetitive action or behavior.
Time Expressions
Define “at present.”
Synonym: currently
Implies a temporary state.
Means “currently.” Example: “At present, we are renovating the house.”
Often contrasts with past or future.
Formal expression.
Time Expressions
What does “at this very moment” mean?
Synonym: right now
Used for emphasis.
Means “right now.” Example: “She is speaking to the CEO at this very moment.”
Common in emphatic statements.
Can signal urgency or importance.
Grammar: Verbs
What are some non-progressive verbs related to mental states?
Examples: realize, recognize, suppose
Describe mental actions.
Realize: “become aware.” Recognize: “identify.” Example: “I realize it’s late. I recognize her face.”
Often used with present simple tense.
Not used in continuous forms.
Grammar: Verbs
What non-progressive verbs relate to possession?
Examples: belong, own
Show ownership or relation.
Belong: “to be the property of.” Own: “to possess.” Example: “This book belongs to me. I own it.”
Used for legal and personal contexts.
Rare in informal speech.
Grammar: Verbs
What are emotional state verbs?
Examples: envy, astonish
Describe emotions.
Envy: “to feel jealous.” Astonish: “to surprise greatly.” Example: “Her speech astonished everyone.”
Not action-based.
Reflects inner feelings.
Vocabulary
What does “tournament” mean?
Synonym: competition
Associated with sports or games.
A series of contests between competitors. Example: “The chess tournament starts tomorrow.”
Often formal or professional context.
Includes elimination rounds or prizes.
Imperatives
How do you form imperatives?
Use the base form of a verb.
Often used in instructions.
Example: “Put on your coat. Pass the salt.”
Adds “please” for politeness.
Used in both formal and informal settings.
