Archive Language Point 66 Negative questions in conversations Negative questions at the end of sentences In everyday conversations, English speakers sometimes use negative questions at the end of sentences, especially when they are giving their opini...
Archive episode 66: You voted that - Tim was going to say But it wasn't my fault! Episode 66: Choosing a gift Janet: And how's my favourite shop assistant today? Tim: Oh! Good morning, Janet! It's assistant manager actually. Janet: So sorry, darling,...
THE FLATMATES Quiz: Modals past possibilities, certainties and deductions For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer. 1. Im surprised he wasnt at the party. He a. must has forgotten b. must to has forgotten c. must have forgotten d....
Archive Language Point 65 Modals - past possibilities, certainties and deductions Modals - basics Common modals include: must , should , might , may , can , could , will , would . Modals affect the meaning of sentences. For example, some of them can...
Archive episode 65: You voted that - Tim will feel suspicious of his boss Episode 65: A tricky meeting Boss: Come in. Ah, Tim, how can I help? Tim: Erm, well, I think you should read this letter from the watch repairers. Boss: Oh yes, let me see it....
THE FLATMATES Quiz: Linking words For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer. 1. He gave me a necklace for my birthday. a. besides b. besides this c. also d. in addition 2. missing the train, I still arrived on time. a. In spite b. D...
Archive Language Point 64 Linking Words Linking words and phrases Linking words and phrases are used to show relationships between ideas. They can be used to join 2 or more sentences or clauses (a clause is a group of words which contains a subject a...
Archive episode 64: You voted that - Michal will stay in touch Episode 64: A strange letter Alice: Hi Tim. What are you reading, or is it private? Tim: Oh, nothing. Alice: Sure it's not a love letter? Tim: I'm sure! In fact, it's a bit strange. Remem...
THE FLATMATES Quiz: Phrasal verbs 5 You can try the quiz online at: http://www.bbclearningenglish.com/flatmates/episode63/quiz.shtml For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer. 1. She waited for ages but after 2 hours it was obvious...
Archive Language Point 63 Transitive and intransitive phrasal verbs Phrasal verbs (also known as multi-word verbs ) are verbs made of two or more words. The first word is a verb and the second word (known as a particle ) is either a preposition or an...
