Title: Tutor Verb Review
Course: STEP DEV

Q: Parts of Speech

Match the grammatical term with its function.
- noun | names a person, place or thing (e.g., money, nature)
- verb | describes an action or a state (e.g., run, like)
- adjective | describes a noun (e.g., red, beautiful)
- adverb | describes a verb (e.g., always, quickly)
- pronoun | replaces a noun (e.g., they, them)
- conjunction | joins two words, phrases or sentences (e.g., and, so)
- preposition | gives information about place and time (e.g., in, with)
- article | introduces a noun (e.g., a, the)
- auxiliary | adds meaning to the main verb such as tense
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Q: a
- party
- everyone
- champagne
A: everyone
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Q: Count and Noncount Nouns

Count nouns can be counted, while noncount nouns cannot.

Which noun is a noncount noun?
- apple
- fruit
A: fruit
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Q: The question word "how many" is always followed by a noun.  What type of noun is it followed by?
- count noun
- noncount noun
A: count noun
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Q: Question Formation

Read the definitions of the different types of questions in bold.  Then, place the questions  (see box at the end) in the  auxiliary or “be” chart under the appropriate heading.

Auxiliary Questions:     The main verb is not the verb “‘be.”   The question has an auxiliary. |
 | Question Word(s) | Auxiliary | Subject | Verb | Rest of Sentence
Yes/No Question

There is no question word(s). The answer is “yes” or “no.”
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[...]
[...]
[...]
[...]?
Information Question

There is a question word(s).
[...]
[...]
[...]
[...]?

“Be” Questions:      The main verb is “be.”  The question doesn’t have an auxiliary.
 | Question Word (s) | Verb “be” | Subject | Rest of Sentence
Yes/No Question:

There is no question word(s). The answer is “yes” or “no.”
xxxx
[...]
[...]
[...]?
Information Question:

There is a question word(s).
[...]
[...]
[...]?

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A: Does; the class; start; soon; Where; do; you; live; Are; they; students; Where; is; John

Q: Three Question Forms

Below are the three forms of questions in English and their descriptions.

- Auxiliary questions: The main verb is not "be" and the question has an auxiliary.
- Be questions: The main verb is "be."
- Subject questions:  The question word is the subject.   (Note:  The Step by Step Question Formation Chart does not cover this form of question. )

Match the question form to the appropriate question.
- How was the party? | 'Be' Question
- What happened at the party? | Subject Question
- Why didn't you stay at the party until the end? | Auxiliary Question
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Q: Question Types:  Yes/No and Information

Below are two types of questions and their description.

Yes/No Questions:  The answer  to a yes/no question is "yes" or "no" and the question doesn't begin with a question word.

Information Questions:  The question begins with a question word (e.g., who, whatc) and the answer is  NOT "yes" or "no."

Which question is an information question?
- Why are you here?
- Are you here to see me?
A: Why are you here?
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Q: Present Progressive Tense

Conjugate the verb "work" with the appropriate form in the present progressive tense.  Use contractions for the negatives and short answers.

Affirmative:            He [...]

Negative:                He [...]

Yes/No question:         [...]  he    [...] ?       Short Answer:  Yes,   [...]
A: is working; isn't working; Is; working; he is

Q: Past Progressive Tense

Conjugate the verb "work" with the appropriate form in the past progressive tense.  Use contractions for the negatives and short answers.

Affirmative:            He [...]

Negative:                He [...]

Yes/No question:         [...]  he    [...] ?    Short Answer:  Yes,     [...]
A: was working; wasn't working; was; working; he was

Q: Simple Past Tense

Conjugate the verb "work" with the appropriate form in the simple past tense.  Use contractions for the negatives and short answers.

Affirmative:            He [...]

Negative:               He [...]

Yes/No question:         [...]  he    [...] ?       Short Answer:  Yes,   [...]
A: worked; didn't work; Did; work; he did
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Q: Conjugate the verb "work" with the appropriate form in the future using "will".  Use contractions for the negatives and short answers.

Affirmative:            He [...]

Negative:               He [...]

Yes/No question:        [...]  he    [...] ?       Short Answer:  Yes,    [...]

Conjugate the verb "work" with the appropriate form in the future using "be going to".  Use contractions for the negatives and short answers.

Affirmative:            He [...]

Negative:               He [...]

Yes/No question:        [...]  he    [...] ?   Short Answer:  Yes,    [...]
A: will work; won't work; Will; work; he will; is going to work; isn't going to work; Is; going to work; he is
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Q: Do the following sentences have the same meaning?

- It will be sunny tomorrow.

- It is going to be sunny tomorrow.
- Yes (Correct: "will" and "be going to" are used interchangeably to indicate predictions.)
- No
A: Yes
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Q: "Will" and "be going to" can be used interchangeably to indicate  a prediction.  However, in certain situations there is a difference between "will" and "be going to."

Match the uses of the future with the appropriate form.
- be going to | a planned action
- will | unplanned action (decided at the moment of speaking)
Also offered: an action in the past
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Q: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "will" or "be going to" and think about the reason for your choice.

    A:  Why did you buy all those chocolate chips?

    B:  I (make)  [...] a chocolate cake.
A: am going to make
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Q: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "will" or "be going to" and think about the reason for your choice.

    A:  There is no coffee left.

    B:  Are you sure?

    A:   Yes.

    B:   Okay, I (buy) [...] some when I do the groceries.
A: will buy
Feedback: You need "will" because it was an unplanned action.

Q: What do you say when your mother tells you the dishwasher needs emptying?
- Okay. I 'll do it now. (Correct: unplanned action)
- Okay. I'm going to do it now. (Incorrect: planned action)
A: Okay. I 'll do it now.
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Q: Conjugate the verb "work" with the appropriate form in the present perfect.  Use contractions for the negatives and short answers.

Affirmative:            He [...]

Negative:                He[...]

Yes/No question:         [...]  he    [...] ?       Short Answer:  Yes,     [...]
A: has worked; hasn't worked; Has; worked; he has
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Q: Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the verb in parentheses.  Use contractions for the negative.  Use the keywords to help you.

1.  Audrey (swim) [...] today.

2.  In 2018, Hiro (plan) [...] to go on a trip to Japan, but he (not, go) [...] because of COVID.

3.  I (die) [...] to see Beyoncé in concert this summer.

4.  He (not, go) [...] to Japan two years ago.

5.  I (understand) [...] the answer now.

6.  I  (not, eat)   [...] since this morning.

7.  She (run, often)  [...] on the treadmill in her gym.

8.  They (be, usually)   [...] at home in the evenings.

9. Dia (sleep)  [...] at 10 a.m. last Saturday.

10.  I  (not, have)  [...] to Japan.
A: will work; planned; didn't go; am dying; didn't go; understand; understand; often runs; are usually; was sleeping; haven't been
Feedback: Question #5: "Understand" is a non-action verb, so it can't be put in the present progressive tense.
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Q: When do you use the present progressive?  Choose all the correct responses.
- actions that happen regularly
- actions that are in progress
- actions that are temporary
- actions that happened in the past
A: actions that are in progress; actions that are temporary
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Q: What keywords go with the present progressive.  Choose all the correct responses.
- today
- this semester
- at the moment
- twice a year
- these days
- right now
A: today; this semester; at the moment; these days; right now
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Q: When is the simple past used? Choose all the correct responses.
- an action that happened at an uspecified time in the past
- an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past
- an action that happened at a specific time in the past
- all of the above
A: an action that happened at a specific time in the past

Q: What keywords and phrases are used with the simple past tense?  Choose all the correct responses.
- last night
- while
- two years ago
- in 1990
- yesterday
- when I was a child
A: last night; two years ago; in 1990; yesterday; when I was a child
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Q: When do you use the past progressive?  Choose all the correct responses.
- an action in progress in the past when another action happened
- an action completed in the past
- two actions in progress at the same time
- an action in progress at a specific time in the past
A: an action in progress in the past when another action happened; two actions in progress at the same time; an action in progress at a specific time in the past
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Q: What keywords are used with the past progressive tense?  Choose all the correct responses.
- at 10 p.m. last night
- last night
- as
- while
A: at 10 p.m. last night; as; while
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Q: When is the present perfect tense used?   Choose all the correct responses.
- an action in progress in the past
- an action that began in the past and continues into the present
- an action that took place at an unspecified time in the past
- an action that was repeated in the past
A: an action that began in the past and continues into the present; an action that took place at an unspecified time in the past; an action that was repeated in the past
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Q: What keywords are used with the present perfect tense?  Choose all the correct responses.
- since yesterday
- so far
- up to now
- many times
- recently
- already
- ever
- not yet
- lately
- for two weeks
A: since yesterday; so far; up to now; many times; recently; already; ever; not yet; lately; for two weeks
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Q: When is the keyword "since" used correctly?
- I've known her since childhood. (Correct: since last summer (specific time) but for two weeks (amount of time))
- I've known her since ten years.
A: I've known her since childhood.
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Q: Is a present progressive question ALWAYS an auxiliary question?
- True (Correct: A present progressive question always has an auxiliary (am, are or is).)
- False
A: True

Q: Is the question, "When will you be home tonight?" a "be" question or an auxiliary question?
- "be" question
- auxiliary question (Correct: It is an exception. Even though the main verb is "be" a question in the future always needs an auxiliary.)
A: auxiliary question
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Q: Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the verb in parentheses.  Use contractions for the negative.  Use the keywords to help you.

1.          Audrey (swim) [...] today.

2.  In 2018, Hiro (plan) [...] to go on a trip to Japan, but he (not, go) [...] because of COVID.

3.                       I (die) [...] to see Beyoncé in concert this summer.

4.             He (not, go) [...] to Japan two years ago.

         5. I (understand) [...] the answer now.

            6. I  (not, eat)   [...] since this morning.

      7. She (run, often)  [...] on the treadmill in her gym.

8.   They (be, usually)   [...] at home in the evenings.

9.               Dia (sleep)  [...] at 10 a.m. last Saturday.

10.             I  (not, be)  [...] to Japan.
A: is swimming; planned; didn't go; am dying; didn't go; understand; haven't eaten; often runs; are usually; was sleeping; haven't been
Feedback: #5: "Understand" is a non-action verb, so it cannot be put in the progressive form.
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Q: Object of a Sentence

Where does the object in a sentence go?
- before a verb
- after a verb
A: after a verb
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Q: Capitalization

When do you have to capitalize the first letter? There may be more than one correct response.
- days
- months
- holidays
- seasons
- languages
- the pronoun "I"
A: days; months; holidays; languages; the pronoun "I"
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Q: Indefinite Articles

Which sentence is correct?  Think about why.
- My parents went on a European trip for their honeymoon. (Correct: Put the indefinite article "a" before consonant sounds and "an" before vowel sounds.)
- My parents went on an Eurpoean trip for their honeymoon.
A: My parents went on a European trip for their honeymoon.
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Q: Definite Articles

Which sentence is correct?  Think about why.
- The life is beautiful.
- Life is beautiful. (Correct: Do not put definite articles before a noncount noun (life, health, etc.))
A: Life is beautiful.
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Q: Question Word "How many"

What kind of noun goes after the question word "how many ______"
- plural noun
- singular noun
A: plural noun
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Q: Modals

Match the highlighted modal with its meaning.
- I can run10 kilometres | ability
- I could drive when I was 16. | past ability
- Could you help me? | polite request
- I may go to Toronto this weekend. | possibility
- I might go to Toronto this weekend. | possibility
- You should learn Spanish. | advice
- You must stop at a red light. | obligation
- You mustn't drink and drive. | prohibition
- I would like to visit Austrailia. | desire
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