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English Refresher

Slide 1 - Diapositive

Baseball is popular in Puerto Rico many famous players are from there
A
Baseball is popular in Puerto Rico, many famous players are from there.
B
Baseball is popular in Puerto Rico, therefore many famous players are from there.
C
Baseball is popular in Puerto Rico, therefore; many famous players are from there.
D
Baseball is popular in Puerto Rico; therefore, many famous players are from there.

Slide 2 - Quiz

Mary wants to go visit her grandparents she hasn’t seen them in two years.
A
Mary wants to go visit her grandparents, she hasn’t seen them in two years.
B
Mary wants to go visit her grandparents so she hasn’t seen them in two years.
C
Mary wants to go visit her grandparents; she hasn’t seen them in two years.
D
Mary wants to go visit her grandparents; and she hasn’t seen them in two years.

Slide 3 - Quiz

The dog loved his new toys. Especially the ones that squeaked.

Slide 4 - Question ouverte

I ate two apples for lunch.
A
Fragment
B
Sentence

Slide 5 - Quiz

Under the table. Can you get that glass I dropped?

Slide 6 - Question ouverte

Joe hurried into the room; then he strolled slowly to the window.
A
Comma Splice
B
Correct

Slide 7 - Quiz

Mildew ruined our outdoor furniture, therefore we had to buy another set.
A
Mildew ruined our outdoor furniture, therefore, we had to buy another set.
B
Mildew ruined our outdoor furniture; therefore, we had to buy another set.
C
Mildew ruined our outdoor furniture, therefore, we had to buy another set.
D
Mildew ruined our outdoor furniture therefore we had to buy another set.

Slide 8 - Quiz

Was the first one to show up.
A
Fragment
B
Sentence

Slide 9 - Quiz

The sentence below is wrong, it has a comma splice.

Slide 10 - Question ouverte

No one offered to help us, they just honked their horns impatiently.
A
Comma Splice
B
Correct

Slide 11 - Quiz

Beginnings & Endings
Match the beginning to the right ending

Slide 12 - Diapositive

I am writing with regard to your recent email. We regret to inform you that there are no double rooms available for the nights you require.
      

Should you need any further information about room availability, we will be happy to assist you.
I've just heard about the Paris contract. It's fantastic news - you worked really hard and deserve this success.


I think this is just the beginning of our work in the French market.
A. 
B

Slide 13 - Question de remorquage

Informal vs formal
Match the informal phrase to the formal phrase on the next slide

Slide 14 - Diapositive

1. What do you need?
       Unfortunately, I won't be able to            attend the meeting.
2. Sorry, I can't make it.
        Please accept my apologies for...
3. I promise. 
          I would be grateful...
4. I'm really sorry about.
        Please let us know your                        requirements.
5. Please...
        With reference to...
6. Don't forget...
        I can assure you that...
7. Re
        We would like to remind you...
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Slide 15 - Question de remorquage

I am writing with regard to your recent email. We regret to inform you that there are no double rooms available for the nights you require. Should you need any further information about room availability, we will be happy to assist you.
A
This is a formal mail
B
This is an informal mail

Slide 16 - Quiz

I've just heard about the Paris contract. It's fantastic news - you worked really hard and deserve this success. I think this is just the beginning of our work in the French market.
A
This is a formal mail
B
This is an informal mail

Slide 17 - Quiz

Formal or Informal:
What do you need?
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 18 - Quiz

Formal or Informal:
Sorry, I can't make it.
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 19 - Quiz

Formal or Informal:
Please accept my apologies for...
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 20 - Quiz

Formal or Informal:
Please let us know your requirements.
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 21 - Quiz

Formal or Informal:
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the meeting.
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 22 - Quiz

Formal or Informal:
With reference to...
A
Formal
B
Informal

Slide 23 - Quiz

Sentence building
Simple sentence order follows subject + verb + object
This report will analyze our current marketing strategy.

Slide 24 - Diapositive

Practice
Rewrite the following sentences in the right order.

Slide 25 - Diapositive

I am writing / your offices in Moscow / to let you know / next month / I am coming to visit / that

Slide 26 - Question ouverte

to consult with you / I will take the opportunity / about our strategic plan / for Eastern Europe, / which / for some time / we have been working on

Slide 27 - Question ouverte

Your company is organising an event (you choose the event). Write an email to your marketing manager asking her to develop a marketing campaign that will attract attendees to the event. Give her all the information she needs to do her job.

Slide 28 - Question ouverte

Good luck with your exam!

Slide 29 - Diapositive