H3 recap grammar chapter A

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

We have discussed

Linking words

Present simple vs. present continuous

Modal verbs

Can you mention some linking words?

Smoking is a bad habit; ............, it is a very expensive.

1. however
2. moreover
3. because
4. in short

I like badminton, tennis, golf and football. ....... , basically any sport.

1. However
2. Because
3. In short
4. Moreover

Britain used to have nomadic people, ............., the Nawkin in Scotland.

1. in short
2. moreover
3. however
4. for example

In this forest, you'll see many types of coniferous trees, .................. pine and spruce.

1. such as
2. however
3. in short
4. eventually

Paula was still making her homework. ....... I prepared diner.

1. however
2. in short
3. meanwhile
4. like

I don't think the film will be nice. ......., the tickets are very expensive.

1. however
2. besides
3. in short
4. like

We had to make a lot of homework. ...... it was too much.

1. like
2. however
3. meanwhile
4. altogether

Present simple or present continuous?

Do you remember the difference between present simple and present continuous?

Mr Cooper always ..............
a pound of sugar.

1. buys
2. is buying

They ................
tennis every Sunday.

1. are playing
2. play

Listen! The manager ..................
to a customer.

1. is talking
2. talks

Mrs Bingham .......................
shopping every Saturday.

1. goes
2. is going

I don't like Mr Smith. He ..................
too much.

1. talks
2. is talking

What language ........................
in Brazil?

1. are they speaking
2. do they speak

What .....................?
A thriller.

1. are you reading
2. do you read

I think it ..................
colder. We'd better take coats.

1. gets
2. is getting

Modal verbs

What are modal verbs again? Can you also give an example?

Modal verbs

• Ability ( can or could )
• Possibility ( can, may, might, could)

Justin studies very hard. He ............. speak English perfectly now.

There ........... be snow tomorrow.

When I was younger, I ............ do a handstand.

It ........ get really cold here in the winter.