-ed and -ing adjectives

By Conchi | Published Saturday, February 2, 2013




Activity 1: Complete the sentences with the correct adjective.

 Activity 2: Choose the correct sentence ending.

Activity 3: Correct or incorrect?

 Activity 4: Choose the correct adjective.

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Can, could, be able to (ability and possibility)

By Conchi

The modal verb 'can' has present, past and conditional forms:

Present: 'I can speak three languages'
Past: 'My daughter could ride a bike when she was only three'
Conditional: 'I would go to the concert if I could'

Sometimes we can also use it for the near future:

'I can't go to the party tomorrow. I have to work.'

But it has no present perfect or past perfect forms nor future with 'will', an infinitive or -ing forms. In these situations 'be able to' must be used:

 Present Perfect: 'I've never been able to drive properly'
Past Perfect: 'When I arrived they hadn´t been able to finish their homework'
'Will' future: 'I'm sure I'll be able to dance much better in a few days'
Infinitive: 'I'd like to be able to speak German'
-ing: 'She left without being able to tell me the truth'

Click here to get a guide to use the correct verb patterns 

 Activity 1: Choose the correct answer.

 Activity 2: Order the words.

 Activity 3: Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs.


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Must, may, can´t (deduction)

By Conchi

We use the following modal verbs to say how sure we are about something.

  • Use 'must' when you are sure something is true:
'Her car is outside her house. She must be at home.'

  • Use 'may' or 'might' when you think something is possibly true:
'We haven't met for ages, he may not recognise me.' 

  • Use 'can't' when you're sure something is not possible or not true:
'She can´t be Spanish. She has a fair complexion.' 


Activity 1: Click the words in the right order.

 Activity 2: Choose the correct answer.

 Activity 3. Choose the correct answer.

 Activity 4. Complete the gaps with the correct modal verb.

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Describing people

By Conchi | Published Friday, January 25, 2013


Activity 1: Complete the appearance wordsearch.

 Activity 2: Listening activity. Family traits.

 Activity 3: Listen to the descriptions and choose the correct person.

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Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Day

By Conchi | Published Sunday, January 20, 2013

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. 

Tomorrow (Monday, 15th January) there will be a talk on this celebration at school, at 17:00 in the assembly room on the third floor. If you are interested, you'll be welcome!

Click here to do some reading comprehension activities on this topic. You can check your answers in 'comments'.

Click here to watch the video 'Martin Luther King Jr: A Hero's Dedication'.

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Must, have to, should (obligation, prohibition, advice)

By Conchi | Published Wednesday, January 16, 2013

  • Use 'must' and 'have to' to express obligation in English. They are very similar but:
'have to' is more common for external, general obligations: 'You have to fasten your seat belt on a plane'
'must' is more common for specific or personal obligations: 'I must study harder if I want to pass the test'

In the past we use 'had to' for obligations: 'She had to wear a uniform when she worked for British Airways'

  • Use 'don´t have to' to say there's no obligation or something is not necessary:
'You don´t have to get up early tomorrow. It's Saturday'

  • Use 'mustn't', 'can't' or 'not be allowed to', to express prohibition in English:
'You´re not allowed to buy alcoholic drinks after 10:00'

  • Use 'should', 'shouldn't' or 'ought to' 'ought not to' to give your opinion or some advice:
'She should be more careful when she drives. She´s had to accidents in one week!'

For strong recommendations you can also use 'must', 'have to': 'Los Miserables is fantastic. You must see it'

Activity 1: Choose the correct answer

Activity 2: Complete the sentences with the words provided.

Activity 3: Should or must?

 Activity 4: Mustn't or don´t have to?

 Activity 5: Mustn't or don´t have to?

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New Year's Resolutions

By Conchi | Published Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Here are some common New Year's Resolutions:
  • give up smoking
  • lose weight
  • start a new activity
  • do exercise
  • be nice
  • STUDY ENGLISH...
I'll help you with the last one. You can start now, by doing this listening activity on New Year's resolutions.

Happy New Year!

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