Lesson 15: Learning Grammar Through Conversations by Dr. Snea Thinsan
(Present Simple vs. Present Continuous)
A: “I ___ to the gym every Monday and Wednesday.”
B: “That’s a good routine.”
Answer: a) go – Present Simple is used for habitual actions.
(First Conditional)
A: “If it ___ sunny tomorrow, we’ll go to the beach.”
B: “Sounds like a plan!”
Answer: a) is – First Conditional uses ‘if’ + present simple to describe future possibilities.
(Adjectives and Adverbs)
A: “He runs really ___ for his age.”
B: “Yes, he’s in great shape.”
Answer: b) quickly – Adverbs modify verbs, describing how an action is performed.
(Modals of Probability)
A: “It’s already 8 PM; she ___ be on her way by now.”
B: “Let’s hope so.”
Answer: a) must – ‘Must’ indicates a high probability or strong assumption.
(Passive Voice: Past Continuous)
A: “The roads ___ being repaired last week.”
B: “It was hard to drive through that area.”
Answer: a) were – Past Continuous Passive is formed with ‘was/were being’ + past participle.
(Reported Speech: Statements)
A: “He said that he ___ the concert last night.”
B: “Did he enjoy it?”
Answer: b) had attended – Reported Speech shifts the tense back one step (Past Perfect).
(Superlative Adjectives)
A: “This is the ___ restaurant in the city.”
B: “I can see why everyone loves it.”
Answer: b) most popular – Superlative adjectives compare one item against all others in a group.
(Prepositions of Direction)
A: “She walked ___ the bridge to get to the other side.”
B: “It’s a scenic route.”
Answer: a) over – ‘Over’ is used for movement across a raised area like a bridge.
(Gerunds and Infinitives)
A: “I’d like ___ more about this topic.”
B: “It’s fascinating, isn’t it?”
Answer: b) to learn – Infinitives are often used to express intentions or preferences.
(Future Continuous)
A: “At this time next week, we ___ in Paris.”
B: “I can’t wait!”
Answer: c) will be staying – Future Continuous describes actions happening at a specific future time.
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