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In the sentence 'He found a £20 note.', what part of speech is 'found'?
In the sentence 'He found a £20 note.', what part of speech is 'found'?
- Conjunction
- Adjective
- Noun
- Main verb (correct)
What resource is recommended for completing the pre-interview task?
What resource is recommended for completing the pre-interview task?
- Practical English Usage - Michael Swan (Oxford University Press)
- Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
- English Grammar in Use – Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press) (correct)
- Grammar for English Language Teachers - Martin Parrot (Cambridge University Press)
How would you convey the difference in meaning between 'She speaks Spanish.' and 'She’s speaking Spanish.' to a student?
How would you convey the difference in meaning between 'She speaks Spanish.' and 'She’s speaking Spanish.' to a student?
- Both sentences indicate habitual actions, but in different contexts.
- The first sentence indicates an action happening at the moment, while the second indicates a habitual action.
- The first sentence indicates a habitual action, while the second indicates an action happening at the moment. (correct)
- Both sentences indicate actions happening at the moment, but in different contexts.
What is the difference in meaning between 'He stopped smoking.' and 'He stopped to smoke.'?
What is the difference in meaning between 'He stopped smoking.' and 'He stopped to smoke.'?
Which of these dictionaries can be accessed online at a specific URL?
Which of these dictionaries can be accessed online at a specific URL?
In the sentence 'He found a £20 note.', what part of speech is 'found'?
In the sentence 'He found a £20 note.', what part of speech is 'found'?
Which resource is recommended for completing the pre-interview task?
Which resource is recommended for completing the pre-interview task?
How would you convey to a student the difference in meaning between 'She speaks Spanish.' and 'She’s speaking Spanish.'?
How would you convey to a student the difference in meaning between 'She speaks Spanish.' and 'She’s speaking Spanish.'?
What part of speech is 'on' in the sentence 'It’s on the table.'?
What part of speech is 'on' in the sentence 'It’s on the table.'?
In the sentence 'They bought the table.', what part of speech is 'the'?
In the sentence 'They bought the table.', what part of speech is 'the'?
Study Notes
Parts of Speech
- Found is a verb in the sentence "He found a £20 note."
Pre-Interview Task Resource
- The text does not specify a recommended resource for completing the pre-interview task.
Difference Between 'She Speaks Spanish' and 'She's Speaking Spanish'
- 'She speaks Spanish' indicates a general ability to speak Spanish.
- 'She's speaking Spanish' indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking. This is a present continuous tense.
Difference Between 'He Stopped Smoking' and 'He Stopped to Smoke'
- 'He stopped smoking' indicates he has quit smoking.
- 'He stopped to smoke' indicates he stopped what he was doing to have a cigarette.
Online Dictionary
- The text does not specify a particular online dictionary with a URL.
Part of Speech 'On'
- On is a preposition in the sentence “It’s on the table.” It tells us where something is located.
Part of Speech 'The'
- The is a definite article in the sentence "They bought the table." It specifies a particular table already known or understood.
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Prepare for your CELTA interview by completing exercises that require reference to a good dictionary or grammar book. Get ready using recommended resources like 'English Grammar in Use' by Raymond Murphy or 'Practical English Usage' by Michael Swan.
