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What are colloquial expressions?

Commonly used in informal speech

Expressions that have no meaning

Somewhat obscure phrases

Seldom used in formal writing (correct)

Regular verbs form their ______________ tense by ending with -d or -ed.

past

What are words for signals?

Important clues to text purpose and content

What is a redundant expression?

Using more words than necessary to express an idea Signup and view all the answers

Action verbs end with -s or -es if the subject is singular.

True Signup and view all the answers

Irregular verbs do not change when the past tense is formed.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is formal English?

Strict attention to the rules of correct English Signup and view all the answers

What are lie, sit, rise?

Verbs that do not have objects Signup and view all the answers

What does consequently mean?

A signal word for cause and effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the verb ending used to form the past tense of regular verbs?

-d or -ed Signup and view all the answers

What are lay, set, raise?

Verbs that need direct objects Signup and view all the answers

What is a word for feelings?

Emotions Signup and view all the answers

What are I, he, we, who?

Nominative-case pronouns Signup and view all the answers

What is the verb ending used with a third person singular subject?

-s or -es Signup and view all the answers

What are me, him, us, whom?

Objective-case pronouns Signup and view all the answers

What is informal English?

Used in casual conversation Signup and view all the answers

(Sit/______) the milk on the table.

Set Signup and view all the answers

(______/Lie) the book on your desk.

Lay Signup and view all the answers

You should always (raise/rise) when an older person enters the room.

Rise Signup and view all the answers

Give the apples to Corey and (I/______).

me Signup and view all the answers

(______/Us) students have finished.

We Signup and view all the answers

We can go with Jack and (she/______).

her Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Concepts

Colloquial Expressions: Informal phrases rarely used in formal writing.
Past Tense: Regular verbs typically form their past tense by adding -d or -ed at the end.
Words for Signals: These provide critical clues regarding the text's purpose and meaning.
Redundant Expressions: Using excessive words to express an idea; should be avoided for clarity.

Verb Forms and Usage

Singular Subjects: Action verbs end with -s or -es for singular subjects, while they take their base form for plural subjects.
Irregular Verbs: Some verbs do not change form when used in the past tense.
Formal English: Involves strict adherence to grammatical rules and conventions.
Informal English: Language used in casual conversation, often less strict in grammar.
Lie, Sit, Rise: These are intransitive verbs that do not require direct objects.
Lay, Set, Raise: Transitive verbs that necessitate direct objects for completion.

Pronouns and Cases

Emotions: Refers to words that denote feelings or states of being.
Nominative-case Pronouns: Include I, he, we, and who; used as subjects in sentences.
Objective-case Pronouns: Include me, him, us, and whom; used as objects in sentences.

Grammar Signals and Forms

Consequently: A transitional word that indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.
Verb Endings: Regular verbs form their past tense using -d or -ed, while third-person singular subjects take -s or -es to indicate present tense.

Usage Exercises

Set vs. Sit: "Set the milk on the table" uses 'set' correctly as a transitive verb needing an object (the milk).
Lay vs. Lie: "Lay the book on your desk" indicates 'lay' is used for placing something down.
Rise vs. Raise: "You should always rise when an older person enters the room"; 'rise' is correct as it is an intransitive verb.
Me vs. I: "Give the apples to Corey and me" uses 'me' correctly in the objective case.
We vs. Us: "We students have finished" correctly uses 'we' as a subject pronoun.
She vs. Her: "We can go with Jack and her" uses 'her' appropriately as an object pronoun.

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Prepare for your English language test with this comprehensive review quiz. Focus on key concepts such as colloquial expressions, past tense formation, and identifying redundant expressions. This is essential for mastering written and spoken English.