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What is one major economic change that globalization has brought to Ecuador?
What is one major economic change that globalization has brought to Ecuador?
- Isolation from global markets
- Increased reliance on agriculture only
- Diversification of the economy beyond agriculture (correct)
- Decline in job creation
Globalization has had only positive effects on Ecuadorian culture.
Globalization has had only positive effects on Ecuadorian culture.
False (B)
Name one challenge that Ecuador faces due to its dependence on global markets.
Name one challenge that Ecuador faces due to its dependence on global markets.
Ecuador's economy suffers when oil prices fall.
Globalization has connected Ecuador to _____ markets and influenced its economy.
Globalization has connected Ecuador to _____ markets and influenced its economy.
Match the impact of globalization with its corresponding effect on Ecuador:
Match the impact of globalization with its corresponding effect on Ecuador:
What is the simple past form of the verb 'to go'?
What is the simple past form of the verb 'to go'?
The sentence 'She was studying when the phone rang' uses simple past tense.
The sentence 'She was studying when the phone rang' uses simple past tense.
Provide an example of a sentence using past progressive.
Provide an example of a sentence using past progressive.
Yesterday, I ___ (not/go) to the gym because I was tired.
Yesterday, I ___ (not/go) to the gym because I was tired.
Match the following verbs with their correct past tense forms:
Match the following verbs with their correct past tense forms:
Flashcards
Past Progressive
Past Progressive
A verb tense that shows an action happening in the past, continuing for some time, and often interrupted by another action.
Simple Past
Simple Past
A verb tense that shows an action that happened in the past at a specific time or over a period of time and is now completed.
Present Simple
Present Simple
Used to express actions that happen routinely or habitually.
Past Progressive with Simple Past
Past Progressive with Simple Past
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Past Progressive and Simple Past Sentences
Past Progressive and Simple Past Sentences
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What is globalization?
What is globalization?
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How has globalization impacted Ecuador's economy?
How has globalization impacted Ecuador's economy?
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How has Ecuador's economy diversified due to globalization?
How has Ecuador's economy diversified due to globalization?
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How has globalization impacted Ecuadorian culture?
How has globalization impacted Ecuadorian culture?
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What are the challenges of globalization for Ecuador?
What are the challenges of globalization for Ecuador?
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Study Notes
Simple Past and Present Simple Tenses
- Use simple past tense to describe completed actions in the past.
- Use present simple tense to describe habitual actions or general truths.
Past Progressive Tense
- Use past progressive tense to describe actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past.
- Past progressive tense is used with a time expression in the past.
Simple Past Tense Examples
- She went to work every morning at 8 a.m. (habitual action)
- We visited the museum last weekend. (completed action in the past)
- He always ate cereal for breakfast. (habitual action)
- Yesterday, they watched a new movie at the cinema. (completed action in the past)
Present Simple Tense Examples
- She goes to work every morning at 8 a.m. (habitual actions)
- I don't like coffee, but now I drink it every day. (a general truth or a habit)
Past Progressive Tense Examples
- My brother was playing video games every afternoon. (action in progress)
- We were traveling to Japan two years ago (action in progress)
Other Examples
- The sun set in the west. (completed action in the past)
- Last summer, they went to the beach for vacation. (completed action in the past)
- He enjoyed reading books in his free time? (habitual action)
- I studied a lot for the test last night. (completed action in the past)
- He usually runs 5 kilometers every morning. (habitual action)
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Description
This quiz covers the three main tenses in English: Simple Past, Present Simple, and Past Progressive. You'll learn how to use these tenses to describe completed actions, habitual actions, and actions in progress. Test your understanding with examples and explanations.
