ELC9 - Grammar Exercise
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Which tense is commonly used in small talk to discuss actions that have occurred in the recent past and have relevance to the present moment?

  • Present perfect tense (correct)
  • Future perfect tense
  • Continuous tense
  • Past perfect tense
  • What is the purpose of using modal verbs like 'can,' 'could,' 'would,' and 'might' in neighborly interactions?

  • To convey past events
  • To indicate future possibilities
  • To make requests and offers sound more polite (correct)
  • To express strong certainty
  • In the sentence, 'I've just moved in next door,' what does the present perfect tense indicate?

  • An action that will happen in the future
  • An action that happened in the recent past and is relevant to the current conversation (correct)
  • An action that is happening right now
  • An action that happened a long time ago
  • Which type of verb tense is formed using 'have/has' followed by the past participle of the verb?

    <p>Present perfect tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following explains the purpose of using 'would' in offering help?

    <p>To make the offer less imposing and more considerate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In small talk, how do adjectives and adverbs enrich conversations?

    <p>By providing more detail and color to opinions and observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are open-ended questions important in small talk?

    <p>To encourage a detailed response from the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using conditional sentences to make suggestions?

    <p>To suggest activities or assistance in a polite manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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