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Which profession involves studying the art and practice of fine cooking and eating?
Which profession involves studying the art and practice of fine cooking and eating?
- Alchemist
- Pharmacist
- Anesthetist
- Gastronomist (correct)
A person who is trained to administer pain relief to patients, often during surgery, is best described as a(n):
A person who is trained to administer pain relief to patients, often during surgery, is best described as a(n):
- Anesthetist (correct)
- Alchemist
- Geneticist
- Pharmacist
Which of the following professionals focuses primarily on the dispensing of medicines to the public?
Which of the following professionals focuses primarily on the dispensing of medicines to the public?
- Pharmacist (correct)
- Geneticist
- Gastronomist
- Alchemist
Which of these options accurately describes the role of a geneticist?
Which of these options accurately describes the role of a geneticist?
Complete the sentence with the future perfect form of the verb in brackets: 'By the time you arrive, I ______ (finish) all the preparations.'
Complete the sentence with the future perfect form of the verb in brackets: 'By the time you arrive, I ______ (finish) all the preparations.'
Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
Choose the best sentence using the future perfect tense to describe a completed action by a certain point in time.
Choose the best sentence using the future perfect tense to describe a completed action by a certain point in time.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the future perfect tense, showing that an action will be completed before another point in the future.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the future perfect tense, showing that an action will be completed before another point in the future.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund phrase as the subject of the sentence?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund phrase as the subject of the sentence?
In which sentence is the preposition used incorrectly with a gerund?
In which sentence is the preposition used incorrectly with a gerund?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a non-defining relative clause?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a non-defining relative clause?
Select the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with a non-defining relative clause to add extra information.
Select the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with a non-defining relative clause to add extra information.
I had the opportunity ___ see a glacier during my trip to Alaska.
I had the opportunity ___ see a glacier during my trip to Alaska.
The museum, ___ is one of city's main attractions, is undergoing renovations.
The museum, ___ is one of city's main attractions, is undergoing renovations.
Choose the sentence where a gerund is used as the object of a preposition.
Choose the sentence where a gerund is used as the object of a preposition.
Florence Nightingale, _____ was know as ‘The lady with the lamp’, significantly contributed to modern nursing.
Florence Nightingale, _____ was know as ‘The lady with the lamp’, significantly contributed to modern nursing.
Which sentence correctly reports the question: 'Does this road lead to the palace?' asked by the tourist to a passerby?
Which sentence correctly reports the question: 'Does this road lead to the palace?' asked by the tourist to a passerby?
Riya reported: 'I asked the candidate, Have you worked before?'. What was Riya's original question to the candidate?
Riya reported: 'I asked the candidate, Have you worked before?'. What was Riya's original question to the candidate?
Which of the following options correctly uses a gerund or infinitive to complete the sentence: 'I must remember __________ this parcel today; it's important.'?
Which of the following options correctly uses a gerund or infinitive to complete the sentence: 'I must remember __________ this parcel today; it's important.'?
Choose the option that correctly uses either an infinitive or a gerund to complete the sentence: 'I stopped __________ the essay.' (suggesting a halt to the activity)
Choose the option that correctly uses either an infinitive or a gerund to complete the sentence: 'I stopped __________ the essay.' (suggesting a halt to the activity)
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: 'What __________ when the accident happened?'
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: 'What __________ when the accident happened?'
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense to describe an ongoing activity before another event in the past.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense to describe an ongoing activity before another event in the past.
I remember __________ the parcel. I sent it on Saturday morning.
I remember __________ the parcel. I sent it on Saturday morning.
Choose the most appropriate question to ask if you want to know what someone was doing that led to them getting an electric shock.
Choose the most appropriate question to ask if you want to know what someone was doing that led to them getting an electric shock.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of 'regret' followed by an infinitive or gerund?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of 'regret' followed by an infinitive or gerund?
In which scenario is the use of 'trying + to infinitive' most appropriate?
In which scenario is the use of 'trying + to infinitive' most appropriate?
Which sentence correctly uses 'mean' followed by an infinitive or gerund to express intention or consequence?
Which sentence correctly uses 'mean' followed by an infinitive or gerund to express intention or consequence?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of 'go on' followed by an infinitive or gerund?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of 'go on' followed by an infinitive or gerund?
Which of the following options demonstrates the correct usage of 'need' followed by either a to-infinitive or a gerund?
Which of the following options demonstrates the correct usage of 'need' followed by either a to-infinitive or a gerund?
Choose the sentence that correctly transforms 'I wish I hadn't eaten so much cake' using 'regret'.
Choose the sentence that correctly transforms 'I wish I hadn't eaten so much cake' using 'regret'.
Which sentence correctly uses a question tag?
Which sentence correctly uses a question tag?
Identify the sentence where the gerund is correctly used to replace an infinitive, maintaining the original meaning.
Identify the sentence where the gerund is correctly used to replace an infinitive, maintaining the original meaning.
Which sentence correctly combines the following two sentences using a non-restrictive relative clause: 'The old house stands on a hill. It has a beautiful view.'?
Which sentence correctly combines the following two sentences using a non-restrictive relative clause: 'The old house stands on a hill. It has a beautiful view.'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a 'whose' clause to combine the sentences: 'The author is very famous. His book won an award last year.'
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a 'whose' clause to combine the sentences: 'The author is very famous. His book won an award last year.'
In the context of describing building maintenance, which of these options most accurately exemplifies the use of the word 'refurbish'?
In the context of describing building maintenance, which of these options most accurately exemplifies the use of the word 'refurbish'?
Choose the option that demonstrates the best collocation of words related to home improvement.
Choose the option that demonstrates the best collocation of words related to home improvement.
Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense?
Consider this scenario: John started learning French in 2018. Maria met him in 2020 and realized he was already quite fluent. Which sentence best describes this situation using the past perfect continuous tense?
Consider this scenario: John started learning French in 2018. Maria met him in 2020 and realized he was already quite fluent. Which sentence best describes this situation using the past perfect continuous tense?
Which of the following options correctly uses a non-restrictive relative clause to add extra information about a person?
Which of the following options correctly uses a non-restrictive relative clause to add extra information about a person?
A local business decides to 'revamp' its marketing strategy. What does 'revamp' most likely mean in this context?
A local business decides to 'revamp' its marketing strategy. What does 'revamp' most likely mean in this context?
Flashcards
Pharmacist
Pharmacist
Prepares and sells medicines and other goods in a shop.
Gastronomist
Gastronomist
Studies the art and practice of good cooking and eating.
Anesthetist
Anesthetist
Administers anesthetics to patients.
Geneticist
Geneticist
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Chemist
Chemist
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Alchemist
Alchemist
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Future Perfect Tense
Future Perfect Tense
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Future Perfect Formula
Future Perfect Formula
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Gerund
Gerund
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Gerund Phrase
Gerund Phrase
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Non-defining Relative Clause
Non-defining Relative Clause
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Preposition
Preposition
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Taking
Taking
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Complaining
Complaining
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Continuing
Continuing
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Paying
Paying
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Restore
Restore
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Refurbish
Refurbish
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Renovate
Renovate
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Renew
Renew
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Remodel
Remodel
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Repair
Repair
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Revamp
Revamp
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Collocation
Collocation
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"Regret to" vs. "Regret -ing"
"Regret to" vs. "Regret -ing"
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"Try to" vs. "Try -ing"
"Try to" vs. "Try -ing"
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"Mean to" vs. "Mean -ing"
"Mean to" vs. "Mean -ing"
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"Go on to" vs. "Go on -ing"
"Go on to" vs. "Go on -ing"
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"Need to" vs. "Need -ing"
"Need to" vs. "Need -ing"
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Question Tags
Question Tags
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Fancy
Fancy
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"Past Perfect Continuous"
"Past Perfect Continuous"
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Reporting questions
Reporting questions
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Infinitive
Infinitive
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Infinitive vs. Gerund
Infinitive vs. Gerund
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Remember + Gerund
Remember + Gerund
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Remember + Infinitive
Remember + Infinitive
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Stop + Gerund
Stop + Gerund
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Study Notes
Alchemist
- A person in the Middle Ages who studied alchemy
Gastronomist
- Someone who studies gastronomy
- Deals with the art and practice of cooking and eating good food
Pharmacist
- Prepares and sells medicine in a shop
Anaesthetist
- Administers anaesthetics to patients
Chemist
- A scientist who studies characteristics and how they're passed down through generations
Geneticist
- Prepares and sells or gives medicines to the public
The Future Perfect
- Refers to a future time that precedes another future time
- Could begin in the past
- Completed in the future
- Often used with "at", "by", or "before"
- Indicates when the action will be completed
Formation - Active
- will/ shall + have + past participle
Formation - Passive
- will/shall + have + been + past participle
Gerunds
- Participial forms of a verb
- Function as nouns
Examples
- "She prefers travelling alone."
- "I had the opportunity of watching Viswanathan Anand in action."
- "Hunting birds in this village is forbidden."
Gerund Phrases as Objects
- "I enjoy playing the guitar."
Non-Defining Relative Clauses
- Adds extra information
- Not essential to understanding the sentence
- Separated by commas
Example
- "My aunt, who lives in the US, is a neurosurgeon."
Collocations
Restore
- To repair so it looks as good as originally
Refurbish
- To clean and decorate to make more attractive and more useful
Synonyms
- Renovate, renew, remodel, revamp, repair
Acceptable Phrases
- Renovate a building
- Revamp a business
- Restore monuments
- Repair a toy
- Restore an antique
- Remodel a painting
- Renew the contract
- Restore a painting
- Renovate an antique
- Revamp a toy
- Refurbish a sculpture
Past Perfect Continuous
- had + been + -ing form of the verbs
Reporting Questions
- Use "ask" + "if" clause or a "wh-" word clause
Imperatives and Gerunds
- To + infinitive or an "-ing" form depends on the meaning
Verbs
- Regret, try, mean, go on, need
Verb example
- I must remember to send this parcel today
- Suggests necessary action
- I stopped writing the essay
- Suggests a halt to the activity
- I stopped to write the essay
- Suggests everything else was stopped to in order to write the essay
Question Tags
- Used at the end of the a sentence
- Turn a statement a question
Examples
- You've been told about the meeting, haven't you?
- You wouldn't have been able to do it, would you?
World Day Against Child Labour
- June 12th
Child Labor in India
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17 million child workers
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Lokmanya Tilak quote
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"Freedom is our birthright"
Handmade Woolen Carpet Industry
- Labour intensive
- One of India's's largest export earners
- Fastest growing industry
Use of Child Labor Estimates
- South Asia industry
- Between 200,000-300,000 children
- carpet belt of Uttar Pradesh in central India
Acquiring Cheap Child Labor
- Obtained from poorer regions
- purchasing or coercing children
- Worst sufferers
Unfair Labor Practices
- Long children labor hours
- Little to no pay
- wages are reduced for food and lodging
- Owner pays themselves first
- Debt Bondage
- Illegal
Slavery
- defined according to Article 1(a) of Article 7(a) of the Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade and Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery 1956
- quite common in the industry throughout South Asia.
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