Language Arts (1st Stage Review)

Bicycles are the most preferable way of transport in town, ---- cars and buses just cause air pollution. A) whereas B) on the other hand C) on the contrary D) whenever E) as long as

Choose a modal that best fits in the sentence. According to the new rules, all employees _______ attend the monthly 'Sales and Results' meeting.

Looking up at the ceiling while giving a speech is poor eye contact because it shows that you aren't well prepared and don`t know what to say. This is called_________________ a. The pendulum b. The birdwatcher c. The stargazer

He_____ be late today- there's a lot of traffic on the roads. (may, should, shouldn't, can't)

Which is NOT an element of voice inflection? stressing a word stretching a word diction pausing a word

Look at the supporting sentence in this short paragraph, and choose the best topic sentence. Mine is ten years old, and it is always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for repairs each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work

Which of the following modals is more formal when expressing possibility? may might could

What are transition words? a. words or phrases that connect one idea to the next b. words or phrases that describe another word or phrase c. words or phrases that show action

Complete the sentence with the most approrpiate modal: That pizzeria _____ be good. It's often quite busy.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate modal: I’m sorry I ________ come yesterday. I had to work late.

The main character displays strength and courage throughout the story. ________, he shows fear and apprehension when he encounters the antagonist. (However, In Addition, For example, Therefore)

She feels like giving up her job ---- the consequences she will face. A) although B) much as C) as a result D) regardless of E) since

---- how long you've been using tobacco, you can still overcome your addiction to smoking. (although, regarding, no matter, however)

Choose the best modal that fits in the sentence: We've bought a new photocopier that _____ make over 150 copies per minute.

My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily I_____to fix it. (can, should, was able to, must)

Standing stiffly at attention with your feet together and your hands at your sides is poor speech posture because it makes you look nervous and uncomfortable in your role as speaker. This is called__________________

Choose one of the modals to complete the sentence: He ______ be here yet – his car isn't in the car park and his office door is locked. should / can't / must/ ought to

What are the four skills of the physical message?

They____have filled the car with petrol before they set off.score. (ought to, may, can, can't)

Complete the sentence with one of the modals (could have, can't have, should have) He ______ failed his exams. He didn't study very much.

Choose the modal that best completes the sentence: (can, must, might) He has health problems and he ____ go into hospital every second month.

Transition words can be used between sentences and paragraphs. True or False?

The concluding sentence can often be similar to the topic sentence True or False?

You _____ leave your door unlocked when you go out. (must, shouldn't, couldn't, were able to)

All the soldiers had to take their masks with them ---- there was a gas attack. A) because of B) so C) nevertheless D) so that E) in case