UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE SEDE PALMIRA

LECTURA DE TEXTOS ACADMICOS EN INGLS 1 (EDUFSICA)

CLASES FEBRERO 15 y 18 DE 2016
NOMBRE ________________________________________________________
VERB PHRASES
The simple predicate, or verb, may consist of two or more words. These words are called the verb
phrase. A verb phrase is made up of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.
A main verb can stand by itself as the simple predicate of a sentence.
Many different people lived in the American colonies.
MAIN VERB (action)
The colonists were hardworking.
MAIN VERB (linking)
Helping verbs help the main verb express action or show time.
Ships from England would bring supplies to the settlers.
VERB PHRASE (Would is the helping verb.)
COMMON HELPING VERBS
Forms of be
is, am, was, are, were, be, been
Forms of do
do, does, did
Forms of have
has, have, had
Others

may, might, can, should, could, would, shall, will

IDENTIFYING VERB PHRASES

Underline the verb phrase in each sentence. Include main verbs and helping verbs.
1. The colonists would build a home as quickly as possible.
2. Wood from nearby forests was used for their homes.
3. In later years, some houses were made of brick.
4. Poor settlers could make their furniture from the many trees of the forest.
5. Wealthy families could order fancy furniture from England.
6. The colonists may have brought some tools and household items with them.
7. They did eat some new foods, such as corn.
8. Most colonists would wear rough, homemade clothing called homespun.
9. Adults and children did like games and contests.
10. Sometimes, they might fly a kite.
11. Colonial children might have become good at familiar games such as marbles and hopscotch.
12. You would have recognized some of their favorite playthingsjump ropes, dolls, and other toys.
13. Many families would have been the proud owners of pet cats and dogs.
14. Farm children might have owned a pet lamb or pony.
15. Life in colonial times could be both difficult and fun.
A. Identifying Main Verbs and Helping Verbs
Underline the main verb once and the helping verb twice in each of the following sentences.
EXAMPLE I am learning about life in colonial America.
1. Master craftsmen would teach young boys certain skills.

2. The young boys were called apprentices.

3. Some apprentices could learn all about fine furniture.
4. Others might be taught about the printing press.
5. An especially talented boy would be apprenticed to a lawyer or doctor.
6. Some girls were trained as housekeepers or cooks.
7. Many children did attend some type of school.
8. All should have learned daily living skills from their parents.
9. A farm boy would help his father with the chores.
10. A girls mother would show her daughter how to spin and weave.

Writing Verb Phrases

Add a helping verb to complete the verb phrase in each sentence below.
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Some families ________________ visit colonial towns such as Williamsburg, Virginia.

________________ you toured the Governors Palace there?
A visitor ________________ see how people in the colonies actually lived.
You ________________ watch craftsmen making beautiful glass bowls.
Criminals ________________ placed in stocks in front of the jail.
________________ you ever seen pictures of someone with his head and hands locked in the
wooden stock?
7. ________________ you remember the uniformed soldiers parading around the town?
8. All the shops ________________ filled with items from colonial times.
9. You ________________ buy a tin whistle or a three-cornered hat.
10. The restaurants ________________ filled with people enjoying delicious colonial foods.
11. ________________ you ever eaten your dinner by candlelight?
12. ________________ you think you would like to visit Williamsburg?
A linking verb connects the subject with a word that gives information about the subject, such as a
condition or relationship. They do not show any action; but, they link the subject with the rest of the
sentence. For example, in the sentence "They are a problem," the word "are" is the linking verb that
connects "they" and "problem" to show the relationship between the two words.
Linking Verb Examples
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William is excited about his promotion.

She appears upset about the announcement.
The eggs smell rotten.
He went red after tripping on the rug.
Your plans for the wedding sound nice.
You look exhausted after studying all night.
I am putty in his hands.
Maria might have been more forthcoming with the news.
Tom acted nervous when the teacher found the note.
The audience fell silent when the conductor walked on stage.
Dreams come true when we believe in them.
The crowd stayed calm in spite of the imminent threat.
All the children seem satisfied with the bouncy castle.
Bob felt sleepy after eating the whole pizza.
The cinnamon rolls taste heavenly.
Building the house proves difficult for them.
Anthony has been a dream the last few weeks.
The spectators remained silent after the injury on the field.
He became suspicious when he saw the safe was open.
All the kittens were playful.
The theater gets dark when the show is about to begin.
Some couples are lucky enough to grow old together.

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I feel worthy when the boss compliments me.

The weather was accommodating and the party continued.
The embers turn ashy as they cool.
You are being very foolish to believe her.
Mary waxed nostalgic on her 50th birthday.
Your friend might be disappointed if you dont go.
Sometimes, kids act foolish.
We are dismayed about the foreclosure.
The tests indicate that your child is gifted.
Martin does like very spicy food.
Jumping into a pond could be dangerous.
Most children get cranky when they are sleepy.
After the snowstorm, the roads were slippery.
A flaw in the design appeared to be the cause of the collapse.
The vegetables in the bin looked disgusting and spoiled.
They shall be happy ever after.
Riding in a car will be safer with a seat belt.
The police department is getting tough on crime.
She remains faithful, even though it has been two years since he left.

PRESENT SIMPLE
1. Write the HE/SHE/IT forms
catch
read
cook
smoke
fetch
start
live
watch
rush
write
copy
enjoy
play
study

come
drink
fix
miss
buy
fry
try

run
stand
touch
wish
carry
marry

2. Write the verb in the right form

1. Children ................................ (ask) a lot of questions.
2. She .................................. (go) to college on her bike.
3. A lot of birds .............................. (fly) south in the winter.
4. She ..................................... (study) very hard at the weekends.
5. My father .............................. (watch) television most evenings.
6. He ................................... (understand) Arabic.
7. He ........................................ (fight) with his brother.
8. Big dogs............................ (like) a lot of exercise.
9. Hes very naughty he ............................ (push) other children.
10. Lessons ................................. (start) at 8.35 every morning.
3. Choose one verb to make each sentence negative
e.g. It doesnt snow very often in San Francisco (snow, sing, play)
1. I like football, but I ............................................ cricket at all. (think, like, remember)
2. She lives in Japan, but she ...................................... a word of Japanese (sing, work, speak)
3. Im sorry I ................................. your name. (eat, remember, work)
4. He works in New York, but I .................................... what he does. (know, use, come)
5. Marys really tired, but she ...................................... to go to bed. (help, want, walk)
6. We .......................................... a big flat just one bedroom. (work, play, want)
7. Phil ..................................... very hard, but he makes a lot of money. (work, stand, stop)
8. Anns parents ................................... Im the right man for their daughter. (write, read, think)
4. a) Make questions
1. How / you pronounce / this word?
2. How / you spell / that?

3. What / this word / mean?

4. How much / they cost?
5. Where / you live?
6. What / you do?
7. How / you do?
8. What time / the plane / leave?
9. What time/ the class / start?
10. What time / the train / arrive?
b) Make questions. Write the short answer ( + and -)
1. She / live / with her parents?
2. You / like / your new job?
3. I /speak / good Italian?
4. They /work / hard / at university?
5. We /usually give/ her a birthday present?
6. Your sister / help / you / very much?
7. Alan /smoke?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
1. Write the ING FORM of these verbs.
Break
clean
Come
die
Make
play
Write
start
Begin
put
Rob
shop
Shout
sit
Turn
open

wash
enjoy
sing
get
hit
dream
stand
visit

live
go
jump
feel
rain
sleep
talk
forget

2. Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the present continuous tense
1. John and I ...................................... (stay) in a beautiful hotel.
2. Kevin .......................................... (work) at home today.
3. I ...................................... (wait) for a very important letter.
4. You ...................................... (walk) too fast.
5. We ........................................... (plan) our next holiday.
6. The girls ............................................ (visit) their grandmother today.
7. She ....................................... (read) in her bedroom at the moment.
8. The baby ...................................... (learn) how to walk.
3. Rewrite the sentences in the negative. Use the present continuous
1. They .......................................... (buy) a new car.
2. He ............................................... (learn) to read.
3. I .................................................. ( look) for your keys.
4. We ............................................... (sell) the house.
5. They ........................................ (drink) tea.
6. You ....................................... (work) very hard.
7. Jack and Jill ....................................... (run) downhill.
8. I ....................................... (go) home now.
4. A) Write the questions. Use the present continuous
1. What /Jessica / do?
2. Why / John and Patrick / laugh?
3. What book / you / read?
4. What / we / watch?
5. Where / they / stay?
6. Why / we / sit in the dark?
7. Where / they / wait?
8. What / you / sell?

b) Make questions. Write the short answer ( + and -)

1. It / rain?
2. You / learn / French / at school?
3. I /speak / clearly?
4. Angela and Fred / dance / together?
5. The plane / land/ now?
6. The Smiths / plan / a party?
7. The children / study / in their bedroon?
8. Chris / wave/ at us?
1, PRESENT SIMPLE
Make POSITIVE, INTERROGATIVE and NEGATIVE sentences. Add SHORT ANSWERS ( + AND
ANSWERS)
1. They (smoke)
2. Ann (teach) chemistry.
3. The Oxford bus (stop) here.
4. The teachers (know) her.
5. You (play) the piano.
6. John (work) in a restaurant.
7. We (need) more eggs.
8. Mary (like) parties.
9. Peter (speak) English well.
10. The ticket (cost) $5.
11. You (speak) Arabic.
12. We (agree) about most things.
13. Alan and John (live) near me.
14. My father (write) novels.
15. John (fly) to NY every Monday.
16. That child (never /say) Thank you.
17. Andy (always/wash) his clothes at the weekend.
18. My father (teach) English.
19. My boss (think) youre wonderful.
20. She (try) to go skiing every winter.
2. PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Make POSITIVE, INTERROGATIVE and NEGATIVE sentences. Add SHORT ANSWERS ( + AND
ANSWERS)
1. Ann (read) the newspaper.
2. The baby (cry).
3. It (snow).
4. You (look) very beautiful today.
5. I (play) a lot of football this year.
6. We (wait) for a phone call.
7. He (listen) to me.
8. She (wear) a coat.
9. They (learn) very much.
10. You (eat) bread these days.
11. Your boyfriend (enjoy) the concert.
12. We (go) too fast.
13. The children (make) something.
14. Bill (write) something on the wall.
15. I (cook) rice tonight.
3. Make questions for the answers provided
1. The President and his wife live in Madrid.
2. Peter and Anns children play football on Saturdays.
3. The film about skiing in New Zealand starts at 8.00.

4. The second word in the first sentence means kind.

5. The man in the flat downstairs wants to change his job.
6. A ticket for Saturdays concert costs 15.
4. Complete the conversation putting the verbs into the present continuous and completing the
short answers with AM, IS , ARE (NOT)
A: So what ........................................ (happen)? ........................................... (they/have) a party?
B: Yes, they ......................
A: And what ................................................................ (they/do)?
B: Well, a few of them .............................................. (dance)
A: ........................................................................ (Mum and Dad) dance?
B: Yes, Mum ............................ but Dad ........................ He .......................................(talk) to Uncle
Jack and they ..............................................(laugh) a lot.
A: Is Aunty Linda there?
B: Yes, she ...................... She ......................................(dance) with Brian from next door. Oh, and
Dad ......................................(give) everyone a drink.
A: ...............................................(they/eat)?
B: Only crisps and nuts and some cheese.
A: and we..................................................(not/eat) anything. Its not fair.
5.

WORD ORDER.
a) Rewrite these sentences including the word in brackets
1. My brother speaks to me (never)
2. Susan is polite. (always)
3. Do you finish work at 5 oclock? (usually)
4. I go to bed before midnight. (rarely)
5. The bus isnt late. (usually)
6. I dont eat fish. (often)
7. What do you have for breakfast? (usually)
8. Is Tina here? (already)
9. They stay in the same hotel. (always)
10. Does Janet work in the same place? (still)
b) Write the following sentences in the correct order
1. (to work / every day/ walks / Liz)
2. (goes / every year / to Italy / Julia)
3. (Ann / very well / French / doesnt speak)
4. (every day/ do / the same thing / we)
5. ( football / dont like / very much / I)
6. (watch/ when / you / TV/ do)?
7. ( hungry/I / the /in / am / morning / always)
8. ( Dave / in / Jane / that / never / restaurant / and / eat)
9. ( weekend / tennis / do / play / the / you / at / ever)?
10. (sometimes / park / Sunday / the / we / on / to / go)
11.(usually / the / Claire / bus / gets / to / school)