CFC Extension Grammar - Unit 9

A
1

Reported Speech - Report these short conversations using the verbs in italics. (If you need more space, then write
your sentences on a separate sheet of paper.)
ask
suggest
Frank: Have you bought your tickets to the concert?
Susan: Not yet. Ive been so busy lately and havent had the time to go to the Teleticket office.
Frank: I see, but why dont you just get them online?
Frank asked Susan whether she had bought tickets to the concert and suggested getting them online.
ask
promise
Tina:
Marcelo:
Tina:
Marcelo:

Hey Marcelo, Im having a party next Saturday and would like you and your band to play.
Sure thats great. We have another gig that night, but well definitely come by right after that.
Another gig? Oh Im afraid you wont make it on time.
Oh please Tina! We can use the money. I Promise well be there on time.

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inform
reassure
Event Organizer: Im sorry to announce that the Super Music concert next Friday has been cancelled.
Reporter:
So does that mean that the people who bought tickets will lose their money?
Event Organizer: I guarantee that everyone who bought a ticket will get their money back.
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confide
agree
Ana:
Dont tell anyone but I think Luisa made the wrong decision.
Javier: Youre right. Acting in that show is a big mistake.
Ana:
Please dont tell her. Shed be furious.
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tell
Peter:
Mary Jane:
Peter:

regret
You did a wonderful job in the play as Madame Curie.
I dont know! I should have come to the last rehearsal. I would have known about the changes in advance.
Oh come on! You were absolutely great.

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expect
Estelle:
Joey:
Estelle:
Joey:
Estelle:

required
Hello, Joey. I have good news I got you a job in the new Stephen Spielberg movie
Wow!!! Stephen Spielberg!! Thats awesome news
Yes! Listen. They want you to be on the set tomorrow at 3 a.m.
3.00 in the morning?
Yeah! Just tomorrow. Your normal shooting schedule is from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.

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B

Linking words for contrast

Read the chart and complete the report with whereas, on one handon the other, in spite of, despite, however, although
Prince of Good Taste
Awards won
This years nominations
CDs sold per year
Downloads on iTunes per year
Total concert attendance
Earnings/Profit
Years as professional singer

Lord of Rock and Pop

12 Grammys
3

None
6

200,000

1,000,000

300,000

850,000

2,600,000

8,750,000

$35,400,000

$600,000,000

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Show Host: Good evening and welcome to tonights Grammy Award Ceremony, and this year we have the opportunity to see an
unprecedented match-up. (1)___________________ we have the legendary Prince of Good Taste and (2)_______________
young rising star Lord of Rock and Pop. Many people think this year will be the year for the Lord of Rock and Pop with six
nominations; (3) _______________, we must keep in mind that the Prince has savoured the Grammy 12 times and that gives him
an advantage. And (4)_______________ the classic star has the most prizes won, we cannot forget the commercial advantage
of the new music prodigy. Not only has the Lord of Rock and Pop drawn audiences by the millions, he has also become the king
on iTunes; (5)_____________ the Prince did not do too well in this department. But music critics believe that (6)_____________
all this, the top quality of the Princes last album will give him at least two more awards this year.
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CFC Extension Grammar - Unit 10

A

Modal verbs to express certainty and possibility - Read about Daniel and Cristians trip and complete the things their
family members say. Use must, cant, couldnt, might, may, could, might not, may not and the verb in parenthesis. Some
modal verbs can be used more than once.
Daniel and Christian are camping at the beach with their families. One day they find an old boat by the sea and
decide to take a ride to a nearby island. They explore the island until they realise that its getting dark. They walk
back to the boat, but find that its gone.

1.

There ________________________ (be) much to eat on the island.

2.

Someone________________________ (see) them earlier rowing to the island.

3.

They________________________ (stuck) in there for days.

4.

They ________________________ (look) for shelter right now.

5.

They ________________________ (be) scared.

6.

They ________________________ (take) their cell phones so they ________________________ (call) for help

7.

The Coast Guard ________________________ (pass) by and help them.

8.

The old boat ________________________ (sink)

9.

Someone________________________ (take) the boat.

10. They ________________________ (tie) the boat up properly.

B

Error correction on modals to express certainty- Look at the underlined section of the following dialogues.
Correct any errors. If the section is correct, then put a .

1.

A: Do you know where Felipe is?

B: He called me about 10 minutes ago to tell me he was on his way. So he could arrive soon.

2.

A: Have you met Jimenas mother, Lucy?

B: Lucy might not be Jimenas mother. Jimena is 23 and Lucy is 32!

3.

A: I think the bank must give you a new loan. You just have one more payment from the last one.
B: Youre right.

4.

A: Did you see Luisa coming into class all drenched?

B: I didnt. It was raining earlier so she could have forgotten her umbrella.

5.

A: What do you think about the tax reduction given by the government?
B: Well, prices can go down but no one is certain they will.

6.

A: The lack of evidence on the bank robbery case has the police befuddled!
B: I guess they couldnt solve the case after all.

7.

A: Tom was thrilled with the car he saw at the dealership.

B: He was excited and the price was within his budget. He called me a while ago to tell me he was driving down to
meet us. I guess he must have bought the car after all.

8.

A: Hey mum! Youve got a postcard from Simon from Buenos Aires.
B: Simon may not have sent the card. Hes been in Montevideo for two weeks now and this card was mailed last
week.

9.

A: Why is my laptop sending me this low battery alert? I have it plugged in.
B: You must have plugged it in inappropriately. Why dont you check it?
A: Oh youre right! Now its working.

10. A: Hello, can I talk to Mr. Vallejo?

11. B: He is in a meeting. Let me see if hes finished. He must be able to take your call.

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CFC Extension Grammar - Unit 11

A

Modal verbs to express ability - Underline the correct or more natural answer. If both are possible, then underline both.

You can / are able to store your valuables in the hotel safe that you will find in your room.

I could / was able to get the new iPad before they were sold out.

Before the investor group bought the local chain, you could / were able to return items up to three weeks after purchase.

Could you / Were you able to understand what the technician said about that netbook? I found it difficult.

Despite the last minute notice, the warehouse staff managed to / could finish the inventory in less than 24 hours.

According to store policies if you wish to return clothes, no alterations can / are able to be made to them.

Mirtha could / managed to get the bank to raise her credit limit, despite already having an overdraft of nearly 200.

She looked all over the store, but couldnt / wasnt able to find the dress shed seen the day before.

Do you want to buy a Full HD LED TV? Sorry but I m not able to / cant afford it.

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Karen lost the receipt, but she might be able to / can exchange those trousers since theyve still got the price tag.

Use of like and as. Complete the dialogues using like or as.

a So do you like your new trainers?

b Yes but they arent _______ comfortable as I thought they would be.

a Dont you think these jeans look _______ the ones we saw at the other store?
b They sure do!

a I dont understand why people still buy so many things that a mobile phone already has!
b I agree. You can use it ______ a phone book, an alarm clock, a daily planner and many other things.

a Dont buy that jacket! I have one that looks exactly _______ it.
b Really? Well, I wouldnt like to end up dressing the same _____ you do.

a Yesterday, I went to the store you recommended, but it was closed.

b ______ yesterday was a holiday, the store didnt open.

Use of seem, appear, and look. Read the following facts and give your opinion, drawing conclusions. Be sure to use the
verb in brackets. Many answers are possible.

EXAMPLE: In January 2011, Peruvians bought 20% more using credit cards than in January 2010. (seem)

________It seems that Peruvians have less cash today and are relying more on their credit cards.____________________

In Peru, the annual interest rate for credit cards is 43.38%, while with a personal loan it is 23.75%. (appear)

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3

In a 2010 analysis by the web site Mercado Libre, the product most bought by Peruvians is the mobile phone. (look)

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4

In the first half of 2010, Peruvians bought 12,447 new Japanese Toyota cars while they bought only 2,814 new American
Chevrolets. (appear)

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5

The website, www.comscore.com, reported that 52% of Peruvian online shoppers shop in foreign websites and 48% prefer
national ones. (look)

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ANSWER KEY

UNIT 9
9A

Examples Answers may vary.

Tina asked Marcelo if he and his band would like to

play at her party and Marcelo promised that they
would be there on time.

The event organizer informed the reporter that the

concert had been cancelled and reassured the
people that they would get their money back for the
tickets they bought.

Ana confided in Javier that she thought Luisa had

made the wrong decision and Javier agreed that
acting in that show was a big mistake.

Peter told Mary Jane that she had done a wonderful

job in the play, but Mary Jane said she regretted not
coming to the last rehearsal.

Estelle told Joey that he was required to be on the

set the next day at 3 a.m., but that normally he
would be required to shoot from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

9B
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2
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On one hand
On the other
however
although
despite / in spite of

UNIT 11
11A
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2
3
4
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9
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can
was able to
could / were able to
Could you / were you able to
managed to
can
managed to
couldnt / wasnt able to
cant
might be able to / can

11B
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2
3
4
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as
like
as
like / as
as

11C

Answers will vary. (suggested answers)

It appears that in Peru getting a personal loan

is a better idea than using a credit card.
It looks like Peruvians like to buy mobile phones
online.
It appears that Peruvians have more trust in
Japanese cars than American cars.
It looks like most Peruvians do their online
shopping on foreign websites.

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4
5

UNIT 10
10A

Possible answers

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2
3
4
5
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9
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might not / may not be

could have seen / might have seen
might / could / may be
must be looking / should look
must be
might / may have taken
might / may call
could / might / may pass by
might / could have sunk
might / could have taken
may / might not have tied

10B
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

cant be
will, should

might / could

cannot have / could not have

might / could