I know that he would arrive soon.

It was certain that he will graduate.

MODALS:
Present Past
WILL and Will Would
WOULD Can
Shall
Could
Should
Must

Would can also be used as a form of request. In this case it can be used in present.
Example: Would you like something to drink?
 Paula did not say when she will finish the project.
Jake doubts that h e would have time to finish the project.

CORRECT OR I know that I will go if I can afford it.

INCORRECT The parking at the arena was inadequate for the tremendous
number o f drivers who will want to park there.
The position on the city council will be filled next week when the
electorate votes.
EXERCISE:
WRITTEN
EXPRESSION
EXERCISE:
WRITTEN
EXPRESSION
 ● We mailed the package at the post office
● The letter mailed today before noon
● The letter was mailed by us.
PASSIVE OR
ACTIVE
PASSIVE
 ( C / I)
1. After the old radiator had be replaced, the travelers continued
their cross-country trip.
2. During the lightning storm, he struck in the head by a falling ( C / I)
tree.
3. While I am on vacation, the pets should be feeds every morning ( C / I)
and evening.
4. A book being written now by a team of writers will be published ( C / I)
in the fall.
CORRECT OR 5. I found out that the real estate agent had already been leased ( C / I)
the condominium.
INCORRECT? 6. The house that Mrs. Martin has always wanted to buy has just ( C / I)
placed on the market.
7. We must leave that money in the checking account because the ( C / I)
bills pay on the first of the month.
8. The horses can't be taken out now because they have been rode ( C / I)
for the past few hours.
9. It is being announced by a presidential aide that a lawyer from ( C / I)
Virginia has been named attorney general.
PROBLEMS WITH
NOUNS
 SINGULAR

COUNTABLE

PLURAL
NOUNS

UNCOUNTABLE SINGULAR
 Different criteria was used to evaluate the performers.

IRREGULAR
NOUNS
 Ralph Nader is an authorization in the field of consumer affairs.
PERSON OR There are many job opportunities in accountant.
THINGS?
SUFFIX PEOPLE
-er -engineer, plumber, writer, employer, teacher, etc.
-ist -economist, guitarist, pianist, analyst, specialist, etc.
-ian -politician, comedian, obstetrician, musician etc.
-ant -servant, assistant, informant, attendant, etc.
-man/
woman/ -policewoman, postman, chairperson, etc.
person
-attendee, employee, trainee, addressee, etc.
-ee
-waitress, actress, heiress, princess, etc.
-ess
-ive -representative, fugitive, etc.

-or -professor, actor, sailor, director, supervisor, etc.

 1. The professor does not give many exam in chemistry
class, but the ones she gives are difficult.
2. His thesis includes an analyses of the hypotheses.
3. It was his dream to be a musical in the New York
Philharmonic.

CORRECT OR 4. For the reception, the caterers prepared a large amount of

food to serve a large number of people.
INCORRECT? 5. Many job opportunities exist in the field of nurse if you will
accept a love paying position.
6. For each business trip you make, you can choose from
many different airlines.
7. The stimulus for his career change is his acknowledgment
that he is in a dead-end job.