A revision lesson covering key grammatical structures and vocabulary from B1 level — modal verbs, infinitive versus gerund, question tags, conditional sentences and phrasal verbs.
About this lesson
In this revision lesson you will consolidate all the key grammatical structures and vocabulary studied in the previous lessons of module B1-2. You will practise the use of the infinitive and the gerund, conditional sentences with "unless" and "in case", question tags and phrasal verbs. The lesson combines interactive tests, vocabulary and speaking tasks to prepare you for the next level of English. Every exercise is based on authentic questions from the Kabinata curriculum.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
Use the infinitive without 'to' correctly after 'I'd rather' and 'rather than'
Distinguish between the use of the infinitive and the gerund after verbs of perception and after 'stop', 'forget', 'prefer'
Form question tags for sentences in different tenses
Apply 'unless', 'in case' and 'so that' in conditional sentences and clauses of purpose
Use phrasal verbs such as 'give up', 'bring up', 'look into', 'check out'
Differentiate between the use of 'make' and 'do' in fixed expressions
Lesson vocabulary
I'd rather stayI'd rather stay at home than go for a walk.
unlessYou will be sick unless you stop drinking.
in caseAlways carry your mobile phone in case you need it urgently.
so thatI hurried so that I wouldn't be late.
to get used toIt took me a long time to get used to wearing glasses.
to be used toI am not used to drinking coffee in the evening.
to give upWhy don't you give up smoking? I'm sure you'll stop coughing.
to bring upHer parents brought her up to speak two languages.
to look intoI would be grateful if you could look into our problem.
to check outGuests have to check out of the hotel before 12.
to make arrangementsAll arrangements for the Christmas party have already been made.
to prevent fromYou should prevent them from traveling at night.
to believe inDo you believe in God?
to depend onIt depends on the weather.
stimulatingLinda's arguments about politics are stimulating.