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Monday 29 April 2013

The Too, Two and To Quiz!

The too, two and to quiz!
Are you confused on how to use to, too, and two? If so, then lets try and clear up any difficulties you may have.


1. to is a preposition, before an infinitive. (He walks to church)

2. too - also, as well or when you are saying that there is more than necessary.

3. two - number (For example: He arrived in Rome two hours ago.

Now it's your turn! 
Have a go at our quick 10 question quiz below, your answers will be marked in a few days.

  1. The children had eaten ______ much chocolate.
  2. "I'm on my way _____ school" she said.
  3. I'm catching the number ____ bus, which one are you waiting for?
  4. ____ many cooks spoil the broth.
  5. "I have just seen a thief run out of your house" she screamed! He was running _____ fast, I just couldn't catch him.
  6. It's time ____ go now Jim.
  7. I'd like ____ packets of chewing gum please, three is ____ many.
  8. I'm on my way ______ school, I'll catch up with you in a minute.
  9. It's _____ much, I simply can't afford it.
  10. The number ______.
Good luck everyone!!!! :))





Wednesday 24 April 2013

The Whose v Who's Quiz!

Who knows the difference between who's and whose?

Below is a quiz to give you a better understanding of whose and who's.

Remember: Whose is the possessive of who or, somewhat controversially, which.
Who's is a contraction of who is or, less commonly, who has.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!


  1. Do you know ________ going to speak?
  2. _______ bag is it?
  3. _____ in the kitchen?
  4. _______ shopping bill is this on the table?
  5. ______ this on the phone?
  6. _______ side are you on?
  7. I know a man _______ kids study at that college.
  8. _______ ready to go?
  9. ________ dog is on the loose?
  10. _____ is it please?
Please post your answers below as if you were leaving a comment.

ENJOY!!!

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THE CORRECT ANSWERS ARE AS FOLLOWS!

1. who is
2. whose
3. who is
4. whose
5. who is
6. whose
7. whose
8. who is
9. whose
10. who

WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED! :))))

Monday 22 April 2013

NEW - Mini Lesson - Travel Phrases


Mini Lesson - 
Travel Phrases ‘At the train station’



Phrase: Can I buy a ticket on the train?

Use: This phrase is used when you’re at the tickets kiosk or if you’re asking a random member of the public.

Dialogue:

Customer: Hello, can I buy a ticket on the train?
Ticket kiosk clerk: Yes of course, you can buy your ticket from the ticket master on board the train.
Customer: Thank you very much.
Ticket kiosk clerk: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Customer: No thank you.

Phrase: How many stops is it to London?

Use: When asking a fellow tourist or at the information desk of a train station.

Dialogue:

Information desk: Hello, how can I help you?
Customer: How many stops is it to London please?
Information Desk: It’s three stops from here.
Customer: That’s great thank you.