RELATIVE PRONOUNS- key to correct the exercises.

Dear students,
I'm having problems to upload the key of the exercises on Relative pronouns I gave you to revise. There is a problem with the program I usually use to do it. As far as I solve this problem, I will upload the key, as promised!
Lydia.

RELATIVE CLAUSES.

If you want to practice a bit more on relative clauses, here you have some links. You must have clear the difference between defining and non defining relative clauses and when the relative pronoun can be omitted and when it can't. So, here you have the links.
Revise for the test. Link # 1; Link #2; Link #3; Link #4; Link #5
If you have any doubts, don't hesitate and ask me!

SONGS TO PRACTICE CONDITIONAL SENTENCES IN CONTEXT.

1st type conditional: IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW... a very old and romantic by Simply Red.



2nd type conditional. IF I WERE A BOY by Beyoncé.



Or another example of second type conditionals: TEARS IN HEAVEN by Eric Clapton.

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES EXERCISES.

If you want to practice conditional sentences, here I provide you with a  full list of links where you can practice and improve.

Link # 1;  Link # 2;  Link # 3;  Link # 4;  Link # 5;  Link # 6;  Link # 7;  Link # 8;  Link # 9.
If you want to have an explanation in Spanish, here you can have one.

Conditional Sentences

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REVIEWING NARRATIVE ESSAYS- useful for the exam.

In order to write a good narrative essay, take into account the following tips.

• A narrative essay is a report of events that has happened in the past, so the TENSES you must use have to to in PAST (past simple (ate), past continuous (was eating), past perfect (had eaten), past perfect continuous (had been eating), used to; was/were going to.
• It has to be divided into different paragraphs (3 or 4). Each paragraph has a function. So,
• Paragraph #1: Introduction of the story. There you must answer the questions: who, where, when and introducing in general terms what happened.
• Paragraph # 2 and 3: give details of what you have introduced in paragraph #1.
• Paragraph #4: Conclusion of the narrative. Here you can include, if you want verbs in present tense.

In order for you to get organised, these are the steps you must follow:

• Step 1: Say when and where the events took place.
• Step 2: Describe the events in the order they occurred (chronologically), using linkers of sequence and time expressions. (first / at first / in the beginning / before/ next/ then / soon/ meanwhile/ later/ after that / afterwards/ at last/ eventually/ finally / in the end; when / while/ before/ after/ until / as soon as / by the time...)
• Step 3: Include the ending of your story (in conclusion / to sum up / in short / to conclude ( summarising / in short)
• Step 4: Check your work for mistakes (vocabulary, spelling, tenses, grammar...) 

Check this example of a narrative essay.

MY MOST EMBARRASING MOMENT.

(OPENING, sets the scene and introduce the main characters)
Last year, I invited my friend to an expensive restaurant in the twon centre to celebrate her birthday. We wore our best clothes and felt really special. However, it turned into a very embarrasing evening.
(BODY: gives details and the main events leading up to the climax)
First of all, when the waiter brought us the menu, it was written in French and neither of us could understand anything. Secondly, there were no prices on the menu! I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to pay for the meal, I could hardly eat a thing beacuse I was so worried!.
(CLOSING: gives the ending of the story and any consequences.)
At the end of the meal, when I asked for the bill, I saw that I dind't have enough money. I had no choice except to call my parents to come and pay. Now, I can laugh about it, but at the time I was very embarrased.

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Next week, my intention is to start with the CONDITIONAL SENTENCES, although we will revise for the exam in case you need it. So, to break the ice, here you have a short explanation on the use and meaning of FIRST, SECOND and THIRD TYPE conditional sentences. Have a look at this video, explaining the grammar, and if you have any doubt, once again, ask me.




Or maybe, you understand better our last year mate, Saray, that explains the conditional sentences for us. When she says "subordinal sentence" she meant "subordinate sentence" or "if clause".

REVISION FOR THE EXAM- WEBSITES to practice grammar

Here we provide you with different links you can use in order to improve your grammar on:

PASSIVE VOICE: Link #1; Link #2; Link #3; Link #4; Link #5

REPORTED SPEECH: Link #1; Link#2; Link #3; Link #4; Link#5

In all these pages,  feedback is immediate, that means that your answers are corrected when you press on "check" or "see answers", so you can learn from your mistakes instantly. It would be really interesting if you practised before the exam. Remember that Grammar and Vocabulary is a 20% in the final mark. So, don't waste 2 points. Remember that the exam's date is  2nd November.