ESOL 1/ELDA Fall Review Weeks 13-15

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What is a formal phrase?

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A formal phrase is a polite or professional way of expressing something, often used in business or academic settings.

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Provide an example of a formal phrase.

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"I'm looking forward to working with you." is a formal phrase.

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What is a preposition of time?

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A preposition of time is a word that shows the relationship between a noun and a time reference, indicating when something happens.

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Identify a preposition of time in the sentence: 'The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM on Friday.'

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'on' is the preposition of time.

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What is the correct preposition to use with years?

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'In' is used with years, e.g., 'In 2021, I am 14 years old.'

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What is a collocation?

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A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a language.

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Give an example of a common collocation with the word 'make'.

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'Make a decision' is a common collocation.

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Analyze the collocation in the sentence: 'She has a strong interest in environmental science.'

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'strong interest' is the collocation.

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What does 'strong interest' mean?

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It means having a significant or intense curiosity or passion for a particular subject.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships in time, place, or direction.