LEX 3: ACTIVITY 2.1: LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT

Open Ended

Why is it important to carefully consider your needs and preferences when looking for an apartment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'to rent'?

• To pay someone for the use of something, e.g. a car, a house.

• To make something from bricks and other materials, to construct.

• A structure with a roof and walls, e.g. a house, a block of flats or offices.

• An energy or power supply that is very useful for lights, heating and appliances.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of a 'landlord' according to the vocabulary for renting?

• The person wishing to rent a property

• The person who owns the property you eventually rent

• A friend who shares the costs of renting with you

• A person who arranges property viewings

Open Ended

Explain the difference between 'if' and 'when' as used in conditional sentences.

Multiple Choice

Which present tense is most commonly used in zero conditional sentences?

• Present continuous

• Present perfect

• Present simple

• Past simple

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT commonly used in the if-part of a first conditional sentence?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

• Present simple or continuous

Multiple Choice

Based on the example sentences, what is the main function of the first conditional in English grammar?

• To talk about imaginary situations in the past

• To describe real and possible situations in the future

• To express habits and routines

• To give instructions for the present