English Language Flashcards

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'I have ___ my lunch already.'

Answer: eaten

After 'have', use the past participle. The past participle of 'eat' is 'eaten'. 'I have eaten' is the present perfect tense.

What is an adjective?

Answer: A word that describes a noun

An adjective describes or modifies a noun, telling us more about it — e.g., 'the tall boy', 'a bright colour'.

Which sentence is correct?

Answer: They're going to the park.

'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'. 'Their' shows possession. 'There' refers to a place. 'They're going to the park' is correct.

What type of sentence is 'Close the door, please.'?

Answer: Imperative

An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction. 'Close the door' is a command — the subject 'you' is implied.

Which word is an antonym (opposite) of 'happy'?

Answer: Sad

'Sad' is the opposite (antonym) of 'happy'. The other options (joyful, pleased, cheerful) are all synonyms of happy.

Choose the correct spelling:

Answer: Receive

'Receive' is the correct spelling. Remember the rule: 'i before e, except after c'. After 'c', we write 'ei'.