Vocabulary

belong to: be a member or part of (a particular group, organization, or class).

  • The lost keys belongs to Liam.

carry out: to perform or complete a job or activity.

  • Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.

come up with: produce something, especially when pressured or challenged.

  • We need to come up with a new name for the company.

consist of: to be made up of, composed of, or formed from something.

  • The theory consists of 5 parts.

deal with: to handle or manage a problem or situation.

  • We need to deal with your brother.

sign up: commit oneself to a period of employment, education, or in the armed forces.

  • I have to sign up for the free trial on your website.

work on: exert influence or use one's persuasive power on a person or their feelings.

  • I will work on the plans for the building.

 

Grammar

Simple past

Describes completed actions in the past.

Subject + Verb (past form) + Object

  • (+) I lived in Montreal.
  • (-) We didn't watch the news last night.
  • (?) Did you saw Karen yesterday?

 

Past continuous

Describes actions happening at a specific time in the past.

Subject + was/were + verb-ing

  • (+) I was painting my room.
  • (-) John wasn't cleaning his car.
  • (?) Was Collin watching the new episode without me?

 

Past perfect

Describes an action that was completed before another action or specific time in the past.

Subject + had + past participle

  • (+) I had left before noon.
  • (-) Sally had not finished her work.
  • (?) Had she worked?

 

Make

It can mean cause someone to do something

make + object+ base verb

  • (+) This will make me cry.
  • (-) My sister doesn't makes me laugh.
  • (?) Will you make up with him?

 

Let

It can mean allow or give permission.

let + object + base verb

  • (+) Chris let me borrow his car.
  • (-) My boss didn't let me leave work early.
  • (?) Di he let you in without paying?