A Christmas Carol (1984 Full Film)

Unit 5 + Reader

Let's watch this cartoon episode and compare it with the reader so far....

Unit 5: Compare and Contrast

Unit 4 C Something, Anything, Nothing, etc

Do you want to learn something new today? These four words are quite similar and it can be complicated to understand which one you need to use.

Something means a thing that is unknown. It is often used in positive sentences.

Anything means a thing of any kind. Use it in questions and negative sentences. It can also be used to to mean I don't mind.

Nothing means no single thing. Used as subjects of a sentence or question.

Everything means all the things. Use in affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences when we want to be inclusive.

In the following sentences, can you decide which word is needed? Read the sentence carefully and think about the context. Remember to look out for double negatives! Good luck.

• 1. I don’t have ___ to eat.
  
  anything
  something
  everything
  nothing
• 2. There’s ___ in this room making a noise. What is it?
  
  something
  anything
  everything
  nothing
• 3. There’s ___ wrong with you, you’re perfectly healthy.
  
  something 
  everything
  nothing
  anything
• 4. Do you have ___ you need for the trip?
  
  nothing
  something 
  everything
  anything
• 5. If you need ___ , just call me.
  
  something 
  nothing
  anything
  everything
• 6. That mess has ___ to do with me!
  
  anything
  something
  everything 
  nothing
• 7. There’s ___ important I need to tell you, please could we talk privately
  
  anything
  everything.
  nothing 
  something
• 8. ___ must go in our once a year sale!
  
  Everything 
  Anything
  Something
  Nothing
• 9. The doctors did ___ they could, but it wasn’t enough.
  
  something
  nothing
  anything
  everything 
• 10. There’s ___ you can say to make me forgive you. I never want to speak to you again.
  
  everything
  nothing
  anything
  something 
• 11. There isn’t ___ left, the burglars took it all.
  
  everything
  something 
  anything
  nothing
• 12. Everyone must bring ___ for lunch.
  
  something
  everything.
  nothing 
  anything
• 13. I promise, ___ is fine! I’m just really tired.
  
  something
  nothing
  anything 
  everything 
• 14. In my opinion, ___ is more important than family.
  
  anything
  nothing
  everything
  something
• 15. Argh! ___ just crawled over my foot! 
  
  anything
  something
  nothing
  everything

Unit 4 B Present Perfect or Past Simple??

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Unit 4. Speaking Game. Present Perfect

Unit 4 . Make or do????

When 'do' or 'make' are used as main verbs it can be confusing to ESL learners. The verb 'make' goes with some words and the verb 'do' with other words.

Do

We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task.

do a crossword 
do the ironing 
do the laundry
do the washing
do the washing up

'Do' is often used when referring to work of any kind.

do your work 
do homework 
do houseworkdo your job

!Note - these activities do not usually produce a physical object.

'Do' for General Ideas

Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general. In other words, to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is. This form is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.'

I'm not doing anything today. 
He does everything for his mother. 
She's doing nothing.

Important Expressions with 'Do'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do'. The best solution is to try to learn them.

do badly 
do business 
do the dishes 
do a favour 
do good 
do harm 
do time - (to go to prison)
do well
do your best
do your hair 
do your nails
do your worst 

Make

We use the verb 'make' for constructing, building or creating

make a dress 
make food 
make a cup of tea / coffee

'Make' is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind.

make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner

!Note - these activities usually create something that you can touch.

Important Expressions with 'Make'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. The best solution is to try to learn them.

make amends 
make arrangements 
make believe - (to pretend)
make a choice
make a comment
make a decision
make a difference 
make an effort
make an enquiry 
make an excuse 
make a fool of yourself 
make a fortune
make friends 
make a fuss 
make a journey 
make love 
make a mess 
make a mistake 
make money 
make a move 
make a noise 
make a payment 
make a phone call
make a plan
make a point 
make a profit 
make a promise 
make a remark
make a sound
make a speech
make a suggestion
make time 
make a visit
make your bed - (to prepare the bed for sleeping in)

NOW TEST YOURSELF