Tenses detectives
My sister normally _____ from home, but this week she _____ from the office. (work)
works / is working
I _____ her yesterday.(see)
saw
I'll _____ you tomorrow with an answer.
get back to
Complete the sentence. (short and sweet, peace and quiet, bits and pieces)
I moved to the countryside because I wanted some _____.
peace and quiet
Someone whose family is the most important thing in their life is a...
family person
He's exhausted because he _____(work) since 6:00 this morning.
has been working
This is the best restaurant I _____. (visit)
have ever visited
He cheated on the exam and somehow _____ it.
get away with
Complete the sentence. (short and sweet, peace and quiet, bits and pieces)
After the party, there were a few _____ to clean up.
bits and pieces
Someone who dislikes restrictions and prefers independence is a...
free spirit
What do these sentences mean?
-I've read the book you gave me.
-I've been reading the book you gave me.
I've read emphasizes completion.
I've been reading emphasizes the ongoing/recent activity and may imply it isn't finished.
By the time she turned 25, she _____ three companies. (start)
had started
She was disappointed about losing the competition, but eventually she _____ it.
got over
Complete the sentence. (short and sweet, peace and quiet, bits and pieces)
I don't want a long presentation. Keep it _____.
short and sweet
Someone constantly talking about imaginative plans that aren't necessarily realistic is a...
dreamer
Is this sentence correct? why?
You're always leaving the lights on!
Yes, it is correct.
Present Continuous + always can describe a repeated behavior that the speaker finds noticeable/annoying, rather than a temporary action.
The company _____ money for months before it finally closed. (lose)
had been losing
I finally _____ cleaning my closet this weekend.
get around to
Complete (in danger, sorry, quiet, lonely)
Better safe than _____.
sorry
Someone who is extremely motivated to succeed is...
driven
Find the hidden mistake and explain.
I've been owning this apartment since 2020.
I've owned this apartment since 2020.
Own is normally stative, so the continuous is inappropriate here.
Find the mistake and correct it.
The renowned archaeologist (A) had been studying the ancient ruins for over a decade (B) by the time he (C) has discovered the hidden chamber (D) in 2022.
❌ has discovered
✅discovered
He tried to _____ attending the meeting by pretending to be sick.
get out of
You are planning a trip during bad weather. You are not sure if the roads will be safe, so you decide to leave much earlier than necessary.
Which expression BEST describes your decision?
A) Play it by the book
B) Be safe and sound
C) Err on the side of caution
D) Go to and fro
C) Err on the side of caution
WHO AM I?
I'm organized—maybe too organized. I don't like other people making decisions because I prefer knowing exactly how everything will happen.
control freak