Grammar I
Complete the sentence with the verb in the correct form:
I regret _______________________ the truth. (not tell)
not telling
Complete with the correct form of the verb:
You are forbidden ___________________ (enter) the laboratory without protective clothing.to enter
Despite their past disagreements, there was no __________ _________ between them as they worked together to resolve the issue. (hard feelings)
ill will
Despite her roommate's messy habits, she decided to put _______ ________ them because they were otherwise great friends.
up with
After months of negotiations, the board finally gave the ______ ___________ to proceed with the merger. (authorize something)
go ahead
Report the phrase:
They claim that the principal got into a fight with his wife.
The principal _______________________________with his wife.
is claimed to have gotten into a fight
Word Formation!
Whatever __________________ are drawn from these results, you can't deny that it was a ground-breaking experiment. (CONCLUDE)
CONCLUSIONS
Amidst the darkness of the pandemic, the news of a potential vaccine provided a _____________ of hope for millions around the world.
glimmer
The impression his boss has of Jack is that he's an ambitious person. (ACROSS)
Jack ________________________ an ambitious person
comes across as
The hiking __________ wound through the forest, following a scenic ___________ that led to breathtaking views of the mountains.
route
It's impossible that she forgot her keys; she just used them moments ago. (HAVE)
She ____________________ keys; she just used them moments ago.
can't have forgotten her
couldn't have forgotten her
Complete the sentence with a verb + preposition:
His failure didn't _______________ him ______ pursuing his dreams; instead, it fueled his determination to succeed.
discourage / from
Complete the sentences with idioms about health:
Despite feeling a _____________ _____ _________ (unwell) yesterday, she's now ________ _____ ______ (getting better) and back to her usual cheerful self.
under the weather
on the mend
The success of the project will ultimately __________ _______ ________ effective communication and collaboration among team members. (to be determined by particular factors)
come down to
As you _________ your _______ back to your childhood, you may uncover forgotten memories that shape who you are today.
cast your mind
Word Formation!
She claimed __________________ benefit for over six months. (EMPLOY)
UNEMPLOYMENT
Mike's interview with the reporter is probably over by now. (finished)
The reporter __________________________ interviewing Mike by now.
must have finished
Complete with business buzz words:
After failing the exam, he received a __________ __________ and realized he needed to study harder next time. _______________________, we all want what's best for the company, so let's make sure we're ___________________ regarding our goals and strategies.
reality check
at the end of the day
on the same page
She ____________ her success _________ _____ hard work, determination, and a bit of luck. (attribute)
put(s) down to
Complete with expressions with bear (in the correct form):
Despite the apology, he continued to ________ ________________ against his colleague for betraying his trust. However, his efforts eventually _______ ___________ when his innovative approach to the project led to significant success.
bear a grudge
bore fruit
He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year. (HOPE)
He has given ____________________________ a job before the end of the year.up hope of finding
Peter's colleagues didn't realise how significant the research he was doing for his PhD was. (FAILED)
Peter's colleagues ........................................ of the research he was doing for his PhD.
failed to realise the difficulty
Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first:
After years of hard work and dedication, she finally had a big piece of luck when she landed the lead role in a major Hollywood film. (break)
After years of hard work and dedication, she finally ________________________ when she landed the lead role in a major Hollywood film.
got her break
got a (big) break
It's so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year! (COME)
How difficult _____________________________ with new ideas for the festival every year!
it is to come up
During his intense workout session, he accidentally ____________ a muscle in his leg and ______________ a knee, but to add insult to injury, he also managed to ______________ his toe on the equipment.
pulled
grazed
stub