Grammar mix
Rewrite using a cleft sentence: He impressed everyone with his dedication.
It was his dedication that impressed everyone.
It wasn’t a very well-paid job, but I managed to get ____ on what I earned.
by
He asked whether did she want to come.
He asked whether she wanted to come.
Она вела себя так, будто знала, что произойдёт.
She behaved as if she had known what would happen.
Fee
A fixed amount of money paid for a particular service or privilege, especially in professional or academic contexts.
Under the weather
Sick or ill
Combine using a reduced relative clause: The students who were sitting in the back row didn’t hear it.
The students sitting in the back row didn’t hear it.
The instructions were surprisingly s______ — even a beginner could follow them.
straightforward
Had I knew it was that serious, I’d have acted differently.
Had I known...
Если бы не его помощь, мы бы не справились.
If it hadn’t been for his help, we wouldn’t have managed.
Tedious
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome and monotonous, often due to repetition or lack of variety.
A piece of cake
Easy
Use inversion: She hardly ever visits.
Hardly ever does she visit.
he children couldn’t stop letting out a quiet g______ during the serious ceremony.
giggle
She’s used to be the best in the class.
She used to be...
Я был бы удивлён, если бы он отказался от такой возможности.
I’d be surprised if he turned down such an opportunity.
Loot
Goods stolen, typically during war or civil disorder.
Brush up on sth
to quickly improve a skill, especially when you have not used it for a time.
Use a mixed conditional: He didn’t take the job offer, so he isn’t working abroad now.
If he had taken the job, he would be working abroad now.
Many people say that teaching is one of the most r______ professions, despite the challenges.
rewarding
He’s been accused for cheating in the exam.
accused of cheating...
Что касается меня, я бы предпочёл обсудить это позже, когда все успокоятся.
As far as I’m concerned, I’d rather discuss it later, once everyone has calmed down.
Determined
Showing strong will or persistence.
Get behind
to fail to do something as quickly as required or expected
Use a passive causative construction: The manager made the assistant clean the office.
The assistant was made to clean the office.
After weeks of tension, both sides agreed to a temporary c______ to allow aid into the region.
ceasefire
No matter how he tries hard, he can’t solve it.
No matter how hard he tries...
Они вряд ли могли себе представить, к чему это приведёт.
They could hardly have imagined what it would lead to.
Mumble
To speak indistinctly or quietly, often in a way that is difficult to understand due to low volume or lack of clarity.
Ants in your pants
to be restless or unable to sit still.
Paraphrase using a perfect gerund: She denied that she had spoken to him.
She denied having spoken to him.
The candidate stood up to d______ his intention to run for office in the upcoming election.
declare
She suggested me to apply for a scholarship.
She suggested that I (should) apply...
Едва ли он понимал последствия своих действий.
Little did he understand the consequences of his actions.
Picturesque
Visually attractive, especially in a charming way; often used to describe landscapes or towns.
Red-handed
Caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.