Past
I ________ my eyes and saw my dog sleeping on the couch. (open)
opened
Make it more formal: We would like to say sorry for the delay.
We would like to apologize for the delay.
something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, or a car
perks
Her daily _____ involves answering emails and attending meetings all day long.
grind
______I have a look at those shoes in the window, please?
Could/ can/ may
My mom ____________ TV yesterday at 5. (watch)
was watching
Make it more informal: Work will commence on the new building immediately.
Work will start on the new building immediately.
energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity
solar energy
You can also check with your employer to see if they offer tuition _______ for your courses.
reimbursement
We'd love to _______ afford a trip to South America.
be able to
At the airport we realized that we ______________ to switch off the light in the bedroom. ( forget)
had forgotten
Make it more formal: The project needs a lot of investment.
The project requires considerable investment.
when money that has been obtained illegally is put into legal businesses or bank accounts in different countries, so that it is difficult for people to discover where it came from
money laundering
He later RGESEDNI his post as Minister of Energy.
resigned
We ______ pay for the tickets because my boss presented them to us.
didn't have to
Lola came and saw that her son _________________ computer games since morning. (play)
had been playing
Make it more formal: You will need to get permission from the principal.
You will be required to obtain permission from the principal.
the employment of children in an industry or business, especially when it is illegal
The regulations on big game hunting are strict to ensure wildlife ENOETAIRRSVP .
preservation
It __________ be Sue over there . She said she'd be in New York the whole weekend.
can't
We _______________ money for 3 years before we ______________ our gorgeous flat. (save, buy)
had been saving, bought
Make it less formal: A huge amount of environmental damage has been caused by the destruction of the rainforests.
A huge amount of environmental damage has been brought about by the destruction of the rainforests.
the amount of CO2 that a person or organization produces by the things they do
carbon footprint
Workers in the TWSOHSAPES endure long hours with little pay and harsh conditions daily.
sweatshops
We _____ hurry. We are pressed for time.
must/ should/ 'd better