To answer the phone: pick ____.
pick up
Change from active to passive.
e.g. Maria uses the computer. >>>
The computer is used by Maria.
Galina told Nikoleta to give up smoking.
Nikoleta was told to give up smoking.
If I study, I'll pass the test.
1st Conditional
conflict
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
To spend extra time doing something because you have not done it earlier: catch ____.
catch up
Change from active to passive.
e.g. Maria uses the computer. >>>
The computer is used by Maria.
Emilia rescued three cats.
Three cats were rescued by Emilia.
If I studied, I could pass the test.
2nd Conditional
empathy
the ability to understand another person’s feelings, experience, etc.
To complete a form, etc. by writing information on it: fill ____.
fill out
Change from active to passive.
e.g. Maria uses the computer. >>>
The computer is used by Maria.
We must write to Polya.
Polya must be written to.
If I transferred four people, I'd only have three left.
2nd Conditional
natural wastage
reducing the workforce by not replacing employees who leave through retirement or resignation
To stop operating as a business: close ____.
close down
Change from active to passive.
e.g. Maria uses the computer. >>>
The computer is used by Maria.
Elitsa has forgotten the book.
The book has been forgotten by Elitsa.
If I agree to the terms, you'll send the contract.
1st Conditional
build rapport
to develop a friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well