Modal Verbs
A: I’ve got a bit of a headache.
B: I think you ________ take an aspirin.
should
What is the opposite of generous?
mean
I think he’s getting tired ____ studying all the time.
tired OF
I used to play with dolls when I had 5 years old.
I used to play with dolls when I was 5 years old.
A lot of people love riding horses. What _____ you? Have you ever ridden one?
about
There’s a new film on at the cinema. I don’t know much about it but it’s got our favourite actor in it, so it _______ be really good!
may / might / could
We didn't have a test today, so it was just an ___________ school day.
a. inspiring
b. ordinary
c. difficult
d. amusing
b. ordinary
Claire is crazy ___ music and has always wanted to be a singer.
crazy ABOUT
I fell asleep while I watched TV.
I fell asleep while I was watching TV.
Some people ____ not like riding, but enjoy watching equestrian sport like show jumping.
do
Hi Kylie, I’m sorry I ________ meet you yesterday and I don’t think I ________ go out on Thursday, either.
Hi Kylie, I’m sorry I couldn’t meet you yesterday and I don’t think I can go out on Thursday, either.
‘To be honest, it was a bit _________ (embarrass) because the staff were quite _________ (amuse) by the situation, but anyway I gave them her seat number, and waited.’
embarrassing / amused
When you were small, what were you frightened ____ ?
frightened OF
I haven't eaten nothing today.
I haven't eaten anything today.
My brother often ______ photos of everything and Mum always writes a diary.
takes
Great, it’s a holiday! I ___________ get up early!
don't have to
The noun form of angry.
anger
Natalie is still very keen ___ football and is quite proud ___ the two goals she scored last Saturday.
keen ON / proud OF
Everyone have seen that movie.
Everyone has seen that movie.
Ever _____ I was a child, I have wanted to go to a nice place like ______.
since, this
No, you ________ drive the car. You ________ be 18!
mustn't / can't // have to
He suffered __________ injuries in the crash.
Synonyms: terrible, extremely bad, horrible, etc.
awful
His coworkers have grown very fond ___him, and they are very pleased ___ his work ethic.
fond OF / pleased WITH
The students were not interested with the lesson because it was bored.
The students were not interested in the lesson because it was boring.
I’m looking _________ to playing basketball with them at recess.
Even _____ I don't like this restaurant, I still go with my friends to have a good time.
forward, though