Idioms & Common Expressions
Gap Fill: On Remembrance Day, people _________ _____ _____ those who lost their loved ones during the different wars.
Pay tribute to
An example of a modal for Permission.
Can, Could, May.
Can I sit here? Could I ask you something?
May I see your ID, please?
Explain the term 'to work cross-functionally.'
to work with people from different divisions or departments
___________ there was a delay, the parcel still arrived on time.
Although
Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb & tense.
Yesterday I __________ on a new 60 inch TV for the family as it was a really good deal.
splurged
Provide a synonym for (intending to)
I've been intending to tell you that I can't make it to dinner tonight."
I've been meaning to tell you that I can't make it to dinner tonight.
Gap Fill: That _______ possibly_____ true since every report I've read says the exact opposite.
can't be
Describe a common way to follow up with a client or customer.
Send an email, give them a call.
What is the acronym used for Coordinating Conjunctions?
FANBOYS
We ________ _______ off on having the meeting until tomorrow as Nancy and Jin are home sick today.
will hold
List 3 things that many people are 'swamped with'.
People are extremely busy with taking care of families, household chores, grocery shopping, cooking, studying/doing homework, etc.
A: ______ we ___ ____ submit this report today?
B: No, you can hand it in tomorrow morning if you'd like.
Do we have to, Do we need to
Uncommon: Have we got to
Gap fill: Conjunctions, articles, prepositions ______ I send _______ email, I need to figure _______ what to say, _____ how to say it.
Before I send an email, I need to figure out what to say, and how to say it.
Create a sentence using a correlative conjunction.
He was planning to either visit Spain for a week or go on a 4-day cruise.
Use the phrasal verb ' to send out' in a present perfect sentence.
Example: I have already sent out all of my holiday and Christmas cards to my family and friends.
Define the phrase 'up to par' and put it into a sentence.
Definition - good enough, at the expected standard/quality
When I ate at the very fancy restaurant, I didn’t feel that the food was up to par for what it cost me.
Describe the difference between a modal of obligation and a modal of advice.
Modal of obligation expresses something that is required, necessary, or compulsory - must (Mustn't), have to (don't have to), need to (don't need to/needn't)
Modal of advice expresses a recommendation or suggestion; the listener has a choice - should ought to, had better
Use the following phrase in a sentence: face the consequences
Example: You have been late 5 times this month, so now you will have to face the consequences of your actions.
What type of conjunction is 'if'? Put into a sentence.
Subordinating
You may request a refund if you prefer not to wait any longer.
Use the phrasal verb 'to cut back on' and a conjunction in a past continuous sentence.
I was cutting back on snacks because I wanted to be healthier.
I was cutting back on how much money I spent until I saw all the new Lego sets.
Revise the sentence to include idioms/common expressions
The team has to communicate thoroughly with the service provider and check the order deeply so that the refund is done properly.
Sample -
The team has to reach out to the service provider and go over the order thoroughly to make sure the refund is completed properly.
The team has to get in touch with the service provider and go over the order thoroughly to make sure the refund is taken care of properly.
What is the difference in meaning between the two sentences?
She should have sent the report earlier.
She could have sent the report earlier.
Should have = mistake / criticism / past regret
Could have = unrealized possibility / past ability
Gap fill Vocabulary: I'd like to ______ ____ _____ this discussion about using AI as I think we should ______ __________ our original plan of hiring a marketing firm for the new ad.
I'd like to weigh in on this discussion about using AI as I think we should stick to our original plan of hiring a marketing firm for the new ad.
Give an example of an adverbial conjunction and put into a sentence.
They are planning to close up shop; however, it is just for the Christmas holidays.
Use the phrasal verbs' look back on', 'cost (me) a fortune', and 'although' in a present perfect sentence.
I have looked back on this trip with great happiness, although it has cost a fortune.
Although I have looked back on the process fondly, my daughter's wedding has cost me a fortune.