Grammar+Vocab
Stop saying you’re tired. I _________ all day while all you did was watch TV in bed.
have been
I started reading that book Sally recommended. I hope it gets better because at the moment it’s so h*-g* that I struggle to stay awake!
heavy-going
This milk _______ last week. You should really keep an eye on the expiry date.
went off
The test format has changed again, so the exam is more difficult than ____ before.
ever
John called me immediately after arriving home.
SOON
John called me ................................................ got home.
AS SOON AS HE
I added salt to the pasta water and then I remembered that I ______ some already. It’s going to be way too salty now.
had added
Have you considered p* travel insurance? It could save you a lot of money if your luggage is lost or your
flight is cancelled.
purchasing
I am so busy I never _______ to cleaning my flat. I need to make time for it or get a cleaner.
get round
If you’re having problems sleeping, I ___ recommend avoiding screens just before going to bed.
would
Despite the heavy rain, we still enjoyed watching the match.
IT
Although ................................................ , we still enjoyed watching the match.
IT WAS RAINING HEAVILY
If you _________ on trying out this shortcut to the station, we wouldn’t have missed our train.
hadn't insisted
If you want to reduce your с* f* , you should check the country of origin when you buy your groceries to see how far the product had to travel.
carbon footprint
When was the last time you _______ your files? This computer is so old, I wouldn’t be surprised if it stopped working one of these days.
backed up
I ___ the temperature is higher tomorrow. I hate it when it’s this cold.
hope
My old car was nowhere near as fast as my new one.
MUCH
My old car was ................................................ my new one.
MUCH SLOWER THAN
If you _______ my plants while I was away, they wouldn’t all be dead now. I just cannot rely on you for anything.
had watered
Jake was made r* last year. He’s enjoyed spending more time with the kids, but he’s ready to start applying for jobs now.
redundant
Jane and I ________a couple of years ago. We had very different views of life
fell out
I needed to relax, so I went and _____ my nails done. Do you like this red?
had
‘Your hair is too long, Pat. You should go to the hairdresser,’ said Karen.
ADVISED
Karen ................................................ haircut.
ADVISED PAT TO GET A
I wish you _____ me your mother was coming over for dinner. I would have cooked something nicer.
had told
It is i* l to drink alcohol under the age of 18 in the UK. You’ll end up in trouble with the police if they catch you.
illegal
The charity’s goal is to _____ poverty. They are currently collecting donations for poor families.
stamp out
Your mum doesn’t understand what it means to be vegetarian. She offered me chicken or salmon, when
clearly as a vegetarian I can eat _____ of them
neither
Ben was the only one who understood the film.
DIFFICULTY
Apart from Ben, everybody ................................................ the film.
HAD DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING