Past modals/the passive
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I'm almost sure you left your phone in the restaurant.
You _____ _____ left your phone in the restaurant.
must have
Choose the correct verb.
Please, remind / remember the children to do their homework.
remind
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
What would you prefer to do tonight, go out or stay in?
What would you _____ _____ tonight, go out or stay in?
rather do
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I think somebody has tried to break in.
It looks _____ _____ somebody has tried to break in.
as if
Choose the word that is different.
palm / calf / wrist / thumb
calf
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?
You _____ _____ _____ me it was your birthday!
should have told
Choose the correct verb.
I'm terribly sorry. - Don't worry. It doesn't mind / matter.
Rewrite the sentences using would rather.
I'd prefer to stay at home tonight. I'm exhausted.I'd rather stay at home.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
This meat has a very similar taste to beef.
This meat _____ _____ beef.
tastes like
Choose the word that is different.
wink / wave / hold / touch
wink
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
I'm sure the backpackers haven't got lost.
The backpackers _____ _____ _____ lost.
can't have got
Choose the correct verb.
The robbers stole / robbed $50,000 from the bank.
stole
Rewrite the sentences using would rather.
I'd prefer not to go shopping today. The shops will be really crowded.
I'd rather not go shopping today.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
My brother is a waiter in a restaurant.
My brother works _____ _____ _____ in a restaurant.
as a waiter
Choose the word that is different.
kidney / lung / hip / liver
hip
Complete the sentence using the word in bold in the form necessary and adding any necessary words.
1 Vinegar ________ good for cleaning windows. say
2 £2m worth of jewellery ________ from a city jewellers last night. steal
1 is said to be
2 was stolen
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
I promise ________ (not tell) anyone your secret.
not to tell
Change these examples into the structure 'have + object + past participle'.
1 I fixed my washing machine.
2 I cut my grass.
1 I had my washing machine fixed.
2 I had my grass cut.
Write the verb to the definition.
to find a way of entering sb's computer
to hack
My favourite n_____ is the woman on the six o'clock news on BBC1.
newsreader
Complete the sentence using the word in bold in the form necessary and adding any necessary words.
1 I can’t stand ________ waiting on the phone. keep
2 I don’t think criminals should ________ shorter sentences for pleading guilty. give
1 being kept
2 be given
3 is believed
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I would never encourage anyone ________ (work) night shifts.
2 I can’t believe you’re blaming me for _____ (invite) him to the party.
1 to work
2 inviting
3 having
Change these examples into the structure 'have + object + past participle'.
1 I painted my bedroom.
2 I repaired my fridge.
3 I tidy my garden every month.
1 I had my bedroom painted.
2 I had my fridge repaired.
3 I have my garden tidied every month.
Write the verbs to the definitions.
1 to demand money from sb by threatening to tell a secret about them
2 to give sb money so that they help you especially if it's dishonest
1 to blackmail
2 to bribe
Complete the missing word.
The article in the newspaper wasn't very acc_____ - a lot of the facts were completely wrong.
accurate