Gram 1
When I arrived in Bangkok, my connecting flight ___ (depart).
had already departed
Complete the sentence:
The police solved the ___ case after weeks of investigation. The kid was rescued without a scratch.
kidnapping
Tell us something that happened to you recently.
Great!
Complete using the correct tenses:
I ________ (wait) for the bus for 20 minutes, but it ________ (not arrive) yet.
have been waiting
hasn't arrived
Complete the sentence:
Sarah blushed when Tom gave her a ___ on her new dress.
compliment
Change this sentence to reported speech:
The teacher: That student hasn't come to class in two months.
The teacher said that student hadn't come to class in three months.
Complete the sentence:
Despite being exhausted, I couldn't help but ___ in bed all night.
toss and turn
What kinds of conversations do you usually have with your friends? And with your parents? Your siblings?
Awesome!
Rewrite the sentence using a gerund phrase:
It's considered rude not to be punctual for a dinner party.
Not being punctual for a dinner party is considered rude.
Complete the sentence:
After taking a couple of sleeping pills, Maria finally managed to ___ into a peaceful slumber.
doze off
Complete the sentence:
I'll arrive to class punctually, ____ the bus isn't late.
provided that
as long as
Complete the sentence:
The ___ of Cornwall is known for its stunning beaches and scenic countryside.
coastal town
Talk about your sleep. What are your sleeping habits? Do you sleep well? Tell us about the last dream you had.
Wonderful!
Rewrite the sentence using a reduced time clause:
Power nappers work better after they sleep for a short time during the day.
Power nappers work better after sleeping for a short time during the day.
Complete the sentence:
The ___ in Las Vegas is one of the most vibrant and exciting in the world, with numerous clubs and bars that cater to every taste.
nightlife
Complete the sentence:
___ the high crime rate, I'm not afraid to walk home alone after dark.
Despite
In spite of
Complete the sentence:
I can't explain why, but I ________ that something is about to go wrong.
have a hunch
Would you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? Explain.
You're the bomb!
Venice is built on 118 small islands. It is crossed by many canals.
Venice, which is built on 118 small islands, is crossed by many canals.
Venice, which is crossed by many canals, is built on 118 small islands.
Complete the sentence:
With his sharp intellect and deductive reasoning, Sherlock Holmes always managed to ___ even the most complex cases.
Complete the sentence:
I ___ my friends to play video games. They made a huge mess in my house. (invite)
shouldn't have invited
Complete the sentence:
My ___ is so cool. She's that beautiful woman who got married to my brother last week.
sister-in-law
Tell us about yourself. What's your personality like? What do you like to do on your free time?
Superb!
Complete the sentence:
She's stopped ___ to him because they had a big argument. (talk)
talking
Complete the sentence:
Carol's ___ party last night was the talk of the town, featuring an impressive DJ set and an endless supply of drinks.
wild and crazy