VERB PATTERNS 1
The teacher would rather that the students _______ their homework tomorrow (SUBMIT)
SUBMITTED
They regret ______ (stay) in that hotel during their holidays last year
STAYING
If only they _____ (TELL) us they would be late. I would have not waited that long
HAD TOLD
Why don't you start doing a sport? (TAKE)
My host family will LET YOU STAY with us.(UP)
My host family will PUT YOU UP with us
TO SET OFF
She tried ______ (SWIM) to get fit
SWIMMING
If only the weather _____ (BE) better. We could have our lunch outside, but it is raining
WERE
His parents RAISED him very strictly.(BRING)
His parents BROUGHT him UP strictly
Loans must be REPAID in full. (BACK)
Loans must be PAID BACK in full
Don't you think it is time we _____ (START) planning for our holiday
STARTED
They will never forget ______ (CELEBRATE) your birthday
TO CELEBRATE
The team wishes the deadline ______ (CAN BE) extended, but the cliente was inflexible
They've CANCELLED the wedding (OFF)
They've CALLED OFF the wedding
Peter CONTINUED to get up at 6:30 even after he retired (CARRY)
Peter CARRIED UP GETTING up at 6:30 even after he retired
We had better ______ (BE) on time
BE
TO EXPLORE
Not only _____ (THE FILM RECEIVE) critical acclaim, but it also became a box office hit.
DID THE FILM RECEIVE
I do not know if my message has been understood (GET)
I do not know if my message has GOT ACROSS
The boss POSTPONED the meeting until the following week. (OFF)
The boss PUT OFF the meeting until the following week
I would rather you _____ (NOT TELL) them about the fight yesterday
HADN'T TOLD
Will they ever try _____ (STUDY) harder?
TO STUDY
Not only _____ (THE TEAM COMPLETE) the project ahead of schedule, but they had also come in under budget, impressing the client with their efficiency and attention to detail.
HAD THE TEAM COMPLETED
I've got to REDUCE the amount of sweets I eat. (DOWN)
I've got to CUT DOWN ON the amount of sweets I eat.
I missed the train because I ARRIVED late (UP)
I missed the train because I TURNED UP late