Grammar
Can we use would and used to interchangeably? If not, what's the difference between them?
Not always. Would cannot be used with stative verbs (e.g. be, love, understand) whereas used to can be used with stative verbs.
Which phrasal verb means to start doing a particular type of work?
a) give up on
b) go into
c) go on to
d) settle down
b) go into
Complete the sentences about habits.
a) We (not, like) ... each other, but we're getting on better these days.
b) When Steven was younger, he (constantly, get) ... into trouble.
a) didn't use to like
b) was constantly getting
Guess the words from their definitions.
a) not as strict as expected when punishing somebody or making sure that rules are obeyed
b) someone who frightens, hurts or threatens smaller or weaker people
a) lenient
b) bully
Translate the parts of the sentences in brackets into English.
a) (Niepotrzebnie przygotowałem) ... all that food. They phoned to say they wouldn't be coming.
b) If you had asked for directions, (nie zgubiłbyś się) ...
c) She has a 16-year-old daughter (której ambicją) ... is to be a photographer.
a) I needn't have prepared
b) you wouldn't have got lost
c) whose ambition
Give a synonym for the following words.
a) hilarious
b) impact
c) stir
For example:
a) comical, funny, humurous
b) consequence, effect, influence
c) blend, mix, shake
Change the direct speech into reported speech.
Why didn’t you tell me anything about the project last week?
For example:
He asked me why I hadn't told him anything about the project the week before.
Translate the words and phrases into English.
a) film o wartkiej akcji
b) księgowy
c) pstrąg
d) zaspokajać czyjeś potrzeby (not with meet and satisfy)
a) action-packed film
b) accountant
c) trout
d) cater to one's needs