Mistakes in the past
She told me she is upset yesterday.
She told me she was upset yesterday.
You _______ have told me earlier! Now it’s too late.
should
His constant negativity is really ______; it makes everyone uncomfortable.
A) fishy
B) anxiety-inducing
C) on my last legs
D) a game-changer
E) come in handy
B) anxiety-inducing
I _______ (know) her for years, but I _______ (not understand) her lately.
I have known her for years, but I haven't understood her lately.
She has a ______ about flying, so she always takes trains instead.
A) gut feeling
B) deep-seated fear
C) slippery slope
D) turning point
E) much fuss about nothing
B) deep-seated fear
By the time he arrived, we already ate
By the time he arrived, we had already eaten
She _______ have received the email by now—I sent it hours ago.
should
When I’m overwhelmed, I tend to ______ and avoid people.
A) retreat into my shell
B) take my mind off
C) keep up with
D) clear brain fog
E) get off the grid
A) retreat into my shell
He _______ (read) 10 books this month, but he _______ (not finish) the one he started yesterday."
has read / hasn’t finished
Don’t ______—we should wait for official confirmation before celebrating.
A) jump the gun
B) fritter away
C) take a toll on
D) retreat into my shell
E) earn a living
A) jump the gun
If I would have known, I would’ve come earlier.
If I had known, I would’ve come earlier.
She _______ wear glasses because her doctor said so
has to
This medicine will come with handy
This medicine will come in handy
How long _______ (you / wait) when the manager finally arrived?
had you been waiting
Working two jobs just to ______ is exhausting (just enough money to live).
earn a living
He didn’t used to like coffee, but now he does.
He didn’t use to like coffee, but now he does.
Visitors _______ not feed the animals under any circumstances
must
His laziness will _______ his career eventually. (damage over time)
take its toll
When I called, they _______ (already / leave), but the lights _______ (still / burn).
had already left / were still burning
I had a _______ that the deal was too good to be true. (intuitive suspicion)
gut feeling
I wish I didn’t spend so much money last weekend.
I wish I hadn’t spent so much money last weekend.
I _______ have woken up earlier, but my alarm didn’t go off.
was supposed to
After years of hesitation, Maria finally decided to __________ and start her own business
take the plunge
They _______ (argue) for 30 minutes when suddenly the door _______ (slam).
had been arguing / slammed
I need to __________ this stress; maybe a walk will help __________.
shake off / clear brain fog