Words
definitions
definitions
Words sentences
Past Perfect
Past Perfect Continuous
Past Perfect Continuous
Used to
Would
Would
Mix grammar
100
too quick to criticize people
judgmental
100
The way ______ are treated by the media is often unreasonable, due to their status as public figures.
Celebrities
100
Peter was Sally's best friend. She _____(know) him all her life.
had known
100
How many friends _______ have?
1. did you use to
2. would you
3. both are possible
did you use to
100
When I was a child I ____ like peanuts.
1. didn't use to
2. wouldn't
3. both are correct
1. didn't use to
200
brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks
foolhardy
200
Being a celebrity means constantly living in the ____ ____, where rumors and scandals can easily be picked up by the media.
public eye
200
The children were wet because they ______(play) football in the rain.
had been playing
200
When the weather was bad, I _______ stay home and read comic books.
1. used to
2. would
3. both are possible
both are possible
200
Everything was white because it _____(snow).
had been snowing
300
the body of law that deals with the regulating, storing, and using of personally identifiable information, personal healthcare information, and financial information of individuals, which can be collected by governments, public or private organisations, or other individuals.
Privacy laws
300
I was appalled that the _____ and tabloid photographers turned up before his death and patrolled the area for six weeks until he died.
Paparazzi
300
We were very hungry because we ____(not / eat).
hadn't eaten
300
I _______ wear glasses when I was at university.
1. didn't use to
2. wouldn't
3. both are correct
didn't use to
300
The passengers were cross because the airline ____(lose) everyone's bags.
had lost
400
someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret
privacy
400
Monitoring someone's online activity without their consent is a clear attempt to _____ privacy and should be treated as such.
Invade
400
I was delighted when I found my keys. I ______(look) for them for hours.
had been looking
400
In the morning he _______ sit on the front porch and read.
1. used to
2. would
3. both are possible
both are possible
400
I _____(not / see) Jacob for several years, but I recognised him immediately.
hadn't seen
500
the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste
Thrifty
500
Despite being warned several times, the angry customer continued to ______ the employees with nasty threats and insults.
harass
500
She was exhausted because she _____(work) since eight o'clock that morning.
had been working
500
Which sentence is NOT correct?
1. I didn't use to like cheese when I was younger.
2. I didn't use to walk home after school.
3. As a child, I would hate having to get up early.
As a child, I would hate having to get up early.
500
Which sentence is NOT correct?
1. I would go shopping with her every Friday.
2. I would have very blond hair.
3. She would call me after class to chat.
2. I would have very blond hair.