A person you can rely on is _______________.
reliable
Mark and Mary has eaten lunch.
INCORRECT: Mark and Mary HAVE eaten lunch.
The ___________ for applications is April 30th.
deadline
I want to talk French.
INCORRECT: I want to SPEAK French.
We must GET THE BALL ROLLING on the new project before the end of the week
START an activity
weakness
I've read a lot of books last year.
INCORRECT: I read a lot of books last year.
I have decided to _______ for this new job.
apply
Are you talking to me?
CORRECT. Are you talking TO me?
The invention of the smartphone was a true GAME CHANGER in the way people communicate globally.
An event that completely changes the way a situation develops
Someone's main subject of study in college
major
I have lived here since 5 years ago.
INCORRECT: I have lived here for 5 years. OR, I moved here 5 years ago.
I work for myself. I have different clients, and I choose when and where to work. I am a ______________.
freelancer
She has been married with John for 5 years.
INCORRECT. She has been married TO John for 5 years.
I didn’t sleep well last night, and I’m not really ON THE BALL today.
able to react quickly
A person who takes an active part in the protection of the environment
conservationist
Is this the first time you visit London?
INCORRECT: Is this the first time you've visited London?
Looking after a child is a ___________ job (= hard work that takes a lot of time).
full-time
He told that the meeting was over.
Incorrect: He said that the meeting was over. OR, he TOLD ME that the meeting was over.
As soon as I start winning the argument, you MOVE THE GOALPOSTS on the whole thing!
change the rules for something, so that the situation becomes more difficult for somebody
The opposite of success is ______________.
failure
I haven't ever been to France.
INCORRECT: I have never been to France.
I've just finished an eight-hour ________.
shift
I already have had dinner.
INCORRECT: I have already had dinner.
I GET A KICK OUT OF watching cat videos on the internet.
get a feeling of enjoyment