Correct form of Have
They couldn't go to the concert because they __________________________ tickets.
didn't have
She's a ___________________ pupil. She does all her work carefully and correctly.
She's a conscientious pupil. She does all her work carefully and correctly.
She seems to be quite efficient, but actually she's a disaster. (comes)
She comes across as quite efficient, but actually she's a disaster.
My uncle can be a bit impatient, but he's got a very kind personality. (heart)
My uncle can be a bit impatient, but he's got a heart of gold.
/rɪˈsɔːr.sfəl/
resourceful
Jessica doesn't need a company car because she ______________________ visit customers
has to visit / has got to visit
Karen is such a good manager because she's so ____________________ - she always manages to find a way to solve problems.
Karen is such a good manager because she's so resourceful - she always manages to find a way to solve problems.
In general, the company's had a positive year. (whole)
As a whole, the company's had a positive year.
Ryan looks quite aggressive at times, but actually he is very kind and gentle. (fly)
Ryan looks quite aggressive at times, but actually he would never hurt a fly.
/sɑːrˈkæs.tɪk/
This is a great car, Alex. How long _______________ it?
How long have you had it?
I had a terrible day at work, but my husband wasn't very _____________________.
I had a terrible day at work, but my husband wasn't very sympathetic.
My aunt can seem unfriendly and bad-tempered, but _______________ she's very kind. (down)
My aunt can seem unfriendly and bad-tempered, but deep down she's very kind.
My parents are very sensible and practical; they have no pretensions. (earth)
/spɑːnˈteɪ.ni.əs/
spontaneous
My dad hates ________________ his photo taken.
My dad hates to have / having his photo taken.
My grandmother doesn't need any help - she's completely ______________________.
My grandmother doesn't need any help - she's completely self-sufficient.
Lucas gives the impression of not caring, but I'm sure he does really. (surface)
On the surface, Lucas gives the impression of not caring, but I'm not sure he does really.
We're going to miss Kate. She was always such a laugh. (party)
We're going to miss Kate. She was always the life and soul of the party.
/ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/
conscientious
I'll give you a lift. What time ___________ you ________ to be at the airport?
I'll give you a lift. What time have you got to be at the airport?
The doctor was very _______________ and did lots of different tests before making a diagnosis.
Amy's quite shy - she often gets embarrassed when she meets new people. (tends)
Amy's quite shy - she tends to get embarrassed when she meets new people.
My sister-in-law didn't make any effort to help clear up after dinner. (finger)
My sister-in-law didn't lift a finger to help clear up after dinner.
/ˈθɝː.oʊ/
thorough