Let's talk abilties
I'm right-handed. I _____ write with my left hand.
can't
The weather's a bit _____ than it was yesterday.
comparative adjective
Every morning, I get changed as soon as I wake up.
change my clothes
She _____ __ late again. (arrive at a place)
turned up
When my daughter was 7, she _______ to climb trees. Now that she's 13 she does it easily.
couldn't / wasn't able to
Today is just as ______ as it was yesterday.
as + adj + as
I got home at midnight.
While I was coming home, I ____ ___ an old friend. (meet by chance)
bumped into
I'm _______ of driving a car.
capable
The _______ in my family is ________.
superlative adjective
I've just had a bite to eat.
had a snack
The company ____ ___ 3 million dollars a year. (earn)
turns over
He has never been _____ at sports.
good
Subways are considerably _________ than cars.
comparative adjective
I was held up by the strike.
was delayed
The event was ____ ____ because of the weather conditions. (decide sth should not happen)
called off
The doctors _______ in saving the man's life last night.
succeeded
The more money you earn, _____________.
the + adj + noun
Can't wait to see you.
I look forward to seeing you.
Why did you have to ____ me _____ in front of everybody like that? (make someone feel silly or not important by criticizing them)
put down