Fill in the blank
___________ mistakes is an important part of the learning process.
(correct/avoid)
Correcting mistakes is an important part of the learning process.
I don't mind to do it if no one else will.
I don't mind doing it if no one else will.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
"People don't read the newspaper anymore," said Ashley. (POPULAR)
Ashley said that the newspaper_____________ today.
Ashley said that the newspaper isn't very popular today.
Choose the correct option:
Who will you be spending time with over Christmas break?
Who will you be passing time with over Christmas break?
Who will you be spending time with over Christmas break?
TRUE OR FALSE: The word audience refers to the people sitting in stadiums, sports halls, etc.
FALSE. The word spectators refers to the people sitting in stadiums, sports halls, etc.
The word audience refers to the people sitting in theaters, concert halls, opera houses, etc.
She sleeps _________ the morning and works _________ night.
(in, at, on)
She sleeps in the morning and works at night.
It's not worth to worry so much. It's just an exam!
It's not worth worrying so much. It's just an exam!
Complete the collocation: He plans to move abroad next year to build _______ in International Relations.
(an ambition, a career, experience, a job)
He plans to move abroad next year to build a career in International Relations.
Combine and rephrase the sentences using a modal verb of certainty/possibility.
My bag has disappeared. I’m sure somebody took it while I was sleeping.
Somebody must have taken my bag while I was sleeping because I can't find it.
TRUE OR FALSE: the verb + -ing is used after the verbs hesitate and agree.
FALSE. The infinitive is used after the verbs hesitate and agree.
ex. She didn't hesitate to raise her hand when the teacher asked for a volunteer.
The soldiers __________ their mission and won the war.
(achieve, carry out, devote)
The soldiers carried out their mission and won the war.
My sister always stays ages in the bathroom.
My sister always spends ages in the bathroom.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
"Have you been on holiday recently, Kate?" asked Tom.
(TRAVEL)
Tom asked Kate ___________ recently.
Tom asked Kate if she had traveled recently.
Correct the mistake: The doctor carried out his life to research.
The doctor devoted his life to research.
Choose the correct word:
The difficult driving conditions (made/had/caused) several accidents.
The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.
I am studying English _______ school and I also try to learn it by listening to English podcasts when I am ______ the train. I'd really like to practice it _____ another country, though.
(in, at, on)
I am studying English at school and I also try to learn it by listening to English podcasts when I am on the train. I'd really like to practice it in another country, though.
We waited at the bus stop for an hour and it never came, so we took the subway. Then, on the subway, my wallet was stolen. It's been a long day!
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
"There's no point asking Brittany to help because she's really busy," Molly said.
(WASTE)
Molly told me that it ______________ asking Brittany to help because she ______ really busy.
Molly told me that it would be a waste of time asking Brittany to help because she was really busy.
Correct the mistake: Do you think the terrible weather will cause any effect on voter turnout?
Do you think the terrible weather will have any effect on voter turnout?
Choose the correct words:
I've (stayed/spent) in your apartment longer than I had anticipated. I hope I haven't (made/caused) you any trouble.
I've stayed in your apartment longer than I had anticipated. I hope I haven't caused you any trouble.
I usually like to stay home ______ weekends, but since my friends arrive in Spain on Saturday, I think we'll spend some time ______ the beach and go ______ the water. You'll probably find us ______ a party, as well.
(in, at, on)
I usually like to stay home on weekends, but since my friends arrive in Spain on Saturday, I think we'll spend some time at the beach and go in the water. You'll probably find us at a party, as well.
I don't know exactly how long the flight is, but we're only traveling from Madrid to Málaga, so it might be long.
I don't know exactly how long the flight is, but we're only traveling from Madrid to Málaga, so it can't/must not be long.
I've decided to quit my job because I want to __________ a career in politics. I'm going to ___________ for jobs tomorrow. Hopefully I'm _________ a good job that pays well and helps me _______ experience in this field.
(gain, achieve, realise, pursue, apply, find, offer, look, have)
I've decided to quit my job because I want to pursue a career in politics. I'm going to apply/look for jobs tomorrow. Hopefully I'm offered a good job that pays well and helps me gain experience in this field.
Choose the correct sentence:
The commuters pass the time on the train by reading and listening to music.
The commuters spend the time on the train by reading and listening to music.
The commuters pass the time on the train by reading and listening to music.
Combine and rephrase the sentences using modal verbs of certainty/possibility.
It’s prohibited to carry full-sized liquids on the plane. Small amounts are probably allowed, though.
You can't bring full-sized liquids on the plane, but you might be allowed to carry small ones.