what's another phrase for - came across smth (first letter is "s" 😉)
stumble upon smth
e.g. I was walking down the street and stumbled upon a new Italian restaurant in our area.
Choose the right form of the verb "to be"
I wish I were/am lying on a beach somewhere in Hawaii right now and not all that.
I wish I were lying on a beach somewhere in Hawaii right now and not all that.
I never measure flour, I just do it ____ eye.
I never measure flour, I just do it by eye.
We both agree there's a problem, but we don't (see it the same way) on the solution.
We both agree there's a problem, but we don't see eye to eye on the solution.
Name at least two adjectives that describe someone who has a lot of money
Wealthy, affluent, rich
Paraphrase the sentence:
When I went to Bali, I was really struck by how relaxed the people were. (what)
What really struck me was how relaxed the people were.
if you break your arm, you'll wear a .... (starts with "c")
cast
How would you finish the question?
Do you prefer (unpopular place) or sticking to well-known destinations when you travel?
Do you prefer going off the beaten track or sticking to well-known destinations when you travel?
Pronouce these words correctly:
argue
colleague
consequence
/ˈɑːɡ.juː/ - argue
/ˈkɒl.iːɡ/ - colleague
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/ - consequence
How would you finish this sentence:
I regret ______ time to start learning English earlier. I could have landed my dream job already!
I regret not having time to start learning English earlier. I could have landed my dream job already!
what verbs can be used with "effort"
make an effort, put an effort into
what's the word that stands for this definition:
frequently talk to someone in a critical way
to nag
Find and fix mistakes in this text:
Last month, I joined to a new project. The success of the project mostly depends from how well the team communicates, but despite of everyone's efforts, a few unexpected problems happened. I was quite stressful at first, although my manager said I was really good in handling difficult situations. Luckily, we managed to solve everything before the deadline.
Last month, I joined a new project. The success of the project mostly depends on how well the team communicates, but despite everyone's efforts, a few unexpected problems happened. I was quite stressed at first, although my manager said I was really good at handling difficult situations. Luckily, we managed to solve everything before the deadline.
Spot 2 mistakes in the sentence below. Then polish it up.
Despite you're nervous about travelling alone, I'd recommend to booking the trip anyway - you'll probably regret not going.
Despite the fact you're nervous about travelling alone, I'd recommend booking the trip anyway - you'll probably regret not going.
how to say "комунальні послуги"
utilities
Choose the right prepositions:
1. If you're trying to save money, you should refrain ____ making impulse purchases.
2. I even decided to brush ____ _____ my Excel skills after work to feel more prepared.
3. Something is causing the website to glitch every time I press this key. Is there anything we can do ____ it?
4. t was a race ____ the clock to get to the airport on time.
If you're trying to save money, you should refrain from making impulse purchases.
I even decided to brush up on my Excel skills after work to feel more prepared.
Something is causing the website to glitch every time I press this key. Is there anything we can do about it?
It was a race against the clock to get to the airport on time.
Complete 5 sentences using needed prepostions:
1. I've finally decided to embark ____ a solo backpacking trip across South America next spring.
2. A lot of my fear of public speaking stems ____ a really embarrassing experience I had at school.
3. The university carried ____ a study on how social media affects teenagers' sleep.
4. Small coffee shops have been springing ____ all over the city over the past few years.
1. I've finally decided to embark on a solo backpacking trip across South America next spring.
2. A lot of my fear of public speaking stems from a really embarrassing experience I had at school.
3. The university carried out a study on how social media affects teenagers' sleep.
4. Small coffee shops have been springing up all over the city over the past few years.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
1. I'm sorry, I didn't know you were allergic to hazelnuts. If I (know) , I (make) you another birthday cake. Now it’s too late.
2. Don’t ask me what Chandler bought you for your anniversary. Even if I (know) what he bought you, I (not / tell) you.
3. My parents (let) me go to the gig unless I (finish) my homework.
1. I'm sorry, I didn't know you were allergic to hazelnuts. If I had known, I would have made you another birthday cake. Now it’s too late.
2. Don’t ask me what Chandler bought you for your anniversary. Even if I knew what he bought you, I wouldn't tell you.
3. My parents won't let me go to the gig unless I finish my homework.
sewerage, keep myself together, stall/kiosk
Finish up 4 sentences:
1.I always carry a Swiss Army knife when camping because its various tools often c..... in ...... for different tasks.
2. Although practice helped, her success also comes from her i......... ........
3.After years of research, the scientists were thrilled to m..... a ........ in their study, uncovering a new treatment for the disease.
1.I always carry a Swiss Army knife when camping because its various tools often come in useful for different tasks.
2. Although practice helped, her success also comes from her innate talent.
3.After years of research, the scientists were thrilled to make a breakthrough in their study, uncovering a new treatment for the disease.