Success
to be successful in studies or work.
be a high achiever
I ______ (practise) my lines . Rehearsals start next week
I've been practising
very bad or incompetent.
hopeless at
She knows how to ride a motorbike.
_________ a motorbike (can).
She can ride a motorbike.
My brother always argues ______ my sister.
with
an inborn gift for a specific activity. To show a skill without any practice.
have a natural talent for
I _____ (visit) patients in their homes.
I've been visiting
a person who is very knowledgeable about a topic or skilful in a particular area.
an expert in
I haven't finished my homework.
__________ (managed).
I haven't managed to finish my homework.
The students sometimes complain _______ having to do homework.
about
be sure about your ideas/ abilities
believe in yourself
I _______ (mark) homework for hours.
I've been marking
having or showing skill in a particular topic, profession
skilful
Can you make a mojito?
__________ (able to)
Are you able to make a mojito?
I want all my students to succeed ______ their studies.
in
become very skilled at something.
Master (a skill/ a craft)
I _____ (try) some new ides for a recipe.
I've been trying
having no ability or skill in a specified activity or area.
useless at
She isn't able to play any instruments.
__________ (can't).
She can't play any instruments.
The man is waiting ______ the train.
for
be named in a list.
be on a shortlist
I _______ (research) a news story.
I've been researching
capability; ability; or acquired capacity for something.
has an aptitude for
When he was three, he could swim.
___________ (able to).
When he was three, he was able to swim.
I can always rely ___ my mum. She always gives me good advice.
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