GRAMMAR
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The plane was late _______ ___ the fog.
because of
Our maths teacher used to be so _____. She loved making comments that made us feel small.
sarcastic
____ tends to have problems understanding very strong accents.
One
How did you and your boyfriend ______?
(start a relationship)
get together
That ____ an electric car -it isn't making any noise at all.
must be
to / in odrder to / so as to
My dad's got a ____. He's incredibly kind to everyone he meets.
heart of gold
them
It can take a long time to _____ a break-up.
(recover from)
He hasn't answered yet. He ____ (hear) the message I left.
may/might not have heard
We regret that you do not have the necessary qualification and ___ / ___ we are unable to offer you the job.
therefore / consequently
He's quite _____. He can usually work out how to solve a problem.
resourceful
He's very egocentric. He always talks about ___
himself
(respond to someone by speaking or writing)
get back to you
I posted the letter one week ago, it ___ / ___ (arrive) by now.
should /ought to have arribed
It's a really good idea. __ / __, it may be too expensive.
However / Nevertheless
My brother never ____ around the house. He expects the rest of us to do everything.
lifts a finger
to each other
Don't try to cheat in the exam, you'll never _____ it.
(do something wrong without getting caught)
get away with
He ____ be here at 8. He usually leaves work at 7:30.
He closed the door quietly ___ / ___ wake the baby.
so as not to / in order not to
My boss is a bit of a ____. She's unfriendly and she never shows her emotions.
cold fish
____ to hear that you and Martina are getting married!
It was
The weather here is terrible in winter, it really ____ me ____.
(make somebody feel depressed)
get down
He _____ to be here in a minute. He left an hour ago.
is sure /bound to