VERB TENSES
My cousins ______ (TRAVEL) since January. They're due home next month.
HAVE BEEN TRAVELLING
I refuse ______ (JOIN) a gym - it's too expensive!
TO JOIN
Everyone knows that fruit juice contains a lot of sugar. ALTHOUGH / NEVERTHELESS, many people let their children drink it every day.
NEVERTHELESS
After a long day, my muscles began to ____, and I longed for a hot bath to soothe the discomfort.
(continuous pain that is unpleasant but not strong)
ACHE
It is important to monitor how you're doing. KEEP
Always try to _______ your progress.
KEEP TRACK OF
I ____ (SEE) Jack the other day. He's working as a teacher in our local secondary school.
SAW
I've given up horse riding. I can't risk ____ (FALL) off at my age!
FALLING
DESPITE / EVEN THOUGH the bad weather, they went ahead with the race.
DESPITE
The construction workers were able to complete the building at a remarkable ______, finishing the project two weeks ahead of schedule.
(the speed at which sth happens)
RATE
You should try to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. DOWN
It is a good idea to ______ sugar.
CUT DOWN ON
I ________ (LISTEN) to their new album yet. Is it any good?
HAVEN'T LISTENED
Stop ______ (PLAY) on the ice! It may break.
PLAYING
IN SPITE OF / ALTHOUGH he was in pain, Fabio finished the marathon.
ALTHOUGH
I find that spending time in nature and disconnecting from technology helps me _______ my _____.
(to rest for a period of time)
RECHARGE MY BATTERIES
We weren't sure whether our team would win. TOUCH
It was __________ whether our team would win.
TOUCH AND GO
You look exhausted. What _____ (YOU / DO)?
I can't bare _____ (SEE) my friend making such a fool of herself.
SEEING
You should go for a walk after dinner DESPITE / RATHER THAN sitting on the sofa and watching TV.
RATHER THAN
Studies have shown that a balanced diet can ____ your ________ and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
(to stay mentally active)
KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP
I stay fit by running three times a week. SHAPE
I _____ by running three times a week.
KEEP IN SHAPE
I _____ (SEND) her an email two weeks ago and she still _______ (REPLY).
SENT / HASN'T REPLIED
Sonia regrets _____ (EAT) junk food when she was young.
EATING
INSTEAD OF / WHILE snacking on biscuits and cake, eat a handful of nuts and seeds. It's much healthier.
INSTEAD OF
James definitely _____ his grandfather in terms of his sense of humor; they both have a knack for telling hilarious jokes and making everyone laugh.
TAKES AFTER
Unfortunately, I just couldn't run as fast as them. KEEP
Unfortunately, I just couldn't _____ them.
KEEP UP WITH