Idioms
Define No Matter
Regardless
If you take advantage of a sale, are you buying things or not buying things?
Buying.
Take advantage of: use the weakness or opportunity
Total
You ___________ (call) me before making that decision. I would have helped you make the right decision.
Should have
Spell Bill's Last Name
Gravengood
If I am missing one section of a form, do I need to fill it in or fill it out?
Fill it in
I had to turn my bottle with the bottom side on top to pour out all the water.
Which indicated more certainty, might or may?
May.
He ______________ (not be) at the party; he was out of town that weekend
Couldn't have
What street is Kaplan on?
University
If someone takes up fishing as a hobby, are they an amateur or an expert?
Amateur
Take up: begin a hobby or activity
She is wearing her shirt the wrong way with the tag showing. She is wearing it ____________.
Inside out
Do you use can't have or couldn't have for the more recent event?
Can't have (but technically both are okay)
I ____________ (not buy) that house if I new that the neighborhood would flood in two years.
Wouldn't have
What flag is on the refrigerator in the lobby?
Panama
My friends and I have not been in close contact since I moved to the US.
Have been out of touch.
When do you use should have?
Advice, Suggestion, Regret
You _______________ (not take) that risk without checking the details first
shouldn't have
How many points did Team World win by last Friday?
7
I can't help you with that issue. You need to consult my boss, Jillian.
Take it up with
Stocks and bonds only pay off after you wait a long time.
In the long run
What is the difference between should have and supposed to?
Supposed to is a stronger suggestion.
Should have is reserved for advice.
When can you only use could have and not can have?
Conditionals
How many teachers/staff at Kaplan are the same age as Sean?
Sean, Natalie, Jenn