Collocations
Make SURE / SECURE that you study for the exam.
We went to Poland on holiday and saw dancers who were _______ ______in traditional costumes doing folk dances in the main square.
dressed up
We arrived to our destination at night because our flight TOOK OFF / WAITED two hours late!
took off
When do we use "an"?
before nouns that start with a vowel sound
We use this tense for single or repeated finished events in the past.
past simple
I hope we don't MEET / RUN into problems at the airport. Last year our flight was delayed 8 hours!
The drama holiday I went on _______ ______ ______ all my expectations. As well as acting every day, we wrote a play and performed it at the local theatre.
lived up to
Pisa, in the north of Italy is famous ____ its leaning tower.
its
I prefer to stay in ____ hotel while on vacation.
a
We use this tense for actions in progress.
past continuous
My mum is amazing. She can COPE / SURVIVE with anything. Missing passport? She'll find it.
cope
I waited an hour for the bus, but none came. In the end, I _____ _____waiting and called a taxi
ended up
This sort of tourism ____ _____ money.
brings in
A family holiday is still a reality for most teens under ____ age of eighteen.
the
We use this tense with "always" to express irritation or criticism.
past continuous
Duolingo is a language learning app. You don't have to FILL / ENTER your details if you log in with your Facebook profile.
enter
We got a new puppy last week and had to ______ ______ a name for it.
think up
Many people in Pisa _____ a living from tourists.
make
Don't worry if you're not ____ sportiest of people!
the
We use this tense for an action that was happening over a period of time before another action in the past.
past perfect continuous
She BOOKED / ORDERED the flights and made a RESERVATION / RESERVE for three nights at the hotel.
booked, reservation
For some people, the word "England" ______ ______ images of Big Ben and afternoon tea.
conjures up
Having people climb the tower can ____ in damage to the steps.
result
I'm trying to save ____ money for a holiday in ____ India!
- , -
used to / would
We use _____________ for past habits or activities, but only ________ for past situations.
used to and would
used to