word building
expressions
expressions 2!
avoiding repetition
past modal verbs + emphatic structures
100

I am my most ______ after an early morning shower. (live)

lively

100

Though it doesn't burn many calories, I love to go ___ a walk when I get the time.

for

100
The best things in life can't be rushed. I guess I have to ____ it some time.

give

100

I hate when my mom tells me obvious things. I'm always like, "I knew ___!"

that

100

You really ______ have done that! You could have hurt yourself.

shouldn't

200

I always feel _________ after going to the gym. The results just don't come fast enough. (satisfy)

dissatisifed

200

After years of gaining weight, I finally decided to go __ a diet.

on

200

I find it annoying, but it's true. The best approach to change is to take it ___ __ ___.

day by day

200

I wanted to go to the beach, but my boyfriend __ not because he'd been last month.

did

200

It's unlikely that he needed help, as he's such an independent person.

He ___ ___ ______ ___ because he's such an independent person. (have)

can't have needed help

300

My car is highly ______. It's never broken down on me! (rely)

reliable

300

I watch the news as a matter of ______. I think it's important to stay informed.

principle

300

The bad weather has genuinely caused me to feel under __ _____. Oh, the irony!

the weather

300

He has dyslexia? I never would have thought __.

so

300

It really affects me when the weather is hot. 

What really ____ __ __ ___ the weather is hot. (is)

affects me is when

400

Rollercoasters aren't just fun to ride. The feeling of ______ before getting on the ride is a big part of the experience. (anticipate)

anticipation

400

I did a back flip and landed off-balance. Unfortunately, I _____ my ankle in the process.

sprained

400

When my boss is his most serious, I always get the urge to laugh! It's so hard to keep _ _____ ___.

a straight face

400

If you'd give her the chance the speak, she'd tell you all about __.

it

400

Maria would have benefitted from completing her Spark assignments before her exam.

Maria _____ __ ____ ________ her Spark assignments before her exam. (ought)

ought to have completed

500

I felt a bit ______ up after the exam, but I knew the feeling would dissipate soon. (shake)

shaken

500

When the taxi hit me, I was thrown into the road. The impact ______ my arms pretty badly, as they're dark blue now!

bruised

500

She was terrified of plane, but she put __ a brave face and boarded the flight.

on

500

I thought the drive to the island was very long, but it's still __ I'd do again.

one

500

It really wasn't necessary for you to come.

You really ______ ____ ___. (needn't)

needn't have come