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100

Do the task, using auxiliary verbs: You really want your partner to buy a present. Convince them to do it.  

Example: 'Do buy me a present, it's important for me'. Or 'You do have to buy me a present if you want to make me happy'.

100

Make an inversion starting with never

Never have I ever been to Paris. Never in my life could I imagine getting married so soon. 

100

What word means 'to have a cavity filled with a material to repair it'?

have a filling

100

Explain the meaning: gobble/wolf down  

to eat quickly and greedily

100

What word means 'excited'? J_____

jazzed 

200

Describe an annoying habit that you have / someone has, using appropriate grammar. 

Example: He's always sipping his coffee loudly. I tend to overeat when I'm stressed. I'll open the fridge to find a snack when I'm bored, even if I'm not hungry. 
200

Make a sentence with the word utterly 

This story is utterly ridiculous. His speech was utterly astonishing.

200

What word means 'something used to close a wound'?

stitches

200

Explain the meaning: toy with  

To consider something or doing something, but not in a very serious way, and without making a decision; to play with something/someone (a pen, a boyfriend, etc.) 

200

What word means: 'unfair or manipulated in favor of certain individuals or groups'? E.g. The whole system's _________ 

rigged 

300

Make a comparative sentence with the structure 'every bit as ... as'

Example: This book is every bit as interesting as that one. 
300

Complete a sentence: I asked him to help but he ___________ even listen to me.



Hint: refusals 

wouldn't * 


* WE CAN USE WON'T AND WOULND'T TO TALK ABOUT A REFUSAL TO DO SOMETHING IN THE PRESENT OR PAST.

300

What word means 'the ability to see perfectly, without needing to wear glasses or contact lenses'? 

20/20 vision

300

Explain the meaning: plunge into  

To start doing something enthusiastically

300

What word means: a history that is shockingly bad or terrible (e.g. medical)?

Appalling history

400

Make a sentence with 'a lot less .... than'

Example: A lot less money was spent last month than I expected.

400

Transform a sentence: If the doctor hadn’t intervened quickly, the patient would be seriously ill.

But for ______________________. 

But for the doctor's quick intervention, the patient would be seriously ill.

400

What word means 'to cost someone a large amount of money'?

set someone back (something)

400

Explain the meaning: zone in on  

Focus attention on something

400

What word means: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret? 

poignant /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

500

Make a cleft sentence: Children don't need help. Their parents need help. 

It's not the children who need help, it's their parents. 

500
Make at least 1 sentence with alternatives to if that are given: had, were, should, without

  • Had I known about the meeting earlier, I would have prepared better.

  • Were I in your position, I would take the offer immediately.

  • Should you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.

  • Without your support, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.

500

What word means 'to eventually do something after other things have been done/after putting something off'?

Get round to doing sth

500

Explain the meaning: Tune out  

Stop paying attention

500

What word means: to not allow other people to see that you are unhappy, angry, etc., especially when this happens over a long period of time  

bottle something up