Confusing Words
I wouldn’t miss the chance to see that film if I were you. You ought not to / ought to / oughtn't to see that film.
ought to
What is Mark doing at the moment? He 's watching / watches a film.
's watching
When autumn arrives, the sea is too cold to swim in. ENOUGH
When autumn arrives, the sea _________ to swim in.
isn't warm/hot enough
After our swim, let’s __________ to a café and catch up on each other’s news.
head
The last train leaves at 1 am. I wouldn’t risk to miss / missing it by not giving yourself enough time to walk to the station and buy a ticket.
missing
Remember to book / booking tickets for the theatre tonight.
to book
Sophie doesn't like / isn't liking reading science fiction novels.
doesn't like
I’m wondering if the bird we heard was a blackbird. BEEN
I think the bird we heard __________ a blackbird.
might/could/may have been
After a tiring day at work, I often just __________ up a ready meal for dinner.
heat
Julia decided to complain / complaining about the food being cold and insisted on it being reheated.
to complain
I remember walking / to walk down this street ten years ago before all these shops were built.
walking
Sorry I’m late. How long have you __________ (wait) for me?
been waiting
That jacket is definitely not mine because it’s too small. BE
That jacket __________ mine because it’s too small.
can't be
The company will __________ the film on location at the seaside.
shoot
These tomatoes are too soft putting / to put in the sandwiches.
to put
A: Why is the fridge door open?
B: Sorry, I forgot to close / closing it.
to close
I __________ wish that I lived in a city, but now I appreciate living in the countryside.
used to
It wasn’t necessary to take our own equipment to the art class. HAVE
We ________ take our own equipment to the art class.
didn't have to
I need acting experience, so I __________ every opportunity that comes my way.
grab
It’s just a game you play with friends. It’s not worth falling / to fall out over.
falling
It’s really cold in here. Did you forget turning / to turn the heating on?
to turn
I _____ (want) to see the Picasso Exhibition, but by the time I _____ (arrive), the tickets __________ (sell out).
wanted; arrived; had sold out
It's a shame you didn't have breakfast before you left. SHOULD
You __________ breakfast before you left.
should have had
I have three very close friends who I know I can really __________ on for emotional support
count
My dad left school at 16 because he didn’t want to go on to study / studying.
studying