Grammar
While I was studying in England, I ______(not take) an examination because it was not offered to me
or to any of my fellow students either.
didn't take
Having apologised, Klaus shook my hand.
APOLOGY
When Klaus____________ , he shook my
hand.
had made an/his apology
uncertain or anxious about oneself; not confident
insecure
__________ a speech, a talk, a performance
give
Are you going to the dinner on Saturday? A lot of my
other friends _________(invite) and I
know they’d love to meet you.
have been invited
Unless the product is in perfect condition, we cannot
return your money.
REFUND
We will be unable ______________the
product is not in perfect condition
to give you a refund if
unrealistically aiming for perfection
idealistic
_______a recommendation/comment/apology
make
I have only _______(live) in Geneva for
the past few months, though Madeleine, who you met
yesterday, _______(live) here all her life.
have only been living, has lived
Alba made every effort to arrive at the meeting on
time.
BEST
Alba __________________to the meeting on
time.
did her best to get
sincere and honest
genuine
suffer from stage________
fright
The village ____( to be ) very quiet and
remote until they _____(build) the motorway two
years ago.
used to be/was, built
Otto’s teachers were favourably impressed by the
presentation he gave to the class.
IMPRESSION
Otto’s presentation__________ to the class
his teachers.
made a favourable impression on
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
unconventional
a positive _________ on life
outlook
When I was a child, both my parents _______ (to go) out to work, so when they______ (be) out, my grandmother______( look) after me.
used to go/went, were , would look/looked
I would often go cycling with my father when I was a
child.
USED
My father ___________cycling with him
when I was a child .
often used to take me
wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
conscientious
__________dedication to his/her craft
complete