VOCABULARY
After months of training, Sarah is finally g_______ valuable experience in the marketing department. [To obtain or acquire something useful]
gaining
The scientists had to _______ the experiment multiple times to ensure the results were accurate.
carry out
He won three Oscars in a row and everyone believed his performance; he _______ a really good actor. (BE)
must have been
By the time the movie finally started, we had already _______ forty minutes waiting in the lobby.
had already spent
The heavy rain _______ a massive traffic jam on the highway during rush hour yesterday.
The best part about the new community center is b_______ of a group that shares my passion. [The state of belonging to a team or collective]
being part
If you want to become an expert, you must _______ at least two hours every day to practicing your craft
devote
I'm not sure why he was late; he _______ have missed his usual train
might/may/could
If the weather doesn't improve by tomorrow, we _______ at a hotel instead of camping.
will be staying
I don't like fixing my own car, so I always _______ it serviced at the local garage.
have
He decided to take a gap year because he was tired of w_______ long hours without any creative freedom. [Doing a job or task for an employer]
working
It takes a lot of hard work and persistence to _______ your long-term career goals.
achieve
Sarah didn't come to the party and she didn't call; she _______ all about it. (FORGET)
might have forgotten / may have forgotten
While they were waiting for the rescue team to arrive, they _______ the time by telling stories.
passed
By the time the party starts tonight, she _______ her hair done by a professional stylist.
will have had
Most teenagers find that s_______ with friends online is just as important as meeting in person. [Spending time with others for pleasure]
socialising
She decided to _______ her life to helping endangered species in the rainforest.
devote
Look at his face! He’s smiling and laughing; he _______ sad about the news. (BE)
can't be
He is incredibly tired lately because he _______ awake every night to finish his thesis.
has stayed
By the time the party starts tonight, she _______ her hair done by a professional stylist.
have caused
The company's new policy focuses on f_______ a healthy balance between work and life. [Discovering or reaching a specific state/result]
finding
The team was determined to _______ the impossible and win the championship against all odds.
achieve
I'm not sure where my keys are. I _______ them at the gym, but I need to check. (LEAVE)
could have left / might have left / may have left
By this time next week, I _______ ten days traveling through the mountains of Switzerland.
will have spent
When the manager discovered the error, he _______ the assistant rewrite the entire report. (HAVE)