Grammar
It’s the first time I have been / was given a promotion.
It’s the first time I have been given a promotion.
Somebody is redecorating my flat. (being)
-> My flat___ ___ ___.
My flat is being redecorated.
Everyone ought __ pay attention to what the boss says.
Everyone ought to pay attention to what the boss says.
I’m looking forward to coming up with / catching up with my old hairdresser.
I’m looking forward to catching up with my old hairdresser.
Name 5 sea animals.
fish, shark, dolphin, whale, octopus jellyfish, seahorse, crab, etc.
What did he used / use to do before he became an electrician?
use
I wanted to go to the party but I didn’t want to go alone. Then Matt told me he had gone. (would)
-> If Matt had told me he was going to the party, __ __ __ __.
If Matt had told me he was going to the party, I would have gone.
The children have plenty __ toys.
The children have plenty of toys.
Without a charge / commit, he cannot be sentenced for the crime.
Without a charge, he cannot be sentenced for the crime.
We asked 100 people, "Name a famous landmark in Istanbul." Top 5 answers are on the board.
Name any 3 of the top 5.
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar
While I was working / worked, I was watching the news.
was working
He had a beautiful, light-green leather jacket. (was).
->He had a beautiful jacket,___ and made of leather.
He had a beautiful jacket, which was light green and made of leather.
He is completely hopeless ___ remembering names.
He is completely hopeless at remembering names.
I looked back at the emails our boss had sent us and realised I had misread the thread / campaign about having Fridays off instead of Mondays.
I looked back at the emails our boss had sent us and realised I had misread the thread about having Fridays off instead of Mondays.
Mention 3 Turkish cities that start with the letter T
I’d rather you ___ ___ so much noise late at night, the neighbors have complained twice.
didn’t make
I didn’t have much money to spend at the festival. (had)
-> I ___ ___ ___ to spend at the festival.
I had little money to spend at the festival.
She’s been working here ___ 2020, but she’s still not satisfied ___ her salary.
She’s been working here since 2020, but she’s still not satisfied with her salary.”
There are several new Egyptian cotton / cotton Egyptian sheets in the cupboard.
There are several new Egyptian cotton sheets in the closet.
We asked 100 people, "Name 3 places where if you have to yawn, you try to hide it". Top 5 answers are on the board.
1.
2.
3.
1. Church/Mosque
2. Work
3. School
4. Bus
5. Plane
She was seen ___ the building just before the fire started, which is why the police want to question her.”
to leave
After passive perception verbs (was seen / was heard / was watched), the infinitive with “to” is used for completed actions
In June, it will be my fifth anniversary of working at the restaurant. (have)
-> In June, I ___ ___ ___ here for five years.
In June, I will have been (working) here (at the restaurant) for five years.
The manager apologized ___ the mistake, but she didn’t blame anyone ___ it.
The manager apologized for the mistake, but she didn’t blame anyone for it.
I can’t hear / listen to his nonsense any longer!
I can’t listen to his nonsense any longer!
How many countries does FIFA recognize?
FIFA recognizes 211 member associations because they allow dependent territories, regions, and unique political islands to join as separate teams, even though the United Nations only recognizes 195 independent countries.