Phrasal Verbs
To remove clothing or depart on a journey.
"After a long day at work, he couldn't wait to get home, ..... .... his shoes, and relax on the couch."
take off
What is the correct modal perfect form to express a regret about a past action not being done?
Example: "I __________ studied harder for the test."
should have
Complete the sentence: "The person ________ called you is my friend."
who
Provide the meaning of the expression "break the ice."
It means to do or say something to relieve tension or awkwardness in a social situation.
What has keys but can't open locks?
piano
To use up all of something and have none left.
We .... .... .... milk, so I need to go to the store to buy some more."
run out of
Which modal perfect form is used to express uncertainty or a small chance of something happening in the past?
Example: "She __________ forgotten about the meeting."
might have
Combine the sentences: "The book is on the table. You gave me the book."
The book that you gave me is on the table.
What does the idiom "break a leg" mean?
"good luck" or "do well".
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
the letter "m"
To reject or decline an offer or request.
After careful consideration, she decided to ........... the job offer because the salary wasn't competitive enough."
turn down
What is the correct modal perfect form to talk about a past ability that was not utilized?
Example: "I __________ solved that math problem easily."
Change the active voice to passive:
"The teacher gave the students a test."
A test was given to the students.
What does "speak of the devil" mean?
"talking about someone who appears just when you were talking about them."
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you don't have me. What am I?
secret
What is the meaning of "call off"?
To cancel or abandon plans or events.
What is the modal perfect form used to express a strong criticism or disapproval of a past action?
Example: "He ___________ cheated on the exam!"
must have
What is the present perfect continuous form of "they work"?
They have been working.
Give the meaning of the expression "the ball is in your court."
It means it's someone's turn to take action or make a decision.
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
silence
What is the meaning of "settle down"?
To establish a stable and more permanent life situation.
What modal perfect form is used to express a past action that was expected to happen, but it didn't occur?
Example: "She ___________ finished her project on time, but she didn't."
should have
Correctly identify and fix the errors in the following sentence:
"If I would have known about the meeting, I will attend it."
"If I had known about the meeting, I would attend it."
The original sentence contains two errors related to conditional structures. Firstly, the correct form for the past unreal condition is the past perfect (had + past participle), not "would have." Secondly, the consequence part of the sentence should use "would" instead of "will" to maintain the consistency of the conditional form.
What does the expression "under the weather" mean?
Sarah couldn't attend the party last night because she was feeling under the weather."
"under the weather" is used to indicate that Sarah was feeling unwell or sick, which is why she couldn't go to the party.
The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it never uses it. The person who uses it never knows they're using it. What is it?
a coffin