success
present perfect continuous
ability
present and past ability
clarifying opinions
100

I can't believe I ___________ in my English exam.

I can't believe I got an A in my English exam.

100

How long have you known/been knowing Carla?

How long have you known Carla?

100

Andrew Graham-Dixon is an (pertex) in Russian art.

Andrew Graham-Dixon is an expert in Russian art.

100

was / he / read / four / when / could / he?

Could he read when he was four?

100

A: What do you think about the government’s new plans?

B: Well, in ______ view, it’s too little too late.


A: What do you think about the government’s new plans?

B: Well, in my view, it’s too little too late.

200

I was second today. If I keep training, one day, I'll __________.

I was second today. If I keep training, one day, I'll come first.

200

Were you always/Have you always been friends?

Have you always been friends?

200

Pablo Picasso had a lot of (ibyalti) as a painter.

Pablo Picasso had a lot of ability as a painter.

200

offer / are / delivery / to / able / you / free / we

We are able to offer you free delivery.

200

A: I’m not sure what you mean.

B: OK, let me give you a(n) _______ : you’re well qualified but you can’t find a job. What then?

A: I’m not sure what you mean.

B: OK, let me give you a(n) example : you’re well qualified but you can’t find a job. What then?

300

Well, I didn't win the race, but I _________ for coming third.

Well, I didn't win the race, but I won a medal for coming third.

300

How long have you been gone/going out with Geo?

How long have you been going out with Geo?

300

Evelyn Glennie has an (updateit) for drumming, despite being deaf from the age of twelve.

Evelyn Glennie has an aptitude for drumming, despite being deaf from the age of twelve.

300

catch / were / flight / you / earlier / able / the / to?

Were you able to catch the earlier flight?

300

A: Do you agree, Priscilla?

B: I suppose so. But I _____ think we should ask them first. 

A: Do you agree, Priscilla?

B: I suppose so. But I do think we should ask them first.

400

We all did so well. It's so great to ___________.

We all did so well. It's so great to be on the winning team.

400

You look exhausted, Natalie. What have you been doing/you done?

You look exhausted, Natalie. What have you been doing?

400

Thiago Silva is a (deltaten) defender for the Brazilian national football team.

Thiago Silva is a talented defender for the Brazilian national football team.

400

able / again / she / over / fell / and / to / wasn’t /get / up

She fell over again and wasn't able to get up.

400

A: What should we look at first, do you think?

B: For _______ , the cost is the most important issue.

A: What should we look at first, do you think?

B: For me , the cost is the most important issue.

500

I didn't win the Best Actor Oscar, but it was great to ___________.

I didn't win the Best Actor Oscar, but it was great to be on a shortlist.

500

Oh, how long have you been working/ have you worked from home? For/Since three months. I love it!

Oh, how long have you been working/ have you worked from home? For three months. I love it!

500

Emily Richmond is a (fluskil) round-the-world sailor.

Emily Richmond is a skilful round-the-world sailor.

500

restaurant / I / lovely / to / managed / tonight /for / book / a

I managed to book a lovely restaurant for tonight.

500

A: The ________ I say this is that it’s becoming more and more important these days.

B: I must _______ I agree with Ricky.

A: The reason I say this is that it’s becoming more and more important these days.

B: I must say I agree with Ricky.