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My regrets? Well, I wish I _______(listen) to my friends when they told me not to go out with Roger
My regrets? Well, I wish I had listened to my friends when they told me not to go out with Roger
I wish you _______ (switch) that radio off. Why do we have to listen to football commentaries all afternoon?
I wish you would switch that radio off. Why do we have to listen to football commentaries all afternoon?
I wish Tom ___________(stop) going on about his trip to Brazil. it's all he ever talks about.
I wish Tom would stop going on about his trip to Brazil. it's all he ever talks about.
If only it ______ (not be) so late. I'd love to stay longer.
If only wasn't /weren't so late. I'd love to stay longer.
If only I _______ (buy) that dress. I want it more than anything, but it's too expensive for me.
If only I could buy that dress. I want it more than anything, but it's too expensive for me.
Calm down and don’t shout. There really is no need ____________ (raise).
Calm down and don’t shout. There really is no need to raise your voice.
We don’t seem to understand each other very well. I think we’ve got _____________ (wires).
We don’t seem to understand each other very well. I think we’ve got our wires crossed.
I am really sorry I said that. That came ____________ (wrong).
I am really sorry I said that. That came out all wrong.
We’ve been talking about the same thing for ages. We’re just going ____________ (circles).
We’ve been talking about the same thing for ages. We’re just going round in circles.
I didn’t mean that at all. You’re ____________ (words).
I didn’t mean that at all. You’re twisting my words.
Both current soldiers, and ____________ soldiers who have left the army, are being treated for stress-related illnesses.
annual lasting former diverse notable
Both current soldiers, and former soldiers who have left the army, are being treated for stress-related illnesses.
Although not particularly well-thought-of, the festival is a well-attended ____________ event in the countryside. This year, just three bands are playing there.
annual lasting former diverse notable
Although not particularly well-thought-of, the festival is a well-attended annual event in the countryside. This year, just three bands are playing there.
One of the most ____________ campaigners of recent years has been arrested by the police.
annual lasting former diverse notable
One of the most notable campaigners of recent years has been arrested by the police.
A ____________ range of people, from all parts of society, came to the meeting.
annual lasting former diverse notable
A diverse range of people, from all parts of society, came to the meeting.
The treaty has brought decades of ____________ peace to the region.
annual lasting former diverse notable
The treaty has brought decades of lasting peace to the region.
raising your voice is a form of __________ | he was accused of both physical and verbal __________ | he’s never displayed __________ or other negative behaviour
raising your voice is a form of aggression | he was accused of both physical and verbal aggression | he’s never displayed aggression or other negative behaviour
having to remember two passwords for my bank account is a real __________ | there were some minor __________, mostly to do with the engine noise | the music from next door __________ me all afternoon
(your points X2 if all forms are correct)
having to remember two passwords for my bank account is a real annoyance | there were some minor annoyances, mostly to do with the engine noise | the music from next door annoyed me all afternoon
Couples often dredge up the past and re-open old __________ .
Couples often dredge up the past and re-open old wounds .
You can’t go living life avoiding conflicts. People will end up walk all over you!
You’ll get treated like a _________
You can’t go living life avoiding conflicts. People will end up walk all over you!
You’ll get treated like a doormat
Couples often dredge up the past, sometimes it’s better to let _______ _______ lie.
Couples often dredge up the past, sometimes it’s better to let sleeping dogs lie.
The supermarkets are in the middle of a price ____________ . They’re all cutting the prices of key foods.
The supermarkets are in the middle of a price war. They’re all cutting the prices of key foods.
A huge ____________ of volunteers have turned up to help clean up the festival site.
A huge army of volunteers have turned up to help clean up the festival site.
Thanks to a very successful marketing ____________, we have raised the profile of the new product.
Thanks to a very successful marketing campaign, we have raised the profile of the new product.
The right to privacy of ordinary citizens is under ____________ from government agencies who want to access our personal data.
The right to privacy of ordinary citizens is under fire from government agencies who want to access our personal data.
All the ______________ in the energy industry are working together to prevent smaller companies from being competitive in the market.
All the big guns in the energy industry are working together to prevent smaller companies from being competitive in the market.