Present Tense
We often _________ (to clean) the house on the weekend.
clean
It ____ (snow) while we ____ (drive) to my parent's house for dinner.
was snowing...were driving
a: I don’t know what the word ‘discount’ means.
b: You should look it up/pick it up/work it out in a dictionary.
look it up = research
When will you finish _____ the kitchen?
to clean or cleaning
cleaning
The verb finish is followed by a gerund.
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
eggnog
In Britain, they enjoyed this drink as far back as the 13th century!
What is your favourite winter/holiday food or drink?
He _________ (listen) to music at the moment.
is listening
Richard …………..(not go) to work yesterday.
didn't go
a: I have so many clothes I don’t wear.
b: You should pick them up/throw them away/look after them.
throw them away = to put in the garbage
My father suggested _____ the museum.
to visit or visiting
visiting
The verb suggest is followed by a gerund.
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca Cola
*Did you know that it was Coca Cola that popularized red and green as colours associated with Christmas?
_______ your sister _______( to know) the lyrics?
Does...know
We ………..(play) Monopoly when our neighbours ……….(knock) at the door.
were playing....knocked
a: I argue a lot with my partner and we don’t understand each other.
b: You should break down/break up/work out.
break up = to end a relationship
The police warned us not _____ into that area yesterday.
to go or going
to go
Use the infinitive after an object pronoun.
What seasonal event marks the longest night and shortest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere?
The winter solstice
*The winter solstice is viewed as a time of death and rebirth.
The husband _______(not/drive) a car, he rides a bike.
doesn't drive
_____ (have, you) fun at your office holiday party?
Did you have...
a: My younger sister is ill.
b: You should pick up/look after/get on her.
look after = to take care of or be responsible for someone/something
Put these words in a full sentence:
She / need / practice / her pronunciation.
She needs to practice her pronunciation.
Why are candy canes in the shape that they are?
They're meant to resemble a shepherd's cane.
*Do you prefer mint candy canes or fruity candy canes?
Jenny usually _____ [to walk] to work, but today she _____ [to take] the bus.
walks...is taking
(what/discuss/they)………. when she …….(go) over to them?
What were they discussing...went
a: I’ve just started a new job.
b: If you want to get along/pick up/look up well with your new colleagues, ask them about their interests.
get along = to have a positive relationship with someone
Put these words in a full sentence:
I / not mind / wait / for you / after class.
I don't mind waiting for you after class.
How many reindeer does Santa have?
He has 9 including Rudolph!
Can you name any of the other 8 reindeer?!