Crime doesn't pay.
Modals suck.
E! for entertainment
'To be' or 'being'? That is the question.
Timoteca's potpurri
100
This person sees what happens during a crime or accident.
witness
100
I am sure that the Batman is somewhere in the mansion. BE The Batman ________ somewhere in the mansion.
MUST BE / HAS TO BE
100
Stephen King is one of the best known American ________ of the twentieth century.
novelists / authors
100
The Joker tried ______ (murder) Batman, but his plans were foiled again.
to murder
100
Tim _______ have studied Maths or Science at university because he's terrible at both of them!
can't / couldn't
200
This person gets money from others by threatening to tell secrets.
blackmailer
200
Is it necessary for me to dance like an idiot? HAVE Do ________ dance like an idiot?
I HAVE TO
200
Without a doubt, William Shakespeare continues to be the most well-known _______ in human history.
playwright
200
I remember ______ (watch) movies all night long with my mates during the last summer holiday.
watching
200
If Tim were on a plane that had been ________ by terrorists, he would probably faint from the fear.
hijacked
300
This person causes trouble at football matches.
hooligan
300
I am certain that Eugene will be late for the exam. BOUND Eugene __________ late for the exam.
IS BOUND TO BE
300
'Yo Soy Betty, la fea' is the most successful _______ of all time.
soap opera
300
Don't forget _______ (take) your crazy pills, ok?
to take
300
Tim regrets ________ you all that you have a Quiz this coming Monday. :(
to inform
400
This is the CRIME committed by people who steal.
theft / robbery
400
I think you ought to give up smoking immediately. HAD I think _____________ smoking immediately.
YOU HAD BETTER GIVE UP
400
Personally, I prefer reading _________ books to reading hardbacks. They're lighter!
paperback
400
If you want to become violin soloist, it will mean _______ (commit) to years and years of disciplined practice and hard work.
committing
400
Tim ___________ studied something in the Humanities at university since he's pretty good at using the right side of his brain.
must have
500
This is the name of the formal meeting in a court in which evidence about a crime is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law.
trial
500
It was a mistake for you to buy that boa constrictor! BOUGHT You ___________ that boa constrictor!
SHOULD NOT / OUGHT NOT TO HAVE BOUGHT
500
Unbelievable! Some of the actors still didn't know all their lines during the __________!
dress rehearsal
500
If you get lost in London, you can always try ______ (ask) a police officer for directions. They're very friendly and helpful.
asking
500
After boring his wife for two hours talking about English grammar, Tim went on ______ about green chilaquiles. Pao was much more interested in that.
to talk