Present Perfect & Present Perfect Continuous
Fill in the blank: “I ___ (never stay) at a posh hotel before.”
have never stayed.
Fill in the blank: “You ___ (tell) me about the meeting earlier!”
should have told.
What is a youth hotel?
A cheap accommodation meant for young travelers.
Which phrase describes a place far from everything?
In the middle of nowhere.
Which phrase means "to make fun of someone"?
Poke fun at.
Which tense do we use to describe actions continuing into the present?
Present Perfect Continuous.
Fill in the blank: “He ___ (not make) that mistake if he had been more careful.”
wouldn’t have made.
What does amenities mean?
Useful or desirable features in a building, like a pool or gym.
What does it mean to spark a frenzy?
To cause wild excitement or chaos.
What does deserted mean?
Empty of people.
Fill in the blank: “She ___ (train) for this race for months.”
has been training.
Fill in the blank: “She ___ (be) more cautious; now she regrets her actions.”
should have been.
Which word describes a small wooden house, often in the forest?
Log cabin.
What does cultural gulf mean?
A significant difference or gap between two cultures.
What does go viral mean?
To spread quickly and widely, especially online.
Why is Present Perfect Continuous used here? “I have been cleaning all day.”
To emphasize the ongoing action.
Fill in the blank: “You ___ (not ignore) his advice—it was important!”
shouldn’t have ignored.
What does a bit of a dump mean?
A place that is dirty or unpleasant.
Which phrase means to honor someone or something?
Pay homage to.
What does short of breath mean?
To struggle with breathing
Fill in the blank: “We ___ (not finish) the project yet.”
haven’t finished.
Fill in the blank: “She ___ (not lose consciousness) if she had been more careful.”
wouldn’t have lost consciousness.
What does it mean to get filthy?
To become very dirty.
What does staggering amount mean?
An amount that is extremely surprising or overwhelming.
What does stamina mean?
The ability to sustain physical or mental effort for a long time.