GRAMMAR
The movie ought to ____ started by now; maybe there was a delay.
(HAVE OR HAD?)
HAVE
"The ____ of the fire department was busy organizing the rescue efforts during the wildfire."
1-captain
2-chief
3-head
CHIEF
What I can't stand about....
traveling by bus, are the people who don't open the windows so that fresh air can circulate.
Did you study for the test? No, I didn't but I ......
WILL
DOWNFALL
(failure or ruin)
Her downfall was her tendency to procrastinate; it eventually led to missed deadlines and lost opportunities.
They can't _____ met before, they would have recognized each other.
HAVE
"She got ____ _____ the night before the wedding and started questioning whether she was making the right choice."
1- Cold feet
2-long shot
3-wake up call
COLD FEET (a feeling of nervousness, doubt, or reluctance a person experiences before undertaking an important or challenging task).
The things that annoys me the most is...
when people cut in line at the supermarket checkout.
My car is being serviced now, if it _____, I'd give you a ride.
wasn't
weren't
Both "wasn't" and "weren't" can be used, and the choice depends on the level of formality and personal preference.
BREAKDOWN
(machine failure, mental collapse)
Mary had a breakdown on the way to work, which caused her to be late.
He .......... have had a bad day. Look at his face. Well, maybe we can ask him.
MIGHT
COULD
MUST
MAY
MIGHT, COULD, MAY
I always get ______ at this time of year, in the spring and want to travel the world
cold feet
sore spot
itchy feet
second thoughts
ITCHY FEET (a strong desire to explore new places, experience different cultures, etc)
Never in my life have I....
Never in my life have I traveled to a place so remote and untouched by modernity.
Never in my life ______ tried Chinese food.
(I HAVE)
HAVE I
SLIP-UP
(Error, mistake, usually something minor)
I made a slip-up in my presentation when I referred to the wrong data chart.
He should have _____ more for the exam, considering the low grade he received.
(STUDY)
STUDIED
"The _____ of the ship skillfully navigated through the storm to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers."
-head
-chief
-captain
CAPTAIN
Something I've never told you is....
Something I've never told you is that I used to live in a different country for a year.
I went to a party yesterday, but I wish I _____.
(have NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE?)
HADN'T
OUTBREAK
(sudden occurrence of something, often used in the context of a disease or contagious condition, or violence like in war).
An outbreak of food poisoning was linked to contaminated vegetables from a specific farm.
She must have _____ surprised when she saw the party decorations.
(BE)
BEEN
"The success of the company depended on the decisions made by the ____; if they had chosen differently, the outcome might have been very different."
1-CHIEF
2-BOSS
3-CAPTAIN
BOSS
It's not me who...
It's not me who broke the window; I was out of town when it happened.
My boyfriend insist on doing all the cooking, but I wish he ____ it's inedible!
WOULD
WOULDN'T
WOULDN'T
DOWNPOUR
(heavy rain)
We had to take shelter under a tree because of the sudden downpour.