Verb Tenses
Common expressions
Confusing words
Synonyms
100

When I called her last night, she _________ (cook) dinner.

When I called her last night, she was cooking dinner.

100

Я ніколи не був у Парижі

I’ve never been to Paris

100

Which of these would you find at the airport — launch, lunch, or lounge?

lounge

100

I think

I believe, I guess, I feel, I suppose, I’m sure, I’m convinced, I know, in my opinion, from my point of view, as far as I’m concerned

200

We _______ (know) each other since school.

We have known each other since school.

200

Не звинувачуй себе.

Don’t blame yourself.

200

Which of these is a person you work with — colleague, college, or collect?

colleague

200

important

essential, necessary, vital, crucial, significant, key, major, valuable

300

I didn’t know she _______ (already leave) when I arrived.

I didn’t know she had already left when I arrived.

300

Це не виправдання.

That’s no excuse.

300

Which of these is a verb — receipt, recipe, or receive?

receive

300

in most cases

usually, generally, mostly, mainly, for the most part, in general, as a rule, typically, most of the time

400

By the time I _______ (get) to the station, the train ______ (leave).

By the time I got to the station, the train had left.

400

Щось важливе ось-ось станеться.

Something important is about to happen.

400

Which of these means to officially say “yes” to something — approve, improve, or provide?

approve

400

it’s great

it’s excellent, it’s wonderful, it’s fantastic, it’s amazing, it’s brilliant, it’s awesome

500

He always ________ (forget) his homework when he ________ (be) at school.

He always forgot his homework when he was at school.

500

Не підведи мене!

Don’t let me down!

500

Which of these means to expect something will happen — anticipate, participate, or appreciate?

anticipate

500

I like

enjoy, love, be keen on, be fond of, be into