Prepositions / Time phrases
Last summer I travelled ________ plane to visit my friend who lives ________ Bariloche.
BY - IN
to use up or finish a supply of something
RUN OUT (OF SOMETHING)
The participants of a show are called _____________.
CONTESTANTS
People post a lot of photos on social media nowadays.
A lot of photos are posted on social media nowadays.
I used a map to see some geographical features about that country.
I used a map to see some geographical features of that country.
He told me that he´ll do it __________________; but I don't know exactly when!
SOONER OR LATER
to be communicated or understood; to succeed in communicating something
GET ACROSS
Sailors often use n____________________ charts before and during their trips.
NAVIGATIONAL
People are using heaters a lot during these cold days.
Heaters are being used a lot during these cold days.
You might be ask to reply some questions at the next meeting.
You might be ASKED to ...
We always arrive _______ time at our staff meetings so we are ready in our seats when the boss enters the room.
IN
to do as well as or be as good as other people expect you to
LIVE UP TO
BLURRED
Many of us have seen that film more than once.
That film has been seen more than once (by many of us).
Both Matt and Lauren have been off school last week.
Both Matt and Lauren WERE off school last week.
I don't like going to rugby matches. I prefer watching them _________ TV.
ON
to spend extra time doing something because you have not done it earlier
CATCH UP ON
The noun of the verb apply.
APPLICATION
Mike gave me the grammar book last week.
The grammar book was given to me last week.
I was given the grammar book last week.
Last summer I travelled to Netherlands with my friends.
Last summer I travelled to THE Netherlands with my friends.
I was __________________ to leave home towards the airport to pick up my sister when she sent me a messege. She was still _____________ the plane because the flight was delayed.
about - ON
to meet with somebody socially or in order to discuss something
GET TOGETHER
Football supporters usually give e_________________ to their favourite teams by singing during the match.
ENCOURAGEMENT
A car knocked down Katie as she was crossing the road.
Katie was knocked down by a car as she was crossing the road.
Katie got knocked down by a car as she was crossing the road.
I have some free time so I think it's time I do all my homework.
I have some free time so I think it's time I DID all my homework.