GRAMMAR 1-2
Choose the correct option: Even though/ Despite she's working really hard, I don't think she'll be able to catch up.
Even though
Despite can only be followed by -ING, NOUN or THE FACT THAT + S + V
Working as a teacher is very __________, it makes me feel happy and I think it's important.
rewarding/fulfilling
B. _________, I'm not really into football.
Actually,/ In fact, /As a matter of fact,...
An expression with get which means "throw away/dismiss" as in: "When we move to the apartment we really need to ________ of that ugly sofa"
get rid of
People rarely appreciate this musician’s talent.
RARELY...
Rarely do people appreciate this musician's talent
Sales have increased. Therefore,/ Consequently,/ As a result, the company will hire more employees.
Choose the correct option: She's been out of work/off work for ten months since her baby was born.
off work
Is this sentence correct?: "Regarding to the accommodation, it's a five-star hotel in the city centre"
NO. Regarding and Concerning are never followed by "to". Regarding/Concerning the accommodation...
An expression with get to express that somebody always obtains what they want in the way they want. "I hate that my sister always _________ with my parents"
gets her own way
My boss is such a______________. He's always on top of us and repeating things a thousand times.
pain in the neck
Is this sentence correct?: When I was little, my mother would tell us stories before we went to bed.
YES!
She's planning on taking ______________ in order to spend one year travelling the world and then be able to go back to the same post.
unpaid leave
Is this sentence correct?: "I recommend you to talk to guys in public places such as libraries"
NO. Recommend + -ing / that + S + V
I recommend talking/that you talk to guys...
Synonym for: "detest" as in "The app Hater promises to bond potential lovers over the things they ______"
loathe
I have a _________ that this meeting is going to go badly. (intuition)
gut feeling
NO! Only "used to" is possible here because "have" is a STATIVE VERB
Wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
determined
Is this sentence correct? "I advice you to listen to the instructions carefully."
Everything she does irritates me, she really gets....
gets on my nerves
The hotel room was depressing and it was cold as well.
NOT ONLY....
Not only was the hotel room depressing, (but) it was also cold.
Tim closed the door quietly__________ wake up the baby. (purpose)
in order not to/ so as not to
(remember that "not" always goes before "to" in negative purpose clauses)
Someone who puts a lot of effort into their work (aplicado/a)
conscientious
Complete with the right discourse marker: "Try not to make a mess when you're baking the cake. ______ you'll have to clean the kitchen"
Otherwise,
When two people are very compatible in a relationship we may say that they are....
A match made in heaven/soulmates
You forgot to shut the window and lock the door as well.
NOT ONLY...