Tenses: past continuous, past perfect, and past perfect continuous.
1. I was exhausted at the end of the exam. ____________ (write) for over two hours.
1. I was exhausted at the end of the exam. I HAD BEEN WRITING for over two hours.
To take part
To participate
Hiba is nervous_____ the interview.
Hiba is nervous about the interview.
The two meanings of the word "Speech".
Meaning 1: A speech about Human Rights was delivered by Barack Obama. (Countable)
Meaning 2: The way in which a particular person speaks. (Uncountable)
2. You got to the airport too late! The plane_____________(already leave).
2. You got to the airport too late! The plane HAD ALREADY LEFT.
To take someone by surprise.
To shock or startle someone or something by one's sudden appearance or action.
We're tired _____ hearing Maha's lame excuses.
We're tired of hearing Maha's lame excuses.
Coffee
M1: How much coffee you drink every day? (Uncountable)
M2: A cup of coffee please. (Countable)
3. When thieves stole my favorite leather jacket, I was really upset. ___________ (have) it for over ten years.
3. When thieves stole my favourite leather jacket, I was really upset. I HAD HAD it for over ten years.
Make people take notice of what you did.
Let people see what you have achieved.
Ghita's parents always nag ______ her.
Ghita's parents always nag at her.
Experience
M1: An event that happens to you. (Countable)
M2: I have experience in teaching. (Uncountable)
4. Sue wasn't in the sales department when I started working here. She _____________ (work) in accounting for over five years but wanted a change.
4. Sue wasn't in the sales department when I started working here. She HAD BEEN WORKING in accounting for over five years but wanted a change.
To cut back on.
To reduce, to diminish, to dilute.
Anir is angry ______ his father for not letting him go to New York.
Anir is angry with his father for not letting him go to New York.
Angry with (a person)
Angry at (something/person)
Angry about (a topic/situation)
Glass
M1: Glass, windows are made of glass. (Uncountable)
M2: A glass of water. (Countable)
5. The kitchen was full of steam when we arrived. Joan was in the kitchen and she ____________ (cook) a huge meal for everyone at the party.
5. The kitchen was full of steam when we arrived. Joan was in the kitchen and she WAS COOKING a huge meal for everyone at the party.
To back off
To retreat, to back down, to stay away, or to keep your distance.
Is Aya aware _______ the ramifications of Corona virus.
Is Aya aware of the ramifications of Corona virus.
Room
M1: A place in an apartment. (Countable)
M2: A space. (Uncountable)