Grammar 1
We .... (know) them since we were at university/since five years.
We have known them since we were at university.
Black tea isn't ... (good) green tea.
Black tea isn't as good as green tea.
Is dinner ready? I'm very hungry.
starving
My dad is very .... - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it.
reliable
I like cats but unfortunately I'm allergic ... them.
to
Cats are ... (much+selfish) than dogs.
Cats are much more selfish than dogs.
When I was a child, I ... (must/have to) clean my room twice a week.
When I was a child, I had to clean my room twice a week.
I stop trying — tell me the answer.
give up
The doctor told me that I have an allergy and I should completely ... oranges from my diet.
cut out
He apologized ... his colleagues.
to
They ... (be able to) leave home as soon as their father finds a job.
They will be able to leave home as soon as their father finds a job.
- Your clothes are dirty. What happened?
- I ... (work) in the garden.
I have been working in the garden.
The teachers think that she is a trouble-making girl. She is difficult to control.
rebellious
If you want to buy a flat or house, you may take out a ... in a bank.
mortgage
The train arrived ... the station 20 minutes late.
at
- Is the air conditioning on? I'm freezing.
- I think so. ... it off? (turn)
Shall I turn it off?
I like ... (be able to) talk with people at parties. So I don't like noisy music.
I like being able to talk with people at parties. So I don't like noisy music.
She got some money when her grandfather died.
She inherited money from her grandfather.
The film is ... when you can say what will happen next.
predictable
We are all really proud ... you!
of
Service is included so you ... (must/have to) leave a tip.
Service is included so you don't have to leave a tip.
We ... (have) a party next week. Can you come?
We are having a party next week.
I don't know how he is able to buy a new car on his salary.
I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
If the film keeps all your attention, it is a .... film.
gripping/captivating
She was very pleased ... her exam results.
with