How long ago?
When did you wake up this morning? (replace "when)
How long ago?
2 + 2 = 5 (react!)
“Not quite! What is 4?”
I didn’t catch the bus I ______ the bus.
“missed”
The Giralda is very small, isn’t it? (Answer)
“No, it isn’t small at all!”
Do you want to join me? I don’t mind ______ (wait).
waiting
When did you last eat lunch? (replace when)
“How long ago”
The capital of Spain is Barcelona (react)
“Not quite! What is Madrid?”
I can’t find my keys. I ______ my keys.
“lost”
The Alcázar is a modern building, isn’t it? (Answer)
No, it isn’t modern at all!
- "Can I borrow your pen?"
- "I don’t mind ______ (lend) it.
lending
When did Columbus discover America? (replace "when" and answer the question)
“How long ago?”
In 1492, more than 500 years ago
Cats usually live 5 years (react)
“Not quite! They normally live longer.”
He was too late for the party. He ______ the party.
“missed”
The Torre del Oro is made of gold, isn’t it?
No, it isn’t made of gold at all!
"I'm sorry, but can I sit here?"
"That's okay, I don’t mind ______ ".
standing
When was the last time England won the World Cup? (replace "when" and answer the question)
“How long ago?”
In 1966, more or less 50 - 60 years ago
Water boils at 99°C (react)
“Not quite. It boils at 100°C.”
I left my purse at home. I ______ my purse. I want to see my friends. I ______ my friends.
"lost" & "miss"
Seville Cathedral is small, isn’t it?
No, it isn’t small at all!
- "Could you please open the window?"
- "Of course, I don’t mind ________ it".
opening
When was the first smartphone invented? (replace "when" and answer the question)
“How long ago?”
In 1992, more or less 30 - 35 years ago
Humans can breathe underwater without equipment (react)
“Not quite! People need equipment under water to breathe”
She didn’t attend the meeting. She ______ the meeting. John was her best friends, but he doens't wat to see her anymore, so she ______ her best friend.
"missed" & "lost"
The Metropol Parasol is an old building, isn’t it?
No, it isn’t old at all!
"Can I use your phone for a moment?"
"Certainly, I don’t mind ___ it to you."
lending