Verb Forms
You __________ here for long, have you? (work)
You haven't worked here for long, have you?
I remember _________ you that the homework was due today. (tell)
I remember telling you that the homework was due today.
He can't play today because he got injured/hurt in the last match.
He can't play today because he got injured in the last match.
I don't really think it's a good idea to go that way. After all/ In addition it's rush hour and that road's always really busy.
I don't really think it's a good idea to go that way. After all it's rush hour and that road's always really busy.
The people who write about their opinion of the performance. (c)
Critics
Martha _____________ (feel) very well recently, I think she's working too hard.
Martha hasn't been feeling very well recently, I think she's working too hard.
I'm keen ________ local food when I go on holiday. (try)
I'm keen to try local food when I go on holiday.
The doctor can't see you because he's currently performing/executing surgery.
The doctor can't see you because he's currently performing surgery.
McDonald's is really bad for you. Obviously/Admittedly I eat it most weeks, but I should really stop.
McDonald's is really bad for you. Admittedly I eat it most weeks, but I should really stop.
A common reaction to an excellent performance. (a)
Applause
You promised that you ______ us alcohol for the party. (buy)
You promised that you would buy us alcohol for the party.
I've been made _______ this afternoon but I want to go out with my friends. (study)
I've been made to study this afternoon but I want to go out with my friends.
I've been ill for weeks. I think I need to check/consult my doctor.
I've been ill for weeks. I think I need to check/consult my doctor.
She's forgotten my birthday for 3 years in a row. Certainly/Surely she can't do so again.
She's forgotten my birthday for 3 years in a row. Surely she can't do so again.
An actor's depiction of a character. (p)
Portrayal
Don't phone me tonight. I ___________ the new Avengers film at the cinema, so I won't answer. (watch)
Don't phone me tonight, I will be watching the new Avengers film at the cinema, so I won't answer.
You had better ______ the train times. (check)
You had better check the train times.
You have to be very careful on hot days or you'll become thirsty/dehydrated.
You have to be very careful on hot days or you'll become dehydrated.
Apparently/As a matter of fact they kissed last night but they won't tell us anything.
Apparently they kissed last night but they won't tell us anything.
A practice run through of a play or concert. (r)
Rehearsal
The bridge was finally opened last year. It ___________ for 10 years beforehand. (build)
The bridge was finally opened last year. It had been being built for 10 years beforehand.
I can't help but _______ if there's a better way to do this. (wonder)
I can't help but wonder if there's a better way to do this.
After being bullied about her weight for years, my sister became anorexic/malnourished and stopped eating.
After being bullied about her weight for years, my sister became anorexic and stopped eating.
I'd love to go to the moon one day. Obviously/Quite honestly it won't be possible, but it's still my dream.
I'd love to go to the moon one day. Obviously it won't be possible, but it's still my dream.
The body type required for a male actor to lift his female partner. (m)
Muscular