Complete the Sentence
“The two coffees have almost the same consistency, but this one is ___ creamier.” What expression completes it?
a bit / slightly
You lost a match because you didn't practice enough.
Complete: “We ___ have practiced more.”
should
If direct speech uses present continuous, reported speech usually uses...
past continuous
"Michael ______ over a rock and fell"
tripped
Suitable for a particular situation (adjective)
appropriate
“It is one of the ___ meals in this diner.” Use tasty.
tastiest
Complete the imagined result: “Even if I had trained every day, I ___ have reached first place.”
wouldn't
If direct speech uses past simple, reported speech usually uses...
past perfect
Complete the sentence using the correct linking expression:
“The floor was wet; ______, a student slipped.”
As a result / therefore / consequently
To upset or disrespect someone through words or actions (verb)
offend
“This restaurant service is not ___ ___ ___ the last one." Use fast
as fast as
You had the opportunity to win, but you fell before the finish.
Which structure expresses this missed opportunity?
Could have
Report Luis's statement:
“They are driving home now,” Luis said.
Luis said that they were driving home then.
Complete the sentence using the correct linking word:
“The student was careful; ______, he scratched the table.”
however / nevertheless
Something that arrived later than expected (adjective)
delayed
"The more carefully the restaurant plans its service, the ______ the experience becomes.” Use good.
better
Complete with the verb manage in the past:
“Despite how hard it was, we ______ to complete the assignment.”
managed
Report the question:
“Why did you arrive late?” she asked me.
She asked me why I had arrived late.
Complete the sentence: “My brother ______ to lose his phone when he is in a hurry.” (recurring behavior)
tends
Someone who does not show good manners (negative prefix adjective)
impolite
Complete the sentence to show continuing change:
“The food becomes...” Use delicious.
more and more delicious
Rewrite using be able to to without changing the meaning:
“We succeeded in finishing the test on time.”
We were able to to finish the test on time.
Report the question:
“Will you help me?” he asked Ana.
He asked Ana whether/if she would help him.
Rewrite the sentence using since to express the cause:
“The restaurant did not explain the delay because the manager was unavailable.”
Since the manager was unavailable, the restaurant did not explain the delay.
“By the time we arrived, the waiter ________ the table.” (scratch)
had scratched