Grammar
What a beautiful gift! You buy me anything, you know.
a) mustn’t b) shouldn’t c) didn’t have to
c
Well, I suppose that idea didn’t work and now
we are ______________.
back to square one.
It’s one of those dishes that is _______ served with rice, but you can use noodles if you want.
typically
There was a lot of bad feeling after the job losses were announced, so the management called a meeting to _______.
clear the air
I know that they like things to be traditional, but don’t you think it looks a bit ________ ?
outdated
You _______ at the children. They haven’t done anything wrong!
a) mustn’t have shouted b) shouldn’t have shouted
c) hadn’t to shout
b
She told me she broke up with him because she
always felt____________.
under the thumb
The stress of losing his job has __________ contributed to his recent ill health.
undoubtedly
I don’t think that our society is really _____ to look after people who become homeless.
set up
Our broadband has been _________ since last week because of line maintenance.
disconnected
You’re right. I’m sorry. I _________ them all to the party.
a) mustn’t have invited b) should have invited
c) hadn’t to invite
b
I adore my sister! We get ________
on like a house on fire.
Despite suffering an injury early in the first half, he _______ played on.
bravely
Sometimes it’s worthwhile taking ___________ – it can be a positive experience.
a leap into the unknown
The council were fined after they put residents in housing which was s_________
substandard
You really ______ say things like that you know.
a) shouldn’t b) have to c) didn’t have to
a
We tried to make the relationship work but,
in the end, we decided to go ____________.
separate ways
I was so exhausted when I got home that I _______ collapsed in a heap on the floor.
literally
When I needed her most I found out that she was just _________ friend.
a fair weather
I’m sorry, but this form is _______ you’ll need to fill out a new one.
unacceptable
It’s OK, you ______ bring anything with you.
a) mustn’t b) shouldn’t c) don’t have to
c
I met my partner at a dinner. We ___________ so it’s unsurprising really.
move in the same circles
She was __________ unlucky not to qualify for a place in the world championships.
desperately
I’m not sure that I ______ with the people round here – they all seem so serious.
fit in
Our train was _______ by several hours, so we ended up having to cancel our plans for the evening.
overdue