Narrative tenses
When I opened my eyes, a horse ... (gallop) towards me.
When I opened my eyes, a horse was galloping towards me.
Rome, Romans
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Concentrated/strong
Make a new sentence expressing regret. Start with I wish or If only:
I can't sing as beautifully as Maria Callas.
Remember: sometimes If only isn't possible.
I wish/If only I could sing as beautifully as Maria Callas.
Fill in the missing word:
... I really like about it is the exciting plot.
What I really like about it is the exciting plot.
'Haha Mr Bond!' laughed Goldfinger. 'You won't catch me now!'
James ran as fast as he could but he was too late. The rocket ... (already blast off).
'Haha Mr Bond!' laughed Goldfinger. 'You won't catch me now!'
James ran as fast as he could but he was too late. The rocket had already blasted off.
Cloud, silver
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Making you want to achieve things
Inspiring
Make a new sentence expressing regret. Start with I wish or If only:
I didn't pay attention in my English lessons.
Remember: sometimes If only isn't possible.
I wish/If only I had paid attention in my English lessons.
Fill in the missing word:
I'm a big ... of Bridgerton.
I'm a big fan of Bridgerton.
While John ... (sing), he danced down the stairs and tripped on the last one.
While John was singing, he danced down the stairs and tripped on the last one.
Bitten, shy
Once bitten, twice shy.
Sudden and extraordinary
Dramatic
Make a new sentence expressing regret. Start with I wish or If only:
My neighbour plays heavy metal very loud late at night. It really annoys me.
Remember: sometimes If only isn't possible.
I wish my neighbour wouldn't play heavy metal loud so late at night.
Fill in the missing word:
I just can't ... into science fiction.
I just can't get into science fiction.
We were so embarrassed when we realised we ... (not bring) her birthday present.
We were so embarrassed when we realised we hadn't brought her birthday present.
Goes, comes
What goes around, comes around.
Very amusing
Hilarious
Make a new sentence expressing regret. Start with I wish or If only:
I forgot to put the handbrake on my car when I parked it.
Remember: sometimes If only isn't possible.
If only/I wish I hadn't forgotten to put the handbrake on my car when I parked it.
Fill in the missing word:
I can't ... horror films. They give me nightmares!
I can't stand horror films. They give me nightmares!
We went to the concert. We ... (look) forward to it for months beforehand.
We went to the concert. We had been looking forward to it for months beforehand.
Nothing, nothing
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Impressive
Remarkable
Make a new sentence expressing regret. Start with I wish or If only:
My mother never says anything nice about me. Grrr!
Remember: sometimes If only isn't possible.
I wish my mother would say something nice about me!
Fill in the missing word:
The ... I love about thrillers is the plot. I like the way they surprise me.
The thing I love about thrillers is the plot. I like the way they surprise me.