Vocabulary
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Sometimes it’s hard to get off the phone when I am talking to my mother. She’s a bit ( outgoing / easygoing / talkative ) and always has a lot to tell me.
talkative
I didn’t expect ( to like / liking ) her so much, but she is really a sweetheart.
to like
Complete the sentences using the future perfect tense of the words in parentheses.
By tomorrow evening, Sarah___ without a day off. (work 60 hours)
will have worked
Complete each sentence with the present perfect continuous.
I (listen) to a lot of rap music these days. I am starting to really enjoy it.
have been listening
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence with What.
Sentimental songs help me to relax and unwind.
__________________ sentimental songs.
What helps meto relax and unwind are
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Jessica always has interesting ideas that no one else in our writer’s group has thought of. She is extremely ( egotistical / difficult / imaginative ).
imaginative
She doesn’t mind ( to stay / staying ) late at the office if we have a big project due
staying
Complete the sentences using the future perfect tense of the words in parentheses.
By next year, Bill __ (pay off ) his credit cards.
will have paid off
Complete each sentence with the present perfect continuous.
We (wait) in line for two hours to buy tickets for the Beyoncé concert.
have been waiting
Put the words and phrases in the correct order.
I warned / not /so hard / her / to work
I warned her not to work so hard.
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If you try to be more (thrifty / generous ) with your money, you will have enough when you need it.
thrifty
We are not permitted ( to make / making ) private phone calls from work.
to make
Complete the sentences using the future perfect tense of the words in parentheses.
Before Gina quits her job, she (put) 30% of her salary into a savings account.
will have put
Complete each sentence with the present perfect continuous.
She (explore) the Museum of Fine Arts for since 10a.m. There are a lot of amazing sculptures and paintings on display.
has been exploring
I often listen to classical music when I feel stressed because I find it very ___ (relax).
relaxing
What's the correct word?
Every report that Mario writes is complete, correct, and delivered on time. He even does extra work sometimes. Mario is ( serious / hardworking / considerate ).
hardworking
I considered ( to leave / leaving ) him a voicemail but instead I waited to speak to him in person
leaving
Complete the sentences using the future perfect tense of the words in parentheses.
By the time she graduates, Mari is confident that she __ (create) a realistic budget.
will have created
Complete each sentence with the present perfect continuous.
You’re really improving on the piano. It’s obvious that you (practice) a lot.
have been practicing
Some people (donation / donate) 10% of their income to a favorite (charitable / charity) or non-profit organization
donate / charity
What's the correct word?
Our daughter Alice started playing the violin when she was just five years old. Her music teacher told us she was the best student he had ever had. He said she was ( gifted / difficult / moody ).
gifted
Tomorrow is our anniversary—did you remember ( to ask / asking ) your boss for the afternoon off?
to ask
Complete the sentences using the future perfect tense of the words in parentheses.
In the next month, Jun __ (receive) a substantial raise.
will have received
Complete each sentence with the present perfect continuous.
We (play) country music at the local club for months. People are dancing more, so we think they are beginning to like it.
have been playing
My cousin got really __ (depress) when she heard that ______________ (depress) news.
depressed / depressing