Vocabulary
In the movie, the (…) started with huge spaceships landing in every big city.
Alien invasion
There’s a sale tomorrow, so I’m going to queue up outside the store before it opens. (…)
The early bird catches the worm.
Harry did his homework, even though he (didn't want/didn't want to)
Didn't want to
Are you having lunch with your grandparents on Sunday?
I (…). We usually do [expect]
Expect so
We arrived (...) late to get tickets for the concert.
Too
A (...) could cover the sky with ash and make it cold for years.
Supervolcanic eruption
If I were you, I’d accept that job you’ve been offered. (…)
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
She said she could use a computer but it was obvious that she (couldn't use/couldn't)
Couldn't
If your grandad’s having an operation, he won’t be going home for a while, will he?
I (…) It’ll take him a few weeks to recover [guess]
Guess not
They bought a beautiful vase (...) to drop it as they were leaving the shop.
Only
Scientists worry that a sudden (…) could cause big problems for the Earth.
Pole shift
He never keeps up with the news or cares about the troubles in the world because he believes that (…)
ignorance is bliss.
You don't work as hard as (you do/you should)
You should
Do you think your parents will move when they retire?
I (…) They're perfectly happy living where they are. [imagine]
Don’t imagine so
I’m not lucky (...) to be able to pass my exams without studying.
As
The people tried to (…) the king and start a new government.
Overthrow
When dealing with important financial arrangements, it is imperative that you (…)
do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
I don't know if I'll pass all my exams but I (hope to /hope)
Hope to
Will you be going to your cousin's wedding in Thailand?
I (...) It’s too far away. [presume]
Presume not
You need to spend at least a week in Rome because there are so (...) monuments.
Many
The scientist accidentally (…) a dangerous virus.
Unleashed
I was incredibly upset by the story. It was the main item on the news and people were bound to think (…)
there was no smoke without fire.
She should get a job but she (didn't/won't)
Won't
Your great-grandmother’s 100 this year, isn’t she?
I (…) We’re going to have a party for her. [believe]
Believe so
He spent ages on the essay (...) at home. [use only and leave]
Only to leave it