A: We ______ to the cinema tonight.
B: ______ to the cinema?
a. are going / Do you often go
b. go / Do you often go
c. are going / Are you often going
a. are going / Do you often go
-We use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements, i.e. future actions that are already planned or decided (We are going).
- We use the present simple for habits or situations that happen regularly (Do you often go).
Would you mind telling me ______?
a. how much did the sofa cost
b. how much cost the sofa
c. how much the sofa cost
Which word CANNOT go in the space?
I’ve _____ spoken to James about the meeting.
A. yet
B. already
C. just
A. yet
The reason "yet" cannot go in the space is that "yet" is typically used in negative sentences or questions to indicate an action that is expected to happen in the future or hasn't happened up to a certain point in time. In the given sentence, using "yet" would suggest an expectation or anticipation of speaking to James in the future, which may not align with the intended meaning. The other options, "already" and "just," are more suitable for expressing recent or completed actions, which fit the context of the sentence.
A: The computer is not turning on.
B: ___ turning it off and on again?
a. Maybe you need to
b. Will you try
c. Have you tried
d. You won't
c. Have you tried
When you called yesterday I ______ pick it up because I was in the shower.
a. couldn't
b. wasn't able to
c. can't
a. couldn't
-The negative form couldn’t can be used for all situations, general ability or permission in the past, and also when somebody didn’t do something in a specific situation.
-In this sentence both couldn’t and wasn’t able to are correct.
She is never ______ with her work. She should try to do something more ______.
a. satisfied / satisfied
b. satisfied / satisfying
c. satisfying / satisfied
b. satisfied / satisfying
You feel satisfied when something or somebody is satisfying.
Write a sentence with the present perfect + the word ever and a superlative.
What's/inspiring book/you read? ➪ What's __________________?
What's the most inspiring book you have ever read?
Where are you going tomorrow?' ⇒ Sandra asked me ______.
a. where was I going tomorrow
b. where was I going the next day
c. where I was going the following day
c. where I was going the following day
-Question with what, when, where, etc. (direct speech) ⇒ asked me + what, when, etc. + subject + verb (reported speech).
-Present continuous (direct speech) ⇒ past continuous (reported speech).
-tomorrow ⇒ the next day/the following day
He wouldn't mind ___ the meeting if you're not available.
A. reschedule
B. to reschedule
C. reschedules
D. rescheduling
D. rescheduling
The verb "mind" is often followed by a gerund (-ing form) when expressing a lack of objection or willingness to do something. In this case, "rescheduling " is the gerund form that correctly completes the sentence. The correct construction is "I wouldn't mind + gerund."
Which expression is commonly used for initiating a new hobby or activity?
a) look after
b) take up
c) set up
d) come up with
b) take up
He's very _____________. You can always depend and count on him.
a. generous
b. easy-going
c. reliable
d. organized
c. reliable
Choose TWO correct options.
We ______ married in July.
a. are getting
b. get
c. are going to get
d. will have get
a. are getting
c. are going to get
-We often use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements.
-We use be going to to talk about future intentions or plans.
Choose the two correct sentences.
a. Your car isn't any cheaper than ours.
b. Your car isn't as cheaper as ours.
c. Your car is no cheaper than ours.
a. Your car isn't any cheaper than ours.
c. Your car is no cheaper than ours.
We can use any/no + comparative (any better, no faster, any more expensive, etc.). We use any in negative sentences and no in positive sentences.
Choose TWO correct options
Susan's composition is brilliant. Do you think she wrote it ______.
a. on herself
b. herself
c. by herself
b. herself
c. by herself
-We can use myself, yourself, etc. when we want to emphasise that that person did the action, and nobody else: I painted the room myself (and not anybody else).
- We can use by myself, by yourself, etc. or also on my own, on your own, etc. to mean ‘alone, without anybody else’, or also to mean ‘without anybody’s help’.
I spend __________ time with my friends now because I'm very busy at work.
A more
B a lot less
C fairly
D reasonable
B a lot less
A: I ______ the keys.
B: Where ______ them?
a. have found / did you find
b. found / have you found
c. found / did you find
a. have found / did you find
A thief got into our office and stole _____ computers.
a. a
b. the
c. –
b. the
-We use the to talk about specific things or people; when it’s clear which things or people we are talking about.
- In this sentence, we are talking about the computers in our office (NOT computers in general).
What is a headline and a content?
A headline is like the title of a story that quickly tells you what it's about. It's short and catchy, meant to grab your attention.
On the other hand, the content is all the information in the story – the details, the explanations, and everything that helps you understand what the headline hinted at. So, the headline is like a sneak peek, and the content is the whole story.
Complete the dialogue using the words below.
explored | came across | noticed
A: "I decided to spend the day in the park. It was so peaceful."
B: "Nice! Anything interesting?"
A: "Yes, I 1)_________ a family of ducks by the pond, and then I 2)________ a hidden trail and 3)________ a beautiful field of wildflowers."
A: "I decided to spend the day in the park. It was so peaceful."
B: "Nice! Anything interesting?"
A: "Yes, I noticed a family of ducks by the pond, and then I explored a hidden trail and came across a beautiful field of wildflowers."
Change the word in bold into extreme adjective.
I’d missed breakfast and lunch, so I'm absolutely __________ (hungry).
starving
Complete the dialogue using the words below.
qualifications | profession | out of work | financial consultant
A: Hey, how have you been? I heard you're 1) ________.
B: Yeah, unfortunately. I'm looking for a new job.
A: What's your 2)_________?
B: I'm a 3)____________.
Person A: That's impressive! What 4)_________ do you have?
B: I have a degree in finance and several certifications in financial planning.
A: That sounds great. I'm sure you'll find something soon.
B: Thanks! I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
A: Hey, how have you been? I heard you're 1) out of work.
B: Yeah, unfortunately. I'm looking for a new job.
A: What's your 2) profession?
B: I'm a 3) financial consultant.
A: That's impressive! What 4) qualifications do you have?
B: I have a degree in finance and several certifications in financial planning.
A: That sounds great. I'm sure you'll find something soon.
B: Thanks! I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Complete the dialogue using the words below.
mind | memory | revise | memorize
A: Hey, how's your studying going?
B: It's a bit challenging. I need to 1)_______ for the upcoming exam.
A: Don't worry, you've got a great 2)_______. Just take your time.
B: Yeah, but I also need to 3)_______ some key points.
A: That's true. Take breaks if you need to, and don't mind studying too much. It's important to have a fresh 4)_______.
A: Hey, how's your studying going?
B: It's a bit challenging. I need to 1) revise for the upcoming exam.
A: Don't worry, you've got a great 2) memory. Just take your time.
B: Yeah, but I also need to 3) memorize some key points.
A: That's true. Take breaks if you need to, and don't study too much. It's important to have a fresh 4) mind.
Combine the two sentences to make one sentence with a relative clause.
The man finished the marathon first. He trains three hours a day. ⇒ The man _______________ trains three hours a day.
The man who/that finished the marathon first trains three hours a day.
We use who or that to refer to people.
Choose TWO correct options
It ______ better if you ______ a bit of salt.
a. would taste / added
b. should taste / would add
c. will taste / add
a. would taste / added
c. will taste / add
-It would taste better if you added a bit of salt. (=second conditional)
It will taste better if you add a bit of salt. (=first conditional)
Complete the sentence using artists, artistic, art.
The 1)________ gallery featured a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations, each reflecting the unique perspectives of the talented 2)_________ and their 3)________ endeavors.
The art gallery featured a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations, each reflecting the unique perspectives of the talented artists and their artistic endeavors.