Success
PPS or PPC
Ability
Present / Past Ability
Verb Phrases
100

You will never achieve anything if you don't ____ ____ __ it.

titarowrdahk

You will never achieve anything if you don't work hard at it.

100

A: Your hair looks nice

B: Thank you. I ________ (go) to a new hairdresser.

A: Your hair looks nice

B: Thank you. I've been going to a new hairdresser.

100

Which two are negative?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

Which two are negative?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

100

When I first heard English, I not able/not could/couldn't understand anything.

When I first heard English, I couldn't understand anything.

100

You don't have to decide straightaway. Why don't you think _____ it for a while?

You don't have to decide straightaway. Why don't you think about it for a while?

200

It's amazing what children can achieve if they ____ __ __________ to try different skills.

vehetahpoponityru

It's amazing what children can achieve if they have the opportunity to try different skills.

200

A: Do you know what time the package is being delivered?

B: I __________ (wait) all morning.

A: Do you know what time the package is being delivered?

B: I have been waiting all morning.

200

Which two are adjectives that mean you are naturally very good at something?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

Which two are adjectives that mean you are naturally very good at something?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

200

Even when I'm stressed, I'm usually able to/can/able sleep.

Even when I'm stressed, I'm usually able to sleep.

200

This is important. Try to pay attention ___ what the man is saying.

This is important. Try to pay attention to what the man is saying.

300

If you want to _______ any skill, you have to practise it regularly.

samret

If you want to master any skill, you have to practise it regularly.

300

A: You look exhausted

B: I know. I _______ (not sleep) well recently.

A: You look exhausted

B: I know. I haven't been sleeping well recently.

300

Which is an adjectives that means you are good at something (you practised it)?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

Which is an adjectives that means you are good at something (you practised it)?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

300

I recently had a problem but I can able to/was able to/managed solve it.

I recently had a problem but I can was able to solve it.

300

Both solutions could be right. It depends __ your point of view.

Both solutions could be right. It depends on your point of view.

400

When I really want something, I try to _____ ___ my goal.

cfosuno

When I really want something, I try to focus on my goal.

400

A: Have you two met before?

B: Yes, we _______ (know) each other since university.

A: Have you two met before?

B: Yes, we've known each other since university.

400

Which is a noun that describes someone who knows a lot about something?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

Which is a noun that describes someone who knows a lot about something?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

400
I am not able/was able not/wasn't able to do the job of my dreams (not yet, anyway).

I am not able to do the job of my dreams (not yet, anyway).

400

You obviously have a talent ___ music. You play very well for a beginner.

You obviously have a talent for music. You play very well for a beginner.

500

She'll beat all the women in the world this year, she's a _____ ____ tennis player.

rowlda-sscl

She'll beat all the women in the world this year, she's a world-class tennis player.

500

A: How long ______ they ______ (live) in Australia?

B: For about 5 years. They moved here to be closer to their family.

A: How long have they lived in Australia?

B: For about 5 years. They moved here to be closer to their family.

500

Which two phrases mean you are naturally good at something?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

Which two phrases mean you are naturally good at something?

gifted
have a lot of ability
have an aptitude for
be an expert in
hopeless
skilful
talented
useless

500

Last weekend I managed to/managed/am managed to relax.

Last weekend I managed to relax.

500

I can't rely __ you to be there on time because you're usually late.

I can't rely on you to be there on time because you're usually late.