Grammar
Identify the tense: “They had been studying for hours before the test started.”
Past Perfect Continuous
Choose: I’m not used to (drive / driving) on the left.
driving
Synonym of “job” in formal language.
Occupation / Profession
How do you politely disagree with someone in a discussion?
I see your point, but I’m not sure I agree.
Which sentence is more formal?
A) He didn’t show up.
B) He failed to appear.
B
Complete with a modal verb: “He ___ have left early. His coat is still here.”
can’t
Choose the right phrasal verb/verb: He finally ______ the truth.
came out with/admitted
What’s the adjective form of “danger”?
Dangerous
How would you interrupt someone politely during a formal meeting?
Sorry to interrupt, but may I say something?
Combine the sentences using inversion:
He had hardly entered the room. The phone rang.
Hardly had he entered the room when the phone rang.
Transform: “If I knew her number, I would call her.” into 3rd conditional
If I had known her number, I would have called her.
Fill in: He’s responsible ___ organizing the event.
for
Collocation: make / do / take – Which verb goes with “an effort”?
Make an effort
Give one way to soften criticism.
Maybe you could try… / Have you thought about…
Rewrite using cleft sentence:
My brother bought the tickets.
It was my brother who bought the tickets.
Correct the mistake: “I wish I know the answer.”
I wish I knew the answer.
Identify the word formation: His ______ was a surprise to everyone. (resign)
resignation
Define: “Stereotype”
A fixed idea about a group of people, often not true
You need help writing a report. Ask a colleague.
Would you mind giving me a hand with this report?
Paraphrase using a reduced relative clause:
People who live in this city are very friendly.
People living in this city are very friendly.
Combine the sentences using a relative clause:
“The woman is my teacher. She is talking to the headmaster.”
The woman who is talking to the headmaster is my teacher.
Choose: Despite ______ tired, he went to the gym.
being
Give a synonym of “to improve” and use it in a sentence.
Enhance — This app enhances your productivity.
You strongly believe in your idea. Express your opinion diplomatically.
Personally, I strongly believe that this approach is more effective.
Identify the stylistic device:
“She was over the moon when she got the job.”
Idiom