Complete the sentences using these verbs in the present perfect continuous (contracted form) attend — film — have — holiday — look for — regret — rehearse — steal — wait — walk — work out “Where on earth have you been? I _________________________ here for over an hour!” Madeira is a lovely island. We _________________________ there…
Month: August 2015
CT Quiz 316
What’s the missing word? ___ sb’s brain; ___ a fight with sb; ___ up speed; (Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts. If I’m not following you, ask me for a follow 😉 )
Word Formation (22)
Use the word in capitals to form a new word which fits the gap. 1. It’s ________ arguing with Kim. She won’t change her mind. POINT 2. There is no excuse for his bad ________ . BEHAVE 3. You ________ what I said yesterday. That’s not what I meant. UNDERSTAND Answers 1. pointless 2. behaviour…
Quote for the Day
Learning a foreign language can be a tough road at times, especially if you feel you don’t have any talent for languages. Well, all I can say is don’t give up, and remember this quote: “The winner’s edge is not in a gifted birth, a high IQ, or in talent. The winner’s edge is all in…
CT Quiz 314
What’s the missing word? ___ roughshod over sb; ___ for a fall; take sb for a ___; (Answers to by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts. If I’m not following you, ask me for a follow 😉 )
CT Quiz 313
What’s the missing word? over-egg the ___; be in the ___ club; the proof of the ___ is in the eating; (Answers to by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts. If I’m not following you, ask me for a follow 😉 )
Word Formation (21)
Use the word in capitals to form a new word which fits the gap. 1. It was such a big dinner that I had to ________ my belt afterwards. LOOSE 2. The motorway is expensive and boring. Let’s take the ________ route instead. SCENE 3. It’s been ________ hot these days so we have spent…
CT Quiz 307
What’s the missing word? a Eureka _____; be in the right place at the right _____; on the spur of the _____; (Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts. If I’m not following you, ask me for a follow 😉 )