Practice Makes Perfect

Question 1

[…] I will work hard.

Common way of saying that you believe something to be true, hoping to win the confidence of the person you are talking to

Answer 1

I can assure you that

Question 2

i’ll […] graduate in two years.

a word inserted to indicate your wishes that something will happen

Answer 2

hopefully

Question 3

I’m moving to Springfield next month, What’s […] like there?

this word refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area.

Answer 3

local scene

Question 4

[…] see you on Saturday.

this word indicates that the speaker is very happy about future event

Answer 4

I can’t wait to

Question 5

We were in town, so we decided to […] to see you.

indicate short visit

Answer 5

drop in

Question 6

[…] really mad at him.

this expression is often inserted into conversation to emphasize what someone is currently feeling or thinking

Answer 6

I’m like

Question 7

[…] the new teacher?

is a way of asking someone’s opinion of something

Answer 7

What do you think of

Question 8

Are you […] something means to want to do it?

This means to want to do it

Answer 8

up for

Question 9

It’s pretty hot today, but I can […] it.

This means to tolerate or to accept

Answer 9

stand

Question 10

[…], the dorm is really gross.

this indicates that you really mean what you are going to say.

Answer 10

I tell you

Question 11

You […] say she’s in love.

Answer 11

could/ might

Question 12

He’s very easygoing. He […] with everybody.

this means to live, work, or play with someone without problems or arguments.

Answer 12

gets along

Question 13

You guys are exactly […]

Things are similar

Answer 13

alike

Question 14

You […] call me anymore.

This means almost never.

Answer 14

hardly ever

Question 15

I […] if Jon’s married.

Answer 15

wonder

Question 16

At first it was difficult to live here, but now I am […] to the cold weather.

Answer 16

used

Question 17

I work the night shift, so I am […] to staying up all night and sleeping during the day.

Answer 17

used

Question 18

She […] to live next door to us.

Past habitual actions that was once true but no longer is

Answer 18

used

Question 19

I would never buy shoes without […] first.

Answer 19

trying them on

Question 20

[…] be here before eight o’clock.

This indicates an effort to do something that may not be easy.

Answer 20

Try to/ Try and

Question 21

[…] turning the key in the other direction.

This indicates a suggestion for solving a problem or problematical situation.

Answer 21

Try

Question 22

What’s Maria up to?
[…] she’s making a lot of money.

This indicates sincere belief that what you are going to say is true, even though you have no proof.

Answer 22

I’ll bet

Question 23

Why aren’t you ready for school?
[…], I can’t find my backpack.

explanation for a situation

Answer 23

The thing is

Question 24

I’m so glad you’ve decided to go to college. That’s definitely […].

Answer 24

a step in the right direction

Question 25

I’m about to go shopping for Halloween costumes for the kids. […] do you still have the witch hat you borrowed from me last year?

Answer 25

which remind me

Question 26

She got a bonus at work, so she […] a first -class ticket.

Answer 26

splurged

Question 27

They […] every week to discuss their research.

Answer 27

get together

Question 28

Let’s get together for lunch tomorrow. We have a lot to […] on!

Answer 28

catch up