Adjectives - ED vs ING | Conditionals | Countable or Uncountable | Phrasal Verbs | Idioms |
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TIRED
Paul has studied for three hours, he is really _________.
TIRED or TIRING? |
If you HEAT ice, it WILL MELT.
If you __________ (heat) ice, it _____________(melt).
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How MANY potatoes do you have?
How MUCH or MANY potatoes do you have?
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1) to go inside something EX: get into the box.
2) become interested in something EX: He's got into painting lately. 3) arrive somewhere EX: He gets into Vaclav Havel airport at 9pm. 4) To start discussing something EX: We started chatting, then we really got into a heated argument about politics. 5) to be accepted / chosen. EX: He got into Harvard! It was his dream.
What is one way we use "get into"?
Use it in a sentence. |
You have to work for what you want.
What does "no pain, no gain" mean?
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DELIGHTED
David is ___________ by his new bike.
DELIGHTED / DELIGHTING |
The bus looks full. but I'll go and check it out. If there IS space, we CAN SIT down.
The bus looks full. But I'll go and check it out. If there ________ (be) space, we ____________ (sit) down.
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How MUCH sugar do you want?
How MUCH or MANY sugar do you want?
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1) To choose one thing or person from a group. EX: I picked out this amazing outfit.
2) To recognize someone or something from a group EX: He wore a yellow shirt, it was easy to pick him out in the crowd.
What is one way we use "pick out"?
Use it in a sentence. |
Calm down. Become more organized and relaxed (less emotional.)
What does "Pull yourself together" mean?
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INTERESTING
I have been given a very _____________ task!
INTERESTED / INTERESTING |
She is so shy. If she TALKED to more people, she WOULD MAKE more friends.
She is so shy. If she ___________(talk) to more people, she ___________ (make) more friends.
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How MANY hours do you usually sleep?
How MUCH or MANY hours do you usually sleep?
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1) To move backwards EX: He backed up the car.
2) To support someone EX: My best friend always backs me up when I'm in trouble 3) To prove some information as correct. EX: He told me his plan then he even backed it up with statistics. 4) To save computer information on another source. EX: I back up my computer every month - that way if my computer dies, I will have all my files and they will be safe. 5) To slow down or go back to a previous idea in the middle of a conversation. EX: Wait! Back up! What did you say about that restaurant? They serve what?
What is one way we use "back up"?
Use it in a sentence. |
Feeling sick.
What does "Under the weather" mean?
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TEMPTING
Your offer is very ___________ but I must say no.
TEMPTED / TEMPTING |
I don't think she is worried about us. If she WAS worried, she WOULD HAVE CALLED or something.
I don't think she is worried about us. If she ________(be) worried, she _____________ (call) or something.
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How MUCH cheese did you eat at the party?
How MUCH or MANY cheese did you eat at the party?
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1) to make someone feel very tired EX: I have worked all day and I'm so worn out.
2) to use something a lot so that it no longer works, or can no longer be used EX: That machine is completely worn out - we need a new one. 3) to make a hole or mark in something by using or rubbing it a lot EX: I prefer jeans that are more worn out.
What is one way we use "wear out"?
Use it in a sentence. |
Tell /reveal a secret
What does "Spill the beans" mean?
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WELCOMING
Peter gave a ___________ hug when I came back from the hospital.
WELCOMED / WELCOMING |
If I HAD KNOWN all the answers, I WOULD HAVE GOT 100% on the exam.
If I ___________ (know) all the answers, I ____________ (get) 100% on the exam.
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How MUCH homework do you have this week?
How MUCH or MANY homework do you have this week?
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1) To give someone a job. EX: I think we will take on Tom, he is very qualified.
2) To be responsible for something EX: I am taking on more and more work now! I am so busy. 3) fight or compete against someone EX: Donald Trump will take on Biden in the election.
What is one way we use "take on"?
Use it in a sentence. |
When you can't decide something and you're between two options.
What does "(sitting) on the fence" mean?
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