We were astonished when my uncle and aunt (arrived / reached) unannounced at our front door!
arrived
I don’t like shopping on the internet because I prefer to __________ on the clothes before I buy them.
head
set
give
try
Are you __________ for the station? I am going in that direction, so I can give you a lift.
ending
giving
heading
getting
You look (as / like) Barack Obama
like
What was that noise? It sounded (as / like) an explosion!
like
The shop is __________ away free samples of a new drink today, so you should go and get one.
giving
getting
coming
ending
Matt (could pass / managed to pass) his driving test, although he hadn’t had a lot of time to prepare for it.
managed to pass
My best friend and I do everything together. She’s (as / like) a sister to me.
like
My dad works (as / like) a plumber.
as
Where’s James? He never (arrives / gets) on time!
arrives
I used to love playing with those toy cars that __________ into robots.
turn
set
try
head
‘Ladies and gentlemen, we (are now arriving / are now getting) at our final stop. Please ensure you have all your belongings when leaving the train.’
are now arriving
Nadia is really creative, I’m sure she can __________ up with a good idea for the project.
turn
try
set
come
I had to go to the theatre because I (couldn’t buy / can't buy) the tickets online.
couldn’t buy
Someone stole my smartphone in the school library, but they (could catch / were able to catch) the thief because it was recorded by the security cameras.
were able to catch
If we need to get to the airport for 9 o’clock, I think that we should __________ off at 6 o'clock.
give
head
set
get
When you finish the salsa course, you (can / will) be able to dance really well.
will
After getting lost several times on the journey, we finally __________ up at Terry’s house
turn
ended
come
try
Science fiction films, such (as / like) Star Wars or Star Trek, are always very popular.
as
(As / Like) you know, I’m leaving the school next week.
As
The explorers were unable (to get / to reach) the North Pole and they had to turn back.
to reach
Turn left just before you (arrive / reach) the corner of the street
reach
I’m cycling to the café so I’ll call you when I (get / reach) there.
get
The rubbish is collected tomorrow, so I’ll be able to __________ rid of these old shoes then.
turn
get
end
come
We (got / reached) to the cinema just as the trailers were starting!
got
Charles Dickens is regarded (as / like) one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.
as
We’re driving all morning and we’ll (arrive / reach) in Prague at about 11 am.
arrive
My grandad was left-handed but he (can write / could write) with either hand.
could write
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