Santa lost a lot of weight. This helps him to climb down chimneys more easily. (SO AS TO)
Santa lost a lot of weight so as to climb down chimneys more easily.
Complete the cleft sentence. Santa really hates the smell of his reindeer. It's______
It's the smell of his reindeer that Santa hates.
Every Christmas I spend _______as $500 on presents for my friends and family.
as much
as least
as few
as many
I didn't pay attention in cooking class, that's why I'm not very good at it. If I _______, I would ______
If I had paid more attention in cooking class, I wouldn't have burnt down my house.
I can't move! I've eaten _____ roast turkey....and cranberry sauce...and Christmas pudding.
a handful of
a considerable number of
a large amount of
the vast majority of
Susan always tried to make her snowmen ________ from the crowd.
set out
break out
step out
stand out
In addition to the ____ of great communication skills, Santa also has to be an excellent multi-tasker.
possessing
possessed
possessive
possession
Rewrite the sentence as a cleft sentence: You can enjoy the winter in Estonia if you drink lots of hot wine. The way _________
The way to enjoy the winter in Estonia is by drinking lots of hot wine.
It's important not to make the _____ that reindeer are only good at pulling Santa's sleigh. (ASSUME)
It's important not to make the assumption that reindeer are only good at pulling Santa's sleigh.
Santa probably shouldn't become a _______ speaker at a health club. (MOTIVATE)
Santa probably shouldn't become a motivational speaker at a health club.
Make a prediction about yourself (use the future perfect!)-By the end of this year, I......
By the end of this year, I will have become an expert at using the future perfect
A conformist prefers to ______ it safe, rather than stick their ____ out.
go/ tongue
play/ neck
have/ head
keep/ feet
In order to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve, Santa travels at 70 _____ km per second.
-ish
more or less
roughly
or ish
You're good at your job because you have a calm approach to problems (MAKES). ________good at your job is your calm approach to problems.
What makes you good at your job is your calm approach to problems.
Pretty much any task will be ______ for a dedicated and professional snowman-builder. (MANAGE)
Pretty much any task will be manageable for a dedicated and professional snowman-builder.
Complete Mrs Claus' complaint about her husband-'I wish/ Santa/ not/ ........'
I wish Santa wouldn't spend so much time getting massages from Rudolph.
An independent thinker doesn't seek the approval of others or try to _____ in.
adapt
mix
blend
mingle
Santa/ have/ a beard/ avoid/ wash/ his face
Santa has a beard to avoid washing his face.
What is his regret (Use the third conditional/ I wish/ If only)?
If only I hadn't been built in the Sahara
I don't care about helping Santa! If only I________ a red nose.
didn't have
hadn't had
wouldn't have
haven't had
Susan was known for her ________ tree-decorating skills. (EXCEPT).
Susan was known for her exceptional tree-decorating skills.
I/ rather/ you/ not eat/ my legs
I'd rather you didn't eat my legs.
Elves are responsible for achieving specific _______, so as not to disappoint millions of children around the world. (OBJECT)
Elves are responsible for achieving specific objectives, so as not to disappoint millions of children around the world.
The life of Santa Claus sounds highly _____, but in fact it can be incredibly stressful. (ENJOY)
The life of Santa Claus sounds highly enjoyable, but in fact it can be incredibly stressful.
Buddy doesn't intend to ____ the boat, or act rudely-he just isn't afraid to express his opinions.
shake
roll
rock
swing
Don't hesitate to be in ______ to others if there's something you feel passionate about.
resistance
contradiction
opposition
disagreement