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He’ll ___ his A-level exams in May. | I’ve never managed to ___ through that film.

sit

pass

take

They’ve just bought a lovely house ___ the suburbs. | One ___ three people think that he will be the next president.

in

on

over

Unfortunately the situation soon got out of ___ and we had to call the police. | Could you give me a ___ here? I can’t do it on my own.

hand

control

help

I think I’ll ___ another glass of orange juice, please. | You look really tired. Why don’t you ___ a rest.

have

order

take

I’m afraid the meat has gone ___. It smells horrible. | It’s really hot in here. You can take ___ your jacket.

off

out

over

He’s been ___ with shoplifting three times so far. | I think the plumber ___ us too much for the repairs.

charged

accused

released

There were about 60 guests at my sister’s wedding ___. | Ask the man at ___ what time we should leave the room tomorrow.

reception

ceremony

party

I promised my parents that I’d do the ___ after dinner. | The restaurant opposite our house serves delicious Italian ___.

dishes

meals

plates

Josh, could you ___ the table before dinner, please? | How many eggs do sea turtles normally ___?

lay

set

have

How did you come up ___ this solution? | Is hip hop still popular ___ young people?

with

for

about

I should get an alarm ___ in my car. | There was a nice ___ carpet on the floor in her room.

fitted

installed

fixed

It is commonly believed that nurses are ___ paid. | My grandfather was ___ injured in the war.

badly

poorly

slightly

This puzzle is too difficult for me. I can’t ___ out the answer. | We need to get rid of that old printer. It doesn’t ___ anymore.

work

think

make

The party was a disaster because nobody showed ___ . | It’s ___ to you what subjects you want to study in the future.

up

over

in

I desperately need a job. Where can I get information on job ___? | I’m sorry, we have no ___ at the moment. We’re fully booked for the weekend.

vacancies

adverts

offers

The ___ from the balcony was amazing. | His point of ___ is quite interesting.

view

sight

look

I’ve ___ on a diet many times in my life. | The company has ___ bankrupt after three months.

gone

been

put

Why are you trying to change the ___? | Maths is not my favourite school ___ .

subject

topic

theme

The lift is out of ___. We need to take the stairs. | All the books in the library are in alphabetical ___.

order

function

operation

I think you’re overreacting. I’m not laughing ___ you. | Thanks for telling me all this. Now I know that ___ least you’re honest with me.

at

for

from

How are you ___ on with your new classmates? | My brother and his fiancée are ___ married soon.

getting

becoming

doing

We’d like to start the meeting so could you please ___ your seats? | How long does it ___ you to get to school?

take

have

get

His latest album goes on ___ next week. | I’ve heard that our neighbours’ house is for ___.

sale

offer

rent

She works as a personal ___ at the local gym. | Mum, have you seen my other red ___? I can’t find it in my room.

trainer

coach

assistant

There isn’t enough ___ in the wardrobe for this suitcase. | The changing ___ is in the back of the shop.

room

place

space

Poland is trying to ___ up with the biggest EU countries. | He didn’t ___ the 7.15 bus so he had to take a taxi to work.

catch

put

take

All the paparazzi knew the actress had ___ in at the Ritz Hotel. | Have you ___ that all the doors are locked?

checked

stayed

ensured

When will you make up your ___ ? | To my ___, this plan won’t succeed.

mind

opinion

belief

What’s that actor’s name? It’s on the ___ of my tongue. | We gave the waiter a big ___ for his excellent service.

tip

end

top

If we want to have dinner there, we need to ___ a table in advance. | Could you stop talking? You must ___ attention in class.

book

pay

draw

You can use that bottle ___ to get rid of empty bottles. | Let’s have a picnic by the river ___ on Saturday!

bank

bin

coast

Could I borrow your phone? Mine’s got a ___ battery. | The countryside was completely ___. There were no mountains in sight.

flat

dead

clean

I’m really fed ___ with this weather. It’s been raining for two weeks. | Peter, can you tidy ___ your room today?

up

at

out

The music’s too loud. Can you ___ the volume down a little bit? | Don’t ___ around! Your ex-girlfriend is sitting behind you in the corner.

turn

put

make

Can you give me a recipe for a traditional British main ___? | Eight students from my class have signed up for an evening History ___.

course

meal

dish

I know her phone number by ___. | We found a perfect house in the ___ of New York.

heart

memory

centre

I’m not interested ___ anything you have to say. | When does the next train get ___ ?

in

about

by

I got up, ___ the bed and took a shower. | The customer was dissatisfied so he ___ a complaint.

made

laid

tidied

I’m going in your direction, so I’ll ___ you home. | This noise from the street is beginning to ___ me mad.

drive

take

drop

Just ___ on! I’ll be back in a second. | Where shall we ___ the still life? Below your portrait?

hang

put

take

He tends to spend most of his free time ___ the Internet. | They’ve just bought a house ___ the outskirts of London.

on

in

by

In British schools, parents pay a fine if their children ___ classes. | I’ve been away for so long that I’m beginning to ___ my country.

miss

skip

leave

Are you ___ any sharp objects with you, sir? | They’re ___ out the experiment in the school lab.

carrying

taking

hiding

It is commonly known that World War II ___ out in 1939. | Somebody ___ into our flat when we were on holiday.

broke

came

burgled

She played the leading ___ in our school play. | Teenagers need positive ___ models that they can look up to.

role

part

example

My favourite band ___ in my city last week. | The surgeon ___ an emergency operation on the accident victim.

performed

played

made

The man was quite tall and of ___ build. | I’ll have a ___ rare steak, please.

medium

middle

mild

Excuse me, sir! I think you’ve ___ something! | The temperature ___ suddenly this morning.

dropped

cut

lost

Don’t worry, son! You have to keep ___ trying. | The best way to travel around this city is ___ foot.

on

at

by

I’ve ___ this exam three times but failed each time. | I don’t recognise the place. Where was this photo ___ ?

taken

passed

made

Next summer I want to ___ a Spanish course in Alicante. | I promise you I’ll try to ___ my best.

do

take

make

We were brought ___ by our grandmother. | The price of petrol has gone ___ recently.

up

in

on

We’re planning to ___ this hotel for three more years. | I don’t think this software will ___ on my old computer.

run

operate

go

We’re in our final year so we don’t have much ___ time. | You should always carry a ___ tyre in your car in case you have a puncture.

spare

free

leisure

What do you do to ___ fit? | Your son finds it hard to ___ up with the rest of the class.

keep

stay

get

When you ___ the end of the street, turn left. | The jury couldn’t ___ a verdict for two days.

reach

get

arrive

To get this job, you must have a ___ in Economics. | Last night the temperature was one ___ Celsius below zero.

degree

title

grade

They live in a terraced ___ in Green Street. | Could you tell us when you are moving ___?

house

flat

home

We’re ___ rid of our old suitcase. | Unfortunately, his parents are ___ a divorce.

getting

becoming

taking

I must stop eating sweets. I’ve put ___ too much weight recently. | I think that, ___ average, girls are better at academic subjects than boys.

on

in

off

X: What ___ his children like? Y: Comedies and cartoons, I think.

do

are

were

X: How old is he? Y: ___ X: Well, you used to date him, didn’t you?

How am I supposed to know that?

Why should I tell you that?

What makes you think so?

X: Could you show me the way to the city centre, please? Y: ___

It’s quite easy, you can’t miss it.

You can always use the lift.

Just go straight on for about 5 minutes.

X: I didn’t do well, I’m afraid. Y: ___

What a shame!

You’re right!

Actually, I do.

X: Will you and Mark join me tomorrow? Y: Unfortunately we won’t. We ___ yesterday. X: Sorry to hear that.

broke up

went out

broke down

X: Why don’t we ___ till tomorrow? Y: I’m all for it.

put it off

put it aside

put it out

X: Could you copy it for me? Y: ___ X: Thanks, you’re very kind.

With pleasure.

That’s a pity.

I could have done that.

X: Can I help you, madam? Y: Thanks, someone ___.

is already serving me

will serve me.

hasn’t served me yet.

X: ___ Y: I haven’t got a clue.

Where was this photo taken?

Do you speak English?

Could you give me a hand?

X: Would you like more coffee? Y: ___

I’m OK, thanks.

You’re right.

Me too.

X: I think the best idea would be to stay here. Y: ___ The teacher won’t like it.

Are you sure it’s the right thing to do?

I couldn’t agree more.

I wonder if you could tell me something.

X: You look great in that pullover. Y: Really? I only paid £4 for it. X: ___

That’s incredible!

What a pity!

Shame on you!

X: I used to fight with my brother a lot. Y: ___

So did I.

Nor did I.

But I did.

X: I’m not sure I understand. Y: ___ X: Why don’t you explain it to me again?

I see what you mean.

What can I do?

OK, why not?

X: How about ___ a short break? Y: I couldn’t agree more.

taking

giving

making

X: Are you into sports? Y: ___

Not really.

I’d love to.

Yes, I agree.

X: Could you hold the door for me, please? Y: ___

No problem.

It’s hard to tell.

It doesn’t matter.

X: Can I take a photo of you? Y: ___

Sure, where do you want me to stand?

OK, take it easy, won’t you?

Of course, what is it?

X: My girlfriend and I were born on the same day. Y: What a ___!

coincidence

difference

disturbance

X: Thank your mum from me, OK? Y: I will, ___ I get home.

as soon as

provided that

until

X: Do you mind if I open the window? Y: ___ X: Well, it is rather hot in here, isn’t it?

OK, if you insist.

It’s my pleasure.

Thanks a lot.

X: I’d like to make ___ for tomorrow, please. Y: Certainly, would 10 o’clock be convenient? X: That would suit me fine.

an appointment

a complaint

an excuse

X: Is a window seat OK with you? Y: ___

By the aisle would be better.

I don’t mind sharing.

I’d rather take a seat.

X: Stop ___ me! Y: I’m sorry. Please carry on.

interrupting

interrupt

to interrupt

X: I’d like to book a single room for next weekend, please. Y: ___ X: Oh dear, let me think about it then.

There are only double rooms available.

Certainly, single rooms overlook the sea.

I don’t think you need to book it.

X: Happy Easter! Y: ___

The same to you!

I beg your pardon!

Thanks, me too!

X: Do you need my help? Y: ___ X: OK, I’ll be in my office in case you need me.

No thanks, I think I can manage.

Are you sure it’s not too much trouble?

That’s very kind. I’ll pass it on.

X: Could I speak to Mark, please? Y: ___

I’ll just see if he’s in.

Put him on the phone.

I’d be glad to.

X: It’s very kind of you. Y: Don’t ___ it.

mention

prove

predict

X: Whose house is it? Y: ___.

My cousin’s

My cousin

My cousins

X: What do you think of our new Maths teacher? Y: ___

I believe he’s very strict.

I’d rather he didn’t.

Not very well.

X: Do you ___ sugar in your tea? Y: Just one spoonful, please.

take

drink

avoid

X: Who’s the ___ behaved student in your class? Y: Unfortunately it’s me. My parents are not happy about it.

worst

least

best

X: I’ve got a sore throat. Y: ___

How long have you been like this?

What’s the matter?

What do you think I should do?

X: Which one do you prefer: the blue one or the red one? Y: ___ X: Let me check.

Have you got any green ones?

I don’t like either of them.

Neither, actually.

X: Excuse me, have you got change for 5 pounds? Y: ___ X: Thanks, I need it for the parking meter.

Certainly, here you are.

I’m afraid not.

Sorry to trouble you.

X: I hope it’s not too much trouble for you. Y: ___

Not at all.

I apologise for all the trouble.

That’s a good point.

X: How long have you known each other? Y: Let me think. We’ve been friends since the moment we ___ introduced.

were

are

have been

X: What’s her phone number? Y: ___ . Let me check in my mobile.

Hold on

Hang up

Look out

X: Would you like to join us? Y: ___ X: Be ready tomorrow at 7 then.

Why not?

How come?

Wouldn’t I?

X: Do you want another sandwich? Y: ___

No, thanks. I’m on a diet.

Please do.

Help yourself.

X: Why do you keep biting your fingernails? Y: ___

I can’t help it.

I can’t stand it.

I can’t do it.

X: It’s the third time ___ of our mother’s birthday! Y: Don’t get angry! I’m so absent-minded.

I have reminded you

I will remind you

I remind you

X: I’m afraid my mobile phone is faulty. Could you please replace it? Y: Could I see the ___, please?

receipt

recipe

reception

X: I’ll be back tomorrow at five. Y: Shall I ___ from the airport? X: That would be nice.

pick you up

drop you off

ask you out

X: ___ Y: Gladly.

Can you give this package to him?

Where are your manners?

What will you say to their proposal?

X: Why did you take his toys? You should be ashamed of yourself! Y: I really regret ___. X: So apologise to your brother now!

doing it

do it

to do it

X: Would you like to come to our wedding? Y: ___

I’d love to.

All the best!

It doesn’t sound very good.

X: What time should we ___? Y: The plane leaves at midnight, so we have to be at the airport at about 10 pm.

check in

move out

sign up

X: Let’s use dad’s computer for this. Y: But what if he finds out? X: ___

He won’t, trust me.

I’m afraid he will.

I think so, too.

X: I wonder if you could help me. Y: ___

What would you like me to do?

The same to you.

You’re welcome.

X: What’s the point in telling the boss about it? Y: We’ll be in trouble ___. X: OK. Do what you have to do.

if we don’t

if we aren’t

if we won’t

X: How long have you known her? Y: ___

Since December, I think.

I knew her for a long time.

Until recently if you ask me.

X: How about visiting her together? Y: ___

Sounds fantastic!

Of course, what is it?

Thanks, I’m OK.

X: You look great! Y: Thanks. I ___ twice a week.

work out

eat out

hang out

X: What’s on TV tonight? Y: ___

Nothing interesting. Let’s just watch the news.

Have you got any interesting news for me?

It’s an amazing story. I heard it on the news.

X: Who does this car belong to? Y: ___ X: Well, whose is it, then?

Don’t look at me. It’s not mine.

It’s the latest model.

She’s had it for less than a year.

X: All the tickets have sold out. Y: Let’s go to the park ___. X: Good idea. Let me change into something more comfortable.

instead

though

either

X: Could I have my keys back, please? Y: ___ X: Thanks.

Here you are.

Don’t mention it.

Go ahead, I’ll wait.

X: Listen, I really ___ be going now. Y: OK, let’s keep in touch.

must

could

might

Do you know (ile to kosztuje) ___?

how much it is

how expensive is it

how much does it cost

(Niemożliwe, że go widziałeś) ___ yesterday in the city centre.

You can't have seen him

It's impossible to see him

You mustn't see him

I'll wait here until (on nie przyjdzie) ___.

he comes

he won't come

he doesn't come

We didn't win the match (pomimo, że) ___ practising really hard all year.

despite

although

however

(Nie było) ___ many people at the party when Dorothy arrived.

There weren't

They weren't

There was no

Did you hear their latest (reklama) ___ on the radio last night?

commercial

announcement

Our flight to London was cancelled (z powodu) ___ bad weather.

due to

because

thanks to

At the end of the meeting everybody started shouting (na siebie nawzajem) ___.

at each other

at themselves

on their own

I don't know why he refused (podpisania) ___ that letter.

to sign

signing

sign

(Przepraszam, że przerywam) ___ but I think you've dropped something.

Sorry to interrupt

I'm sorry that I interrupt

May I interrupt

I will give him the invitation (pod warunkiem, że) ___ I see him.

provided

unless

as soon as

She was absolutely (zachwycona) ___.

thrilled

amazing

delightful

I suggest (żebyś poszedł) ___ to the theatre with your nephew.

you go

going

you could go

Do you know that (jestem przyzwyczajony do wstawania) ___ very early in the morning?

I'm used to getting up

I used to get up

I got used to getting up

I'm sorry about your jeans. (Kupię ci nowe) ___.

I'll get you new ones

I'll buy you a new one

I'll have the new ones

(Żałuję, że nie mam) ___ some brothers.

I wish I had

I regret not having

If only I didn't have

If I (był na twoim miejscu) ___, I'd sell it.

were you

could be you

could have your place

He told me that (jest żonaty) ___ for thirty-three years.

he had been married

he is married

he was married

Bring an umbrella (na wypadek gdyby padało) ___.

in case it rains

if it rained

unless it rains

(Lepiej żebyś nie jechał) ___ there alone.

You had better not go

If only you didn't go

Suppose you don't go

What's the average (pensja) ___ in Poland?

salary

pension

retirement

We are terribly sorry, but we (nie będziemy mogli) ___ help you at all.

won't be able to

couldn't

might not

Where is she? (Miała tu być) ___ at half past one.

She was supposed to be here

She had to be here

She should be here

He lived there (od) ___ the beginning of 1990.

since

for

from

You can join them tomorrow. (Nie mam nic przeciwko temu) ___.

That's fine with me

I haven't got any doubts about it

I'm sure about that

(Niech pomyślę) ___. Yes, I believe it's in the living room.

Let me think

Let's think

I don't think so

(A może nie miała) ___ your phone number with her.

She may not have had

She might not have

Maybe she doesn't have

Could you (przeprosić) ___ to her now?

apologise

excuse

regret

Terrorists tried to (wysadzić) ___ the bridge.

blow up

give up

set up

Very (niewielu) ___ people knew about the secret room.

few

little

small

I'll have chicken for the (główne) ___ course.

main

lead

principal

(Powiedziano mi) ___ last week that I couldn't study there.

I was told

I told

It was told

(Ale piękna) ___ weather! Let's go for a walk.

What beautiful

It's such a beautiful

But for the beautiful

I have two neighbours, but (żaden z nich) ___ has a swimming pool in his garden.

neither of them

not one of them

none of them

You know very well that (nie wolno ci) ___ go there alone.

you aren't allowed

you shouldn't

you're unable to

(Dzwoniłem do ciebie) ___ three or four times yesterday.

I called you

I was calling you

I would call you

Have you ever (byłeś na) ___ Alaska?

been to

gone to

been on

If he (nie musiał) ___, he would never get up before 8 o'clock.

didn't have to

mustn't

hadn't

I'd like to (poprosić) ___ you a favour.

ask

please

request

(Kto rozbił) ___ my favourite vase?

Who broke

Who did break

Who was broken

You (powinieneś) ___ to teach your dog some new tricks.

ought

have

should

He wanted to know (gdzie widziałem) ___ that French film.

where I had seen

where did I see

where I saw

I know the person (której) ___ sculptures are on display in the local park.

whose

that

which

It (zwykle jest) ___ very hot here in summer.

tends to get

used to be

usually becomes

How does your brother (zarabia na życie) ___?

earn a living

do for a living

pay for a living

I'd like to (zwrócić) ___ your attention to this unusual painting.

draw

catch

pay

Do you have any (dalsze) ___ questions?

further

another

following

I (wydaję przyjęcie) ___ on Friday night.

am having a party

organise a party

am likely to give a party

(Rozumiem, co masz na myśli) ___ but you are wrong.

I see your point

That's what you think

You might think that

You and your older brother used to fight a lot, (czyż nie) ___?

didn't you

don't you

aren't you

If he (zadzwoni) ___, let me know, OK?

calls

will call

has called

Do you think this scarf (pasuje do) ___ my black winter coat?

matches

fits

suits

Let's meet (za 15 minut) ___.

in 15 minutes

for 15 minutes

by 15 minutes

Do you really think I should apologise? Maybe (masz rację) ___.

you are right

you have the right

you agree

I went to a (gimnazjum) ___ in the capital of Poland.

middle school

primary school

state school

The doctor says I should (ograniczyć) ___ fast food and fizzy drinks.

cut down on

cut in with

cut out for

(Rodzina państwa Brownów) ___ live in the house on the left.

The Browns

Browns

The Browns'

(Jedna z kobiet) ___ in the photo is a surgeon.

One of the women

Some women

Either of the women

How long (znasz) ___ him?

have you known

do you know

did you know

We need to find a place where we can (rozbić) ___ our tent.

put up

break down

blow out

"I can't stand it."

I really hate it.

I quite like it.

I recommend it.

"'Are you leaving tomorrow?' she asked."

She wanted to know if I was leaving the next day.

She asked me why I was leaving the following day.

She wondered whether I was leaving that day.

Is she "used to working" in a team?

Is she accustomed to working

Did she use to work

Is she getting used to working

Can you help me "do up" my room?

renovate

tidy up

vacuum

"They showed me" the new swimming pool.

I was shown

I was showing

I showed

"His wife has died recently."

He's become a widower lately.

He's become a foster parent lately.

He's become an orphan lately.

She "stopped to talk to her neighbour."

met her neighbour and started talking to him.

got angry with her neighbour and decided not to talk to him.

will never talk to her neighbour again.

I have three pen-friends but "they're not" British.

none of them is

neither of them is

any of them is

It looks "like" it's going to rain.

as if

how

likely

He goes to a "school where students live and study."

boarding school

vocational school

comprehensive school

"I'd go for the second option."

I find the second option better.

I should choose the second option.

I appreciate the second option.

Could you complete this "survey" for me?

questionnaire

receipt

prescription

"Eventually", they won the race.

Finally

Suddenly

Actually

She "had twins" at the age of 25.

gave birth to twins

raised twins

brought up twins

"I'd rather eat vegetables than" meat.

I prefer eating vegetables to

I like eating vegetables as much as

Eating vegetables is better than eating

"Do you fancy" going for a swim?

How about

Perhaps we could

Why don't we

We always "set off" early to avoid traffic jams.

leave

finish

return

"I started collecting paintings 20 years ago."

I've been collecting paintings for 20 years.

I collected paintings for 20 years.

I'd collected paintings for 20 years.

She "admitted" stealing the money.

confessed to

was charged with

reported

Philip is really shy, "but on the other hand," he's very friendly.

however

in the meantime

unfortunately

"Actually", I disagree.

In fact

All in all

Also

The film "is about to begin".

is going to start shortly

ought to start soon

must have just started

"It's high time you talked" to him.

You'd better talk

I'd rather you talked

Suppose you talk

They "set up" the company in 2010.

started

closed

sold

She asked me "'Are you OK?'"

whether I was OK

was I OK

I am OK

Unfortunately the film was rather "dull".

boring

disappointing

awful

"We have never visited this place before."

It's the first time we have visited this place.

We've already been to this place.

We've just visited this place.

We can "go to Greece or we can go to Croatia" for our summer holiday.

either go to Greece or to Croatia

neither go to Greece nor to Croatia

go to both Greece and Croatia

She'll fire him "unless he apologises" to her.

if he doesn't apologise

on condition that he apologises

by the time he apologises

"'I know you did it,' he said to me."

He accused me of doing it.

He persuaded me to do it.

He warned me against doing it.

In our Chemistry lessons we often "carry out" interesting experiments.

conduct

analyse

discuss

"She can't have done it alone."

It's impossible that she did it alone.

She must have done it on her own.

She might do it with somebody else.

"If you ask me," I think he's honest.

If you want to know my opinion

You should ask me

If I may add something

"Even though" he likes me, he doesn't respect me.

Although

Despite

Nevertheless

I need to "go through my notes again" before the Biology exam.

revise

register

resit

"May" I open the window?

Do you mind if

Are you in favour of

Do you approve of

"The trip was so amazing" that we recommended it to all our friends.

It was such an amazing trip

It was a very amazing trip

The trip was amazing enough

"They say he hijacked" a plane.

He is said to have hijacked

He is said to hijack

He is said to be hijacking

"Could you say that again, please?"

Sorry?

Repeat!

Again!

Jake "is almost as tall" as his sister.

is about the same height

isn't quite as short

is taller than

"Her car has been repaired" by a mechanic.

She has had her car repaired

She has her car repaired

She had her car repaired

I know the man with glasses but I don't recognise "the rest of the people".

the others

the other

another

"As far as I'm concerned," you should do it.

To my mind,

To start with,

To be honest,

"I hardly know you."

I know very little about you.

I know a lot about you.

I know nothing about you.

Are you in favour of "capital punishment"?

the death penalty

corporal punishment

a suspended sentence

"Shall I get you something to drink?"

Would you like something to drink?

Will you order something to drink?

Let's prepare something to drink, shall we?

My mum "took up" yoga last year.

started doing

preferred doing

enjoyed doing

"Having realised" he was late, Michael texted his girlfriend.

After realising

Before realising

While realising

How can I "get in touch with" your cousin?

contact

remind

appreciate

Their son "was too short" to go on some of the rides at the funfair.

wasn't tall enough

wasn't so tall

wasn't too tall

"It isn't necessary to" wear a tie.

You don't have to

You had better not

You ought not to

For the past three weeks George has been "off work" because of flu.

on sick leave

unemployed

looking for a job

My uncle Jack doesn't smoke and "his wife doesn't smoke either".

nor does his wife

so does his wife

also his wife

Let me know "as soon as" you see him.

the moment

provided that

as long as

Why are you "wearing smart clothes"?

dressed up

in casual clothes

wearing designer clothes

"I wish I could dance" well.

If only I danced

I regret not dancing

Imagine I could dance

"The last time I spoke to Alexandra was two months ago."

We haven't spoken for two months.

We didn't speak for two months.

We hadn't spoken for two months.

They "turned down" his application.

didn't accept

didn't reject

didn't fill in

"Can I buy this magazine" in Poland?

Is this magazine sold

Do you buy this magazine

Who can sell this magazine

We "had better" get going.

should

can

may