Using "RARE", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "It _______________ to make an effort at work"
It WAS RARE FOR MARK to make an effort at work.
Place the word "USUALLY" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "We have homework during the week"
USUALLY we have... / We USUALLY have...
Place the word "SELDOM" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I watch TV at the weekend"
I SELDOM watch TV at the weekend.
Change the sentence using the word "ALWAYS" to mean that you are annoyed
(Every day) my parents WERE ALWAYS SHOUTING at me.
Using "USUAL", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "_______________ for the road to be busy"
IT IS USUAL for the road to be busy.
Change the sentence using the word "ALWAYS" to mean that you are annoyed
My brother IS ALWAYS BORROWING my clothes.
What does the expression "It's not like (someone) to (do something)" mean? eg: It's not like him to get angry so easily".
The way that the person behaved is typical of their character.
Correct the sentence: "Did Paul used to play tennis?"
Did Paul USE to play tennis?
Correct the sentence: "In the past, I would live in America"
In the past, I USED TO live in America.
Using "TEND", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "People _______________ during summer in Spain"
People TEND TO ENJOY THE BEACH during summer in Spain.
Can "WOULD" replace "USED TO" in the following sentence? "I used to play volleyball when I was younger"
Yes it can.
Place the phrase "FROM TIME TO TIME" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I go to see a football match"
FROM TIME TO TIME I go... / ...football match FROM TIME TO TIME.
Place the words "QUITE OFTEN" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I find myself distracted in class"
QUITE OFTEN I find... / I QUITE OFTEN find... / ...in class QUITE OFTEN.
Place the words "HARDLY EVER" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "Michael has finished his work on time"
Michael has HARDLY EVER finished his work on time.
Change the above sentence using "WILL" so that it still means the same.
Anthony WILL quite often SPEND his free time as the gym.
Do the above two sentences mean the same?
No: The first one means you are accustomed to getting up early, whilst the second one means you regularly got up early in the past.
Make the above sentence into a negative statement.
Diana DIDN'T USE to wear wear a lot of jewellery.
Place the word "SOMETIMES" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "My dad is tired"
SOMETIMES my dad... / My dad is SOMETIMES... / ...is tired SOMETIMES.
Change the above sentence using the word "LIKE" so that it still means the same.
IT'S NOT LIKE my mother TO call at this time.
Can "WOULD" replace "USED TO" in the following sentence? "They used to have three dogs"
No it can't. Don't use "would" with stative verbs.
Make the above sentence into a question.
DID Diana USE to wear a lot of jewellery?
Do the above two sentences mean the same?
Yes.
Using "USED", complete the sentence to mean the same as above: "Eventually, I _______________ the cold winters."
Eventually, I GOT USED TO the cold winters.
Place the word "NEVER" in all the possible positions in this sentence: "I am unhappy"
I am NEVER unhappy.