Mistake: We are not used to live in such a calm and pleasant neighbourhood.
used to living
Rephrase this sentence: "I don't like that kind of music." (Use: appeal to me)
He saved money because he wanted to buy a high-rise apartment. (ORDER) He saved money ________________________ a high-rise apartment.
in order to buy (purpose)
When I was a child, we often travelled to the countryside for summer. => When I was a child, we ________________________ to the countryside for summer.
would often travel / used to travel
A friend is stressed because their travel plans are constantly changing. (Use: unpredictable / weather the storm)
Make the sentence: (Clause of purpose) I'll give you my number _________ you can call me if you need help.
so that / in order that
Make the sentence: (Reflexive pronoun) The innovators built the prototype all by _______________.
themselves
A friend asks why you chose to live in this particular neighbourhood. (Use: sense of community)
You need to explain to a friend why you were honest, even if it was a bit rude. (Use: speak my mind)
Mistake: He told me that he is feeling a bit nervous before the presentation.
he was feeling
Make the sentence: (3rd Conditional) If the product had been more reliable, we _______________ our brand loyalty.
would have kept
You bought a phone that stopped working after two days. What will you do? (Use: not good enough / refund)
You tried a new restaurant that was okay, but not amazing. How do you describe it? (Use: decent)
The company built the new headquarters in a wealthy area. => The new headquarters ________________________ in a wealthy area.
was built (passive)
Rephrase this sentence: "The city has a very exciting nightlife." (Use: lively)
Mistake: I need to get my phone repair; the screen is cracked.
get my phone repaired
Make the sentence: (Causative) To make a good impression, you should _______________ before the meeting. (your suit / clean)
get your suit cleaned
our friend is very angry because a colleague took credit for their idea. Advise them not to get angry openly. (Use: lose your temper)
Mistake: If I had known about the rush hour, I would leave earlier.
I would have left earlier
Mistake: The historic building was such captivating that we spent hours there.
was so captivating
"I will not tolerate this behaviour anymore," she said. She said that ________________________ that behaviour anymore.
she would not tolerate (reported speech)