AEF 5 - Grammar and Vocabulary

I knew she had cried because her eyes were red.

After 30 years, my parents finally paid off ___________on their house. A) down payment B) mortgage

I really don’t mind the neighbor _________the guitar at night. I actually enjoy it. A) playing B) to play

I had got my eyes tested yesterday

It’s time you ______saving for retirement.A) started B) start

I’ve had the same coffeemaker for 15 years, and it still works like _________ ! It makes perfect coffee. a) a dream b) gold

That's by far the better car I've ever seen

Giving emphasis: Negative inversion: "I have rarely seen such breathtaking scenery."

In some countries the economical growth rate has been dramatic in recent years

He has a few knowledge of Maths.

Tony does physical labor all day, so he sleeps like a ________ at night. (log / post / sheet)

We would love ________ to stay longer in Bangkok., but it wasn't possible. A) to have been able B) to be able

Negative inversion: I didn't realize my mistake until years later.

I had a one-night ________ in Casablanca on my way to Tunis.(getaway / layover / flight)

All of Cathy’s children have red hair. It _________ the family. a) takes after b) runs in