"Swim against the tide" means...

To do something that is difficult because there is a lot of opposition.

"To tip the scales" means...

To be the deciding factor; make the critical difference.

"Stand the test of time means" means...

To be something of interest throughout the ages and survive for generations

⋆Present Simple & Present progressive

General truths / Present habits, Actions happening now, Future arrangements, Timetable events

I ___ (swim) for seven years and I ___ (already receive) some trophies.

have been swimming / have already received

To be ready to do something, "We can’t just stand by and watch her die.", "A boat will be standing by in case of emergency.", To not take action when you should

"You can't unring the bell" means...

Once something is done, it can't be undone, you must live with it.

⋆Past Perfect Simple & Past Perfect Progressive

Something that finished just before another event in the past, (pps) Subject + HAD + PARTICIPLE (V3), (ppp) Subject + HAD BEEN + V+ing, Something started in the past and continued up to another time in the past

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1
When I opened the curtains the sun was shining and the ground was white. It ___ (snow) during the night.
snowed
had snowed
2
Expression of the week. "To tip...
unring a bell."
test of time."
againts the tide."
the scales."
3
⋆ EXTRA POINTS. Rebellion or revolution?
.
.
4
Aron ___ (play) the piano when he was a child, but he doesn't play now.
had played
played
5
I ___ (do) what I was told for too long. I'm tired now! I'm going to do whatever I want!
has done
have done
have been doing
has been doing
6
The complete overthrow (remove from power) and replacement of a specific government or political system.
Rebellion!
Revolution!
7
Once a year, my parents ___ (send) a small donation to a country suffering from famine.
sends
send
is sending
are sending
8
USA ___ United States of America.
stands out
stands for
9
While the thief was stealing, everyone else ____. No one tried to stop him.
stood up
stood by
10
Where ___ (be) you? The movie is starting!
is
are
11
My parents have been happily married ___ 1990.
yet
for
since
just
12
Lately, my mom ___ (feel) weird, we might go to the doctor to see if everything's fine.
have been feeling
have felt
has been feeling
has felt
13
Luke hasn't left his job ___. He'll call his boss tomorrow.
for
yet
just
since
14
"Swim against the tide" means...
To be something of interest throughout the ages and survive for generations
To do something that is difficult because there is a lot of opposition.
15
Matilda was sure her extensive experience gave her an advantage over the other job applicants.
You can't unring a bell.
Stand the test of time.
Tip the scales.
Swim against the tide.
16
The student ___ (run) as fast as he can, but he still migh miss the bus.
is running
run
runs
are running
17
Natalie and I have been friends ___ we were in high school together.
for
just
since
yet
18
You have to read this! It's the best book I've ___ read!
often
ever
always
never
19
Violent protesters sometimes ___ (break) shop windows during riots.
is breaking
are breaking
break
breaks
20
To defend or support a particular idea or person.
stand aside
stand up for
21
The students ___ (protest) the longer school days at noon.
are protesting
protests
protest
is protesting
22
- Why are you so wet? - I ___ (wash) the car. I'll change my clothes when I finish.
has washed
have been washing
have washed
has been washing
23
"To tip the scales" means...
Once something is done, it can't be undone, you must live with it.
To be the deciding factor; make the critical difference.
24
- Where's Andy? - He has ___ left. - Righ now? I didn't see him....
for
yet
just
since
25
While you ___ (take) a shower, I ___ (cook), are you hungry? It's your favourite!
were taking / cooked
was taking / cooked
were taking / was cooking
took / cooked
26
Julie hasn't started her essay ___. What is she waiting for?
for
since
just
yet
27
Alex ___ from the conflic. He didn't want to get involved.
stood up for
stood aside
28
I've ___wanted to be a doctor. And now I can make that dream come true because I'm going to college!
always
never
often
ever
29
"Stand the test of time means" means...
To do something that is difficult because there is a lot of opposition.
To be something of interest throughout the ages and survive for generations
30
When we arrived at the station the train ___ (leave).
left already
had already left
31
⋆Present Simple & Present progressive
General truths / Present habits
Actions happening now
Future arrangements
Timetable events
32
The weather ___ (be) really bad last night. It rained for 4 hours.
was
were
is
are
33
We ___ (joke around) about ghosts and spirits when suddenly the picture ___ (fall off) the wall! It was so scary!
joked around / were falling off
joked around / was falling off
was joking around / fell off
were joking around / fell off
34
Both my brother and I ___ (know) how to drive.
knows
know
are knowing
is knowing
35
I ___ (do) my homework. At last! Now I can hang out with my friends!
have been doing
has done
have done
has been doing
36
She ___ (know) her boyfriend for 10 years.
have known
have been knowing
has known
has been knowing
37
I ___ (swim) for seven years and I ___ (already receive) some trophies.
have swum / have been already receiving
have been swimming / have already received
38
I can't believe this! Robert ____! He didn't even call to tell me he wasn't coming!
stood me up
stood by
39
We got home to find that someone ___ (break) into the house.
had broken
broke
40
I will be ___ in case you need me. I'll be right here.
standing up
standing by
41
Marco knew when he chose to skip class that there would be no going back.
Swim against the tide.
You can't unring a bell.
Stand the test of time.
Tip the scales.
42
Stand by means...
To be ready to do something
"We can’t just stand by and watch her die."
"A boat will be standing by in case of emergency."
To not take action when you should
43
To intentionally fail to meet someone when you said you would, (especially at the beginning of a romantic relationship)
stand (someone) up
stand by
44
Ella and Edd have ___ had breakfast. They're not hungry.
just
always
since
already
45
What are you saying? I've ___ wanted to hurt you. I didn't do anything!
never
always
ever
often
46
He ___ (study) for so long... He has to get out of his room, eat something and rest.
has been studying
have studied
has studied
have been studying
47
To be easily noticeable (easily seen or noticed) because of being different; clear or apparent.
stand out
stand for
48
"You can't unring the bell" means...
Once something is done, it can't be undone, you must live with it.
To be the deciding factor; make the critical difference.
49
Expression of the week. "Stand the
test of time."
againts tide."
unring a bell."
the scales."
50
⋆Past Perfect Simple & Past Perfect Progressive
Something that finished just before another event in the past
(pps) Subject + HAD + PARTICIPLE (V3)
(ppp) Subject + HAD BEEN + V+ing
Something started in the past and continued up to another time in the past
51
Yesterday, my parents ___ (read) a book when the police ___ (call) them.
was reading / called
read / were calling
were reading / called
read / was calling
52
Take no action to prevent, or not involve oneself in, something that is happening.
stand up for
stand aside
53
To be an abbreviation of or symbol for.
stand for
stand out
54
Expression of the week. "Swim...
unring a bell."
againts the tide."
the scales."
test of time."
55
I ___ (have) many videos about peaceful protests.
are having
have
am having
has
56
Every Thursday, the group ___ (meet) to discuss new developments.
meet
is meeting
are meeting
meets
57
___ you ___ (go) to the cinema with Clara last night?
Do go
Did go
Was going
Were going
58
Last night, when the electricity went out, I ___ (watch) a movie. So I don't know how it ended!
watched
watch
were watching
was watching
59
Expression of the week. "You can't...
againts the tide."
unring a bell."
test of time."
the scales."
60
Sophia ___ (break) my favourite toy! I can't believe it, it's completly destroyed...
was breaking
breaked
broke
were breaking
61
Even though most people wore white to the wedding as they were asked, Sasha wore red!
Stand the test of time.
You can't unring a bell.
Tip the scales.
Swim against the tide.
62
Has John left ___? I really need to know if he's here or not.
since
yet
already
just
63
My sister ___ (work), but she will be back at night.
are working
is working
work
works
64
Did you call me? I ___ (work out) from 14.00 to 15:00 so my phone was in the locker.
worked out
were working out
work out
was working out
65
Their old orange car ___ from all the rest. They always want to show off.
stands out
stands for
66
⋆Present Perfect Simple & Present Perfect Progressive
An action is completed or to emphasise the result
An action began in the past and is still going on or has just finished
An action began in the past and is still going on or has just finished
To emphasise the duration or continuous course of an action
67
You shouldn't ___ (go) to the party without our permission. What were you thinking?
have been going
has gone
has been going
have gone
68
⋆ Past Simple & Past Progessive
Interrupted actions
Habits and facts in the past
Completed actions
Action in progress at a specific point in the past
69
The Animal Rights activist ___ (give) a speech today at noon.
are giving
is giving
give
gives
70
I have ___ been to China. I'm so jealous of you! Promise you'll bring me a souvenir.
never
always
often
ever
71
I'm sorry. I really ___ (want) to go, but my brother had an accident and we had to go to the hospital.
wantet
were wanting
wanted
was wanting
72
When he ___ (arrive) at the party, Julie had just left.
arrived
had arrived
73
I ___ (run) for hours... I'm so tired... As soon as I get home I'll take a shower and sleep.
have been running
has run
has been running
have run
74
An external, open and organised protest of a specific restriction, requirement or ideology placed by leaders on a group.
Revolution!
Rebellion!
75
My cellphone battery ___ (die) last night when I ___ (sleep).
was dying / slept
died / was sleeping
died / were sleeping
were dying / slept
76
Alice ___ John when the bully was trying to make fun of him. She is such a good person!
stood up for
stood aside
77
___ she ___ (book) the hotel rooms? I hope so, we really need a place to stay tonight.
did book
do booked
did booked
does boked
78
William felt ill last night because ___ (eat) too many cakes.
ate
had eaten
79
⋆Present Perfect Simple & Present Perfect Progressive
Subject + HAVE/HAS + PARTICIPLE (V3)
Subject + HAVE/HAS BEEN + V+ing
To emphasise the duration. "I have been writing for an hour."
To emphasise the result."I have written 5 letters."
80
I had known my husband for three years when we ___ (get) married.
had gotten
got
81
I feel like I've known you ___ many years.
for
just
since
yet
82
It ___ (not rain) all summer, so the grass was completely dead.
hadn't rained
didn't rain
83
The stories my mother's grandmother told are still being told by me to my own children.
Swim against the tide.
You can't unring a bell.
Tip the scales.
Stand the test of time.
84
First I wrote the letter, then I ___ (sit) down and had a cup of coffee.
had sat
sat
85
When Dana got home, the flat was a mess. David ___ (have) a party.
had had
had have
had
have had
86
⋆ Present Perfect Simple - Time expressions
Just / Already (+ and ?)
For / Since (+, - and ?)
Never (+)/ Ever(+ and ?)/ Always(+, - and ?)/ Often(+)
Yet (- and ?)
87
We had already eaten when Susan ___ (come)
had come
came
88
Last month I ___ (attend) a very interesting lecture about global warming. You should have come!
attended
attendet
was attending
were attending
89
⋆Past Perfect Simple & Past Perfect Progressive
To focus on the activity and duration of the activity
A finished action before a second point in the past
To emphasise the completion of an event
To show that an event or action in the past was still continuing
90
I ___ (play) football since I was 5, so I am the best of my team.
has been playing
has played
have played
have been playing

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