As we have learned, some idioms act as verbs. Because they are verbs, they need to be changed to fit the tense of the sentence. Work with a partner to change the tense of the sentence. The first one is done as an example. Listen to check your answers.

class
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The teacher pointing out my mistakes every day.

The teacher points out my mistakes every day.

late
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The student is never at time for class. He is always a few minutes late.

The student is never on time for class. He is always a few minutes late.

sick
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I hope I got better tomorrow. I am really sick.

I hope I get better tomorrow. I am really sick.

sick 2
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She can't come to class today. She gets sick yesterday.

She can't come to class today. She got sick yesterday.

tired
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She wanted to calls it a day, but she had more work to do.

She wanted to call it a day, but she had more work to do.

great exam
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I thought my test score was bad, but it is turning out that it was great!

I thought my test score was bad, but it turns out that it was great!

bathroom
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If I hurry, I will get there on time to catch the bus.

If I hurry, I will get there in time to catch the bus.

phone
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If you want to be a good soccer player, you has better exercise every day.

If you want to be a good soccer player, you had better exercise every day.

Look at the dialogue between two people. Complete the dialogue with the following idioms and slang. Listen to check your answers.

  • would rather
  • get better
  • call it a day
  • be over
  • had better
  • get sick

A: Hey Nicole! How are you doing today?

B: Not good! I think I am getting sick.

A: I’m sorry. Maybe you should call it a day and go home to rest.

B: I wish. I would rather be sleeping than working today, but I 'd better finish my work before I go home.

A: Ok. Well at least work will be over in an hour. I hope you get better soon.

B: Thanks, Bye!

A: Bye!

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Exercise

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Exercise

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