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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue1.jpg)
The teacher pointing out my mistakes every day.
The teacher points out my mistakes every day.
![late](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue2.jpg)
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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue3.jpg)
I hope I got better tomorrow. I am really sick.
I hope I get better tomorrow. I am really sick.
![sick 2](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue4.jpg)
She can't come to class today. She gets sick yesterday.
She can't come to class today. She got sick yesterday.
![tired](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue5.jpg)
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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue6.jpg)
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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue7.jpg)
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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/elective/ELEC115-120ASI/unit07/7-1ue8.jpg)
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
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A: Hey Nicole! How are you doing today?
B: Not good! I think I am getting sick.
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/shared-images/people/woman2round.png)
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/shared-images/people/man2round.png)
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.
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/shared-images/people/woman2round.png)
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/shared-images/people/man2round.png)
A: Ok. Well at least work will be over in an hour. I hope you get better soon.
B: Thanks, Bye!
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/shared-images/people/woman2round.png)
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/smrtenglish.com/shared-images/people/man2round.png)
A: Bye!
Exercise
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