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.
The teacher pointing out my mistakes every day.
The teacher points out my mistakes every day.
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.
I hope I got better tomorrow. I am really sick.
I hope I get better tomorrow. I am really sick.
She can't come to class today. She gets sick yesterday.
She can't come to class today. She got sick yesterday.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Exercise
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