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I don't really know how to cook but I can certainly
an omelette.
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Hint:
Here the missing word means to prepare, so you should use 'make.' Hint:
Careful with verb form. After 'can" use the basic verb form, that is, the infinitive without 'to.'
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She's always at home. I wonder what she for a living. Maybe she's rich and doesn't have to work.
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Hint:
You must use 'do' here. Compare: You do a good job.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. The subject is 'she' so you must add an 's' ending (3rd person singular), and in the case of 'do' you must add 'es.'
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If I
the cooking, you'll have to do the dishes. Agreed?
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Hint:
We usually use 'do' when the following noun ends in -ing: shopping, camping, cleaning, etc?
Hint:
Careful with tense. Use the present tense after 'if' when talking about a future condition
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I don't enjoy housework, but it's only once a week and I feel very satisfied when I see everything so clean and tidy.
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Hint:
We use 'do' when we are talking about any type of work?
Hint:
You must use a gerund (verb form that ends in -ing) after `enjoy.'
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I would like to lend you the $100 you need, but I don't have that much money. Will $40 ?
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Hint:
Here you must use 'do' because it means be sufficient or suitable.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. After 'will' use the basic verb form, that is, the infinitive without 'to.'
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If I can
a suggestion, you should finish that job as quickly as possible.
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Hint:
Use 'make.' Compare the following expressions: make a decision, make a comment.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. After 'can' use the basic verb form, that is, the infinitive without 'to.'
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Why don't you
yourself a favor and finish the job as quickly as possible.
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Hint:
You cannot use 'make' here.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. After the auxiliary verb 'do' (here it is negative: 'don't') use the basic verb form, that is, the infinitive without 'to.'
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She's a good boss. Just
a good job, and she'll leave you alone.
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Hint:
The missing word is the same one you would use with the following expressions: _____ your duty, _____ your work.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. Here it is an imperative, a command, so use the basic verb form, that is, the infinitive without 'to.'
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John is so cheap at times. He
me mad (= angry) when he refuses to tip waiters. I always leave a bigger tip than I intended just to make up the difference.
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Hint:
Here you must use 'make' because it means to cause someone to feel something.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. The subject is John, that is, the 3rd person singular present tense, so the verb takes an 's' ending.
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One advantage of eating out is that someone else
the dishes.
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Hint:
_____ the dishes means _____ the washing-up.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. Here the subject is 'someone else,' that is, 3rd person singular present tense, so the verb takes an 's' ending.
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After several attempts to climb Everest, he finally accepted defeat and became an English teacher.
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Hint:
The missing word is the same one you would use with the following expression: _____ an effort.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. You must use a gerund (verb form that ends in -ing) after a preposition (here = 'after').
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I realize this is urgent but please don't a habit of calling me at six in the morning.
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Hint:
The missing word is the same one you would use with the following expression: _____ an exception.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. After the auxiliary verb 'don't' use the basic verb form, that is, the infinitive without 'to.'
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I'm pleased to inform you that you all very well in your last exam. The average mark was 82%.
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Hint:
The missing word is the same one you would use with the following expressions: _____ your best, _____ a good job.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. Use the past tense since it refers to a past event: `your last exam.'
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If you insist on a lot of noise, then at least close your bedroom door.
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Hint:
The missing word is the same one you would use with the following expression: _____ a nuisance of yourself.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. You must use a gerund (verb form that ends in -ing) after a preposition (here = 'on').
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He's a charitable man and a lot of good in this community.
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Hint:
The missing word is the same one you would use with the following expression: _____ good work.
Hint:
Careful with verb form. The subject is 'he' so the verb has an 's' ending.
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