While the children _____________ with others, my husband and I _____________ to have a cup of coffee. (PLAY, DECIDE)
Đáp án: were playing – decided
Giải thích: Cấu trúc kết hợp giữa quá khứ đơn và quá khứ tiếp diễn:
While S1 + was/were + Ving + …, S2 + Ved + …: diễn tả một hành động đang diễn ra trong quá khứ và bị một hành động khác xen vào.
Dịch: Trong khi bọn trẻ đang chơi với những người khác, chồng tôi và tôi quyết định uống một tách cà phê.
We can't offer you the job because you can't speak English.
=> If you could speak ____________________________________.
Sửa lỗi sai: When readers contribute fund to private libraries, they are used the libraries without charge.
They don’t understand the problem. They won’t find a solution.
=> If _____________________________________________________.Sửa lỗi sai: I wish I can go to see all the wonders which have been recognised by UNESCO.
Chọn từ đồng nghĩa với từ gạch chân:
Michael's leg is better now. He is relieved that he can play football again.
The workmen left red lights near the hole__________ warn motorists.
Jane failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor.
=> Not until _________________________________________.
They think that she is the most beautiful girl.
=> It ______________________________________.I’m turning this cupboard into a darkroom. I _______ (develop) my own films.
Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy.
=> ___________________________________________. (conclusion)
It takes me an hour to do my homework every evening.
=> I spend __________________________________________.