May 2012

minute • having • neither • afford • idea
make • diet • held • recommended • least

1. A: It looks like the store is really crowded.
B: They must be (having) a sale. Let's go inside!

2. That dress is too expensive. I can't (afford) anything
over ¥15,000.

3. A: When do you think he'll be back?
B: I have no (idea).

4. The parade will be (held) downtown on Sunday.

5. A: I don't have anything to do this weekend.
B: Me, (neither).

6. A: How long do you think it'll take?
B: It'll take at (least) an hour, maybe two.

7. A: How did you find that hair stylist?
B: My roommate (recommended) her.

8. A: Are you coming this weekend?
B: Sorry, I can't (make) it. Maybe next time.

9. I can't have any cake. I'm on a (diet).

10. A: Can you help me do my report? It's due tomorrow.
B: No. You shouldn't have waited until the last (minute).

APRIL 2012

what • offered • stuck • hardly • hardly ever
tell • suit • ought • instructions • expecting

1. A: Guess (what)!
B: What?
A: I got a job in Tokyo! I start next week!

2. I used to go out a lot, but these days, I (hardly ever) go out.

3. It was raining so hard I could (hardly) see the road.

4. When the old woman got on the train, I (offered) her
my seat.

5. I didn't do well on the test because I misunderstood the
(instructions). We were supposed to find the one answer
that didn't make sense, not the best answer.

6. A: Jane's baby is due next month.
B: Jane is (expecting) a baby? I didn't know that!

7. Sorry I'm late. I got (stuck) in traffic on the way here.

8. I can't (tell) if this milk is good or spoiled.

9. I (ought) to go to the gym, but I don't feel like it.

10. A: Want to go to Greg's party with us?
B: Nah. I have to finish this paper. It's due on Monday.
A: OK. (Suit) yourself. It's going to be great!