15.05 Flashcards
Likely
probable or having a high probability of happening or being true.
if the weather forecast predicts a high probability of rain, it is likely to ____.
if the weather forecast predicts a high probability of rain, it is likely to rain.
It’s likely _____she will arrive soon
It’s likely that she will arrive soon
She is likely ____ win the award if she continues to work hard
She is likely to win the award if she continues to work hard
It is unlikely ____ he will change his mind.
It is unlikely that he will change his mind.”
The new policy will improve the situation to some ____, but it won’t solve all the problems.
The new policy will improve the situation to some extent, but it won’t solve all the problems.
The company’s profits are ___________ $10 million a year.
The company’s profits are in the region of $10 million a year.
the company was ___________ bankruptcy before they received a last-minute loan.
he company was on the brink of bankruptcy before they received a last-minute loan.
on the brink + ing: The company is ___________ launching a new product that they hope will be a game-changer.
The company is on the brink of launching a new product that they hope will be a game-changer.
I don’t have any objection to _______ (attend) the meeting tomorrow.
I don’t have any objection to attending the meeting tomorrow.
I’m thinking of taking a day off next week, would you raise any objection to me _____ that?
I’m thinking of taking a day off next week, would you raise any objection to me doing that?
They can’t stand _____ stuck in traffic.
They can’t stand being stuck in traffic.
They can’t bear ____criticized in public.
They can’t bear being criticized in public.
The verb “stop” can be used with either “to” or “-ing” form of a verb, depending on the context and meaning of the sentence.
“Stop + to + verb” is used to indicate that an action is interrupted in order to do something else:
“I stopped to tie my shoe.”
“He stopped to take a break.”
“They stopped to ask for directions.”
In each of these examples, the verb “stop” is followed by “to” and the base form of the verb, indicating that the action is temporarily paused in order to do something else.
The verb “stop” can be used with either “to” or “-ing” form of a verb, depending on the context and meaning of the sentence.
“Stop + to + verb” is used to indicate that an action is interrupted in order to do something else:
“I stopped to tie my shoe.”
“He stopped to take a break.”
“They stopped to ask for directions.”
In each of these examples, the verb “stop” is followed by “to” and the base form of the verb, indicating that the action is temporarily paused in order to do something else.
“Stop + -ing” is used to indicate that an action is completely ceased or halted:
“I stopped smoking last year.”
“He stopped drinking after he realized it was causing problems.”
“They stopped arguing and decided to work together.”
“Stop + -ing” is used to indicate that an action is completely ceased or halted:
“I stopped smoking last year.”
“He stopped drinking after he realized it was causing problems.”
“They stopped arguing and decided to work together.”
structure of regret:
I regret meeting him, I regret going to the party (past) or having + p.p.
regret to:
“I regret to” is used to express a sense of apology or regret about delivering bad news or information. “I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.”
The verb “forget” can be used with either “to” or “-ing” form of a verb, depending on the context and meaning of the sentence.
“Forget + to + verb” is used to indicate that someone forgets to do something they were supposed to do:
“I forgot to lock the door when I left the house.”
“She forgot to send the email to her boss.”
“They forgot to buy milk at the grocery store.”
The verb “forget” can be used with either “to” or “-ing” form of a verb, depending on the context and meaning of the sentence.
“Forget + to + verb” is used to indicate that someone forgets to do something they were supposed to do:
“I forgot to lock the door when I left the house.”
“She forgot to send the email to her boss.”
“They forgot to buy milk at the grocery store.”
“Forget + -ing” is used to indicate that someone forgets something that happened in the past or forgets an ongoing action:
“I forgot locking the door this morning.”
“She forgot sending the email to her boss yesterday.”
“They forgot buying milk at the grocery store last week.”
“Forget + -ing” is used to indicate that someone forgets something that happened in the past or forgets an ongoing action:
“I forgot locking the door this morning.”
“She forgot sending the email to her boss yesterday.”
“They forgot buying milk at the grocery store last week.”
“Remember + to + verb” is used to indicate that someone remembers to do something they were supposed to do:
“I remembered to lock the door before I left the house.”
“She remembered to send the email to her boss before the deadline.”
“They remembered to buy milk at the grocery store.”
“Remember + to + verb” is used to indicate that someone remembers to do something they were supposed to do:
“I remembered to lock the door before I left the house.”
“She remembered to send the email to her boss before the deadline.”
“They remembered to buy milk at the grocery store.”
In each of these examples, “remember” is followed by “to” and
“Remember + -ing” is used to indicate that someone remembers something that was happening or ongoing:
“I remember locking the door this morning.”
“She remembers sending the email to her boss yesterday.”
“They remember buying milk at the grocery store last week.”
“Remember + -ing” is used to indicate that someone remembers something that was happening or ongoing:
“I remember locking the door this morning.”
“She remembers sending the email to her boss yesterday.”
“They remember buying milk at the grocery store last week.”
