2.3 Simple present and past easy:talk -turn -start -show Flashcards
I need to talk to my boss about the project
She talked to her friend about the upcoming trip
I enjoy talking with my colleagues during lunch
Let’s talk about our plans
It’s better to talk in person about sensitive matters
They decided to talk in person rather than over email.
We need to talk face to face
When there’s a disagreement, it’s best to talk it out.
They sat down to talk it out and find a solution
It’s important to talk openly about your feelings
After work, we often talk shop at the local cafe
I talked on the phone with my parents last night
Can you please turn on the lights
He turned on the TV to watch the news
Don’t forget to turn off the oven when you’re done.”
She turned off her phone during the meeting
Please turn up the volume; I can’t hear the music
He turned up at the party unexpectedly.
It’s too loud; can you turn down the music?
She turned down the job offer
He decided to turn his life around and start afresh
The car made a U-turn and turned around
After months of struggle, things finally began to turn the corner
We are hoping to turn the corner on the economic situation.
At the intersection, turn left to reach the restaurant
Turn right at the traffic light to get to the mall
It’s getting late; I need to turn in for the night (to go to bed)
Make sure to turn in your assignment by tomorrow
The event turned out to be a great success
Despite our worries, everything turned out fine
He decided to turn a blind eye to his friend’s mistakes
“It’s hard to turn a blind eye to injustice
to deliver to an authority:
The police urged the wanted man to turn himself in
Let’s start a new project
he started a book club
I need to start working on my assignment
He started learning to play the guitar
After the mistake, we had to start over
(to begin doing something again)
She decided to start her career over in a new city
We had to start from scratch on the project
He started a conversation with a stranger
Many couples dream of starting a family.
He used a match to start a fire.
I like to start the day with a cup of coffee
She started the day by going for a run
He reached into the car to start the engine
Her fashion choices often start trends
The new technology is expected to start a trend in the industry.
She showed her report to the boss
I’ll be happy to show you around the city
They showed the new employee around the office.
Make sure to show up on time for the meeting
He didn’t show up to the party
She likes to show off her photography skills
He showed off his new car to his friends
She showed a lot of interest in the new project
It’s crucial to show support for your teammates
She showed concern for her friend’s well-being
It’s okay to show emotion in difficult situations
He rarely shows emotion in public
The report showed evidence of a positive trend
The experiment showed clear evidence of success
