KOWLEDGE CHECK

Which one of these verbs mean "to invite someone to go with you somewhere socially, esp. because you have romantic feelings for the person"?

• hang out with

• ask somebody out on a date

• regret

Which of these verbs mean "to feel sorry or repentant about something you did or you didn't do"?

• regret

• bet

• hang out

A husband and a wife, a boyfriend and a girlfriend are also called:

• acquaintances

• a couple

• relatives

a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend is

• a stranger

• a friend

• an acquaintance

relaxed and not easily upset or worried

• snob

• easygoing

• moody

Let's talk about regrets:

Yesterday, I received my test score. I failed the test :( .

Express regret:

• I should studied more

• I should have studied more

• I study more

I broke up with my girlfriend one year ago. Now, I'm alone. :(

Express regret:

• I should not have broken up with her.

• I should broke up with her.

• I should break up with her.

A: Last week during my job interview, I couldn't speak in English. I felt nervous.

Express regret:

• I shouldn't have my English classes.

• I should have missed my English classes

• I should have attended my English classes.

Let's talk about past possibilities.

A: Yesterday, I had a terrible headache.

• You could have used your glasses when working with the computer.

• You could have continued looking at the computer screen.

Let's talk about past possibilities.

A: Mana's concerts were amazing and I didn't go. :(

• B: You could have stayed at home.

• B: You could have bought tickets for the concert, but you wasted your money on impulse items.