CNT UNIT 6 - Lesson 1

I ___ travel last year, but I had to cancel my trip because I got sick.

• was going to
• would
• may have
• should

Answer explanation

was going to is used to describe a past plan or intention that did not happen. The other options are grammatically incorrect here.

He said he ___ quit his job, but I don't know if he was serious.

• was going to
• would
• must have
• could

Answer explanation

Use was going to to express a past intention, even if the outcome is unknown. The other modals don't fit this context.

We always thought they ___ get married, but they broke up instead.

• would
• were going to
• should have
• may have

Answer explanation

Use would in a noun clause that follows a past-tense verb like "thought" to describe a past prediction.

If you're not suited for a task, you could say, "I'm not ___ it."

• cut out for
• broken the news to
• mulling over
• giving up

Answer explanation

"Not cut out for" is the correct idiom meaning you don't have the right personality or skills for something.

Before making a big choice, it's wise to ___ it over for a while.

• mull
• talk
• shoot
• drop

Answer explanation

"Mull it over" means to think about something deeply over a period of time.

She hoped her parents wouldn't try to ___ her out of her decision.

• talk
• make
• break
• mull

Answer explanation

To "talk someone out of" something means to persuade them not to do it.

They ___ move to a new city, but they couldn't find affordable housing.

• were going to
• would
• will
• should have

Answer explanation

were going to correctly shows a past plan that was not completed for a specific reason.

When your friend is ready for you to speak, they might just say, "___."

• Shoot
• Drop out
• Give up
• Break

Answer explanation

In this context, "Shoot" is an informal way to say "Go ahead and tell me."

He didn't realize that being a doctor involved so much ___.

• conflict
• resolution
• perseverance
• compassion

Answer explanation

The lesson uses "conflict" to describe the arguments inherent in some professions, like law.

She believed her small company ___ be very successful one day.

• would
• was going to
• must have
• should

Answer explanation

After the verb "believed," would is used in the following noun clause to state a belief about the future from a past perspective.