“Break the ice” means making people feel more comfortable at the start of a conversation. Its origin helps explain the modern meaning.
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Hypothetical Meaning Review Exercise
C1 ESL multiple-choice gap-fill exercise on hypothetical meaning, including counterfactual conditionals, mixed conditionals, wishes, if only, as if/as though, would rather, suppose/supposing, but for, otherwise, and unreal past forms.
Waive vs. wave: what is the difference?
Waive means to give up a right or requirement. Wave refers to a motion, a signal, or a rolling swell of water or energy.
Finished and Unfinished Time Exercise
Title: Finished and Unfinished Time Exercise; CEFR level: B1; focus: present perfect with unfinished time vs past simple with finished time expressions.
Prophecy vs. prophesy: what is the difference?
Prophecy is a noun, and prophesy is a verb. Learn the difference, see clear examples, and avoid a very common mix up.