Words you know: complete the sentences

open up · break the ice · household · extended family · awkward silence

• In our large ____ , three generations live together in Denver.
• The host told a funny joke to ____ at the dinner party.
• An ____ followed when nobody answered the difficult question.
• It takes time for shy people to ____ to new neighbors.
• Every ____ in Portland needs to pay utility bills each month.

Remember: Present simple and continuous & state verbs

• Right now, my parents [remodel / are remodeling] their kitchen in Miami.
• I [know / am knowing] a great electrician in Chicago.
• She usually [hires / is hiring] professional contractors for big jobs.
• This hammer [belongs / is belonging] to my grandfather in Boston.

Remember: Question forms: subject and indirect questions

• Who [painted / did paint] the front door yesterday?
• Could you tell me where [the hardware store is / is the hardware store] ?
• What [happened / did happen] to the kitchen ceiling during the storm?
• Do you know how much [the tiles cost / do the tiles cost] ?

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