Self-study Unit 4: 11/202/2024
Instructions: Read each sentence carefully and identify which phrase best
completes it. Choose from the following options:
1. Beyond the realm of possibility
2. In the blink of an eye
3. Out of this world
4. Touch base with reality
5. A trip down memory lane
6. Light years away
7. Lost in the space-time
8. A journey into the unknown
9. A window to another dimension
Sentences:
1. Winning the championship after being at the bottom of the league seemed
__________.
2. The new VR game was so immersive, it felt like __________.
3. After hours of daydreaming, it was time to __________.
4. The old photographs took her on __________.
5. The advancements in AI technology are __________ compared to what we had a
decade ago.
6. The scientist felt __________ while trying to solve the complex equations.
7. The sudden change in weather happened __________.
8. Starting a new job in a different country felt like __________.
9. The ancient artifact seemed like __________.
1. If only
Usage: "If only" is used to express a wish or regret about a situation that is
not true or did not happen.
Example: If only I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
o Explanation: This sentence expresses regret about not studying
harder in the past, which resulted in not passing the exam.
2. Suppose
Usage: "Suppose" is used to introduce a hypothetical situation or to make a
suggestion.
Example: Suppose we go to the beach tomorrow, would you like that?
o Explanation: This sentence is suggesting a hypothetical situation of
going to the beach tomorrow and asking for the other person's
opinion on it.
3. What if
Usage: "What if" is used to ask about the possible consequences of a
hypothetical situation.
Example: What if it rains tomorrow? Should we cancel the picnic?
o Explanation: This sentence is asking about the potential outcome
(canceling the picnic) if a hypothetical situation (it raining tomorrow)
occurs.
Practice Sentences
1. If only
a. I didn't set an alarm. I overslept.
b. I didn't take the job offer. Now I regret it.
c. She didn't tell me about the meeting. I missed it.
2. Suppose
a. We leave early. We might avoid traffic.
b. You win the lottery. What would you do?
c. We try the new recipe. It might be delicious.
3. What if
a. We get lost. How will we find our way back?
b. The power goes out. What will we do?
c. It starts snowing. Should we cancel the trip?