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Joy English · Level A2 · Animalsjoy-english.com

A day of pet contests

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Understand “would have” and “could have” for the past.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

contest
A competition.
matching
The same or very similar in colour or style.
take care of
To look after someone.

Answer key

  1. I would have gone, but I was busy.“Would have gone” describes something that did not happen in the past.
  2. But Ashley, the pet contests were the best.“Were the best” uses the superlative of “good”.
  3. She and her dog wore matching princess costumes!“Wore” is the past of “wear”.
  4. Ashley, he could have won the Best Catch contest!“Could have won” means it was possible, but it did not happen.
  5. I will take very good care of him!“Will take care of” is a promise about the future.

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