Idioms and expressions
January 8th, 2011 in Improve English
Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms and expressions.
1. How did these things ——————-?
a) come about
b) come by
c) bring about
d) go about
January 8th, 2011 in Improve English
Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms and expressions.
1. How did these things ——————-?
a) come about
b) come by
c) bring about
d) go about
November 21st, 2010 in Vocabulary
Take something for granted: accept it as true, certain to happen
We take so many things for granted – like pure water to drink and good food to eat.
November 15th, 2010 in Vocabulary
Complete the following sentences using the appropriate phrasal verb.
1. Physical exercise is a great way to ————— one’s superfluous energy.
September 1st, 2010 in Vocabulary
Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrasal verbs.
1. Is it wise to —————- appearances?
a) go with
b) go by
c) go down
d) go for
August 1st, 2010 in Vocabulary, Words
1. His uncle ————- him.
a) looks after
b) looks at
c) looks for
d) looks up
2. He ————- upon his poor cousins.
a) looks up
b) looks down
c) looks after
d) looks into
July 19th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning, Improve English
Person
The label person refers to the grammatical category which distinguishes participants in a conversation. English distinguishes three persons: first person, second person and third person.
July 17th, 2010 in English Quiz
Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrasal verbs.
1. He ————— an air of dignity.
a) puts on
b) puts off
c) puts down
d) puts out