Appendix 1
(did)
The police still don't know who carried ... the attack.
out
away
on
The police still don't know who carried out the attack.
Ann's accident resulted ... a severe head injury.
on
of
in
Ann's accident resulted in a severe head injury.
(complete them, despite possible difficulties)
The government has made some proposals to help the environment, but we don't know whether they'll actually carry them ... .
away
off
through
The government has made some proposals to help the environment, but we don't know whether they'll actually carry them through.
She had difficulty ... keeping her balance on the surfboard.
for
in
of
She had difficulty in keeping her balance on the surfboard.
(managed)
Harry didn't think he would remember what to say in his speech, but in the end he carried it ... .
on
off
through
Harry didn't think he would remember what to say in his speech, but in the end he carried it off .
Tom tried to keep his mind ... winning the race.
of
for
on
Tom tried to keep his mind on winning the race.
(over-excited)
Sarah got carried ... when she passed her exams and started screaming and jumping up and down.
through
away
off
Sarah got carried away when she passed her exams and started screaming and jumping up and down.
Ted couldn't face his fear ... snakes.
in
on
of
Ted couldn't face his fear of snakes.
(continued)
Paul carried ... talking after I had told him to stop.
on
out
away
Paul carried on talking after I had told him to stop.
In spite of her disability, Claire never felt sorry ... herself.
of
for
on
In spite of her disability, Claire never felt sorry for herself.