Sports Expressions
to follow what is generally held to be the correct line of behavior.
To play by the rules
A splitting ...
headache
A British phrasal verb meaning 'to be interested in something'
Keen on
The name of a clause which is NOT needed for the meaning of a sentence
Non-defining relative clause
The person who has been in this class the longest
Mr. Chen
abandon a struggle; admit defeat.
To throw in the towel
When staring at a screen for long periods of time you may develop - -.
Eyestrain
A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something. (D...)
Devotee
A clause which lacks the relative pronoun
The Prime Minister of Canada (as of 2019)
Justin Trudeau
To be even in a race, competition, or comparison.
Be neck and neck
A torn -
ligament
An adjective meaning 'of the heart'.
Cardiac
Reduce the following
The free concert which was held in the park last night was attended by hundreds of people.
The free concert held in the park last night was attended by hundreds of people.
The part of the CPE which requires you to speak without interruption for 2 minutes.
Speaking Part 3
To be unable to answer a question or solve a problem because it is too difficult
To be stumped (for an idea)
The invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents
Infection
Simple organic compounds which join together to make peptides.
Amino acids
What word is missing?
That personal fitness trainer, _________ DVD made millions, is appearing on TV.
WHOSE
This phrase features this fine phonetic phenomenon.
Alliteration
To make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them or preparing them for it.
To throw in the deep end
The sporty sounding common name for lateral epicondylitis
Tennis elbow
A flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something.
Blandishment
Correct this phrase WITHOUT using a relative pronoun
Neil Armstrong was the first person walking on the moon.
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.
Leo's favorite animal
Fox