family expressions
It's a particular trait or characteristic that is often passed through generations.
run in the family
Rural
ROO-ruhl
The double "r" and "l" sounds make it awkward to say smoothly.
what time does the plane ________________?
a) take after
b) take over
c) take off
d) take back
take off
what is the sound of the word children?
It's the "tch" sound
when someone looks exactly like another person - usually a parent or close relative.
the spitting image of
Colonel
KER-nul
Its pronunciation is irregular and confusing based on spelling.
I ___________ what I said. I should'nt have agreed to that.
a) take it all in
b) take over
c)take up
d) take back
take back
what is the sound of the word politician?
It's a "ch" sound
this expression is used to address someone who is related to you by blood.
my own flesh and blood
Asterisk
AS-tuh-risk
Commonly mispronounced as “asterix”; final "sk" sound is tricky.
"She really _________ her grandmother—they both have the same sharp wit and love for storytelling."
a) take up
b) take after
c) take back
d) take on
take after
What is the sound of the word mutual?
It's a "tch" sound
it refers to a family member who is considered different from the rest, often because of behavior or choices that don’t fit the family’s norms or expectations.
the black sheep of the family
Anemone
uh-NEM-uh-nee
The repeated "n" and "m" sounds trip people up.
I know you've been meaning to go to that new coffee shop. I'll ________ next week.
a) take you throught it
b) take over
c) take on
d) take you out
take you out
what is the sound of the word physician?
It's a "ch" sound
It means that children often resemble their parents in terms of personality, behavior, habits, or appearance.
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
Mischievous
MIS-chuh-vuhs
Often mispronounced as mis-CHEE-vee-us.
She'll have to ___________ her family business in a few days.
a) take in
b) take over
c) take up
d) take on
take over
what is the sound of the expression meet you?
It's a "tch" sound