Complete Collocations
build ___ (the ability to keep making physical effort)
stamina / endurance
What do you use to hit a tennis ball?
a racket
After a stressful shift, I need to ___ before bed. (relax)
unwind / wind down
Every Friday we ___ speaking at the language exchange. (practise)
practise
Which cooking tool would you pack to fry eggs?
a frying pan
creative ___ (an activity for expressing creativity)
outlet
Name the safety equipment used for climbing in the lesson.
a harness
I was so focused on painting that I ___ and missed lunch.
lost track of time
This month I ___ a scarf for my sister. (knit)
am knitting
Before singing, remember to ___ your voice.
warm up
attention ___ (how long you can focus)
span
Name two things you use to knit a scarf.
yarn and needles
At the meetup, a quick game helped us ___ before introductions.
break the ice
Last Sunday she ___ the herbs into a bigger pot. (move)
moved
Recommend a beginner-friendly group for someone new in town who wants to practise languages.
A language exchange; it offers speaking practice and a shared interest. Accept an equivalent suitable group with an explanation.
keep someone ___ (help them continue by checking progress)
accountable
What keeps a camera still?
a tripod
I learned to bake by ___; my first three loaves failed.
trial and error
I ___ pottery before, so the trial lesson will be my first. (never try)
have never tried
Compare knitting and pottery for a screen-free creative activity at home. Mention equipment.
Knitting uses yarn and needles; pottery uses clay and may need more space or equipment. Both can be screen-free creative outlets. Accept a clear comparison.
for the ___ of fun
sake
Name the tool for playing guitar and the tools for playing drums.
a pick; drumsticks
I made the sauce ___ instead of buying a ready-made jar.
from scratch
Correct both errors: I used to had stage fright. We have rehearsed since six months.
I used to have stage fright. We have rehearsed for six months.
Lee has stage fright and wants to learn music. Suggest a realistic first session and one way to reduce pressure.
For example: Practise one chord at home for 15 minutes without an audience. Accept another realistic plan addressing the fear.