Synthesis
Mrs Lam enjoys swimming more than dancing.
Mrs Lam finds swimming more __________________
Mrs Lam enjoys swimming more than dancing.
Mrs Lam finds swimming more enjoyable than dancing.
The noun form for 'exist'
Existence
A Blessing in Disguise
A good thing that seemed bad at first
hinder
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.
The community club arranged a talk in response _________ the recent rise in the crime rate.
The community club arranged a talk in response to the recent rise in the crime rate.
Upon seeing the cat chase the toy mouse, the child laughed.
The child laughed at ___________________________
The child laughed at the sight of the cat chasing the toy mouse.
noun for maintain
maintenance
Steal someone’s thunder
subdue
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
"All the furniture ____________ moved to another room just now," Linda said.
Verb: be
"All the furniture was moved to another room just now," Linda said.
"Don't tell me where you have hidden my present," Ruby told her brother.
Ruby told her brother that he __________________
Ruby told her brother that he was not to tell her where he had hidden her present.
the cleaning device that sucks dirt in
vacuum cleaner
Method to one's madness
a purpose, plan, or underlying reason behind actions that appear chaotic or illogical
obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Ted mentioned ______________(give) his colleagues a treat but soon forgot.
Ted mentioned giving his colleagues a treat but soon forgot.
In dealing with the problem, Ginny showed her courage.
The way Ginny _______________________________
The way Ginny dealt with the problem showed her courage.
scissers
scissors
On the ropes
to be in a very bad situation, close to defeat or failure.
The phrase originates from boxing, where a fighter who is struggling is pushed against the ropes of the ring, becoming trapped and limiting their ability to defend themselves.
unassuming
not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Rajiv, ___________ ill for some time, is glad to finally be able to exercise again.
Rajiv, having been ill for some time, is glad to finally be able to exercise again.
Arun had not washed clothes before and made a mess of it.
Not ____________________________________
Not only had Arun not washed clothes before, he also made a mess of it.
A thousand years. Starts with M
millennium
In over one's head
To be in a situation that is too difficult for you to handle or that is beyond your capabilities
Similar to : out of one's depth
rambunctious
uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.
Please keep clear _________ this area as investigations are still ongoing.
Please keep clear of this area as investigations are still ongoing.