Word Building
On his ..... (RETIRE), Mr Smith was given a gold watch as a token of the firm's appreciation.
RETIREMENT
Doctors have come ____ _____ a new way of treating hernia.
UP WITH
Adventure travelers, unlike tourists, like to go off the b_______ t________.
BEATEN TRACK
I would strongly advise you to be ..... time for the lecture.
ON
What is the tribal name of the indigenous people of New Zealand?
Maori
Oliver is far too biased to look at the issue ...... (OBJECT)
OBJECTIVELY
CONGRATULATIONS!
BONUS POINTS!
I need to speak to the kids about this; but on s_______ t________, perhaps I'll wait until my husband gets home.
SECOND THOUGHTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
BONUS POINTS!
BAD LUCK!
YOU LOSE THESE POINTS! :-(
The report went into ..... (EXHAUST) detail about the company's failings.
EXHAUSTIVE
Your teacher has had an emergency, so I will stand ____ _____ her today.
IN FOR
His only option was to go home and face t_____ m_______.
THE MUSIC
Sugar causes all kinds of health problems, ..... to mention tooth decay.
NOT
What is the nickname for Ireland? ___________ Isle
Emerald Isle
BAD LUCK!
YOU LOSE THESE POINTS! :-(
This repair work is likely to set me _____ more than $1000.
BACK
BAD LUCK!
YOU LOSE THESE POINTS! :-(
There are many questions _______ it comes to music therapy and its effectiveness.
WHEN
What is the name of the long hollow musical instrument typical for Australia?
didgeridoo
There was a severe look of ..... (APPROVE) on the man's face as a car drove by blasting out music.
DISAPPROVAL
She has good intentions but she never carries _____ _____ them.
THROUGH WITH
Kate has been d_______ in the d________ since she failed her exam. We need to cheer her up.
DOWN IN THE DUMPS
Our survival as a species __________ on how we treat our planet.
DEPENDS
Which English-speaking country has three capital cities?
South Africa (Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town)