Phrasal verbs on/off
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb with on/off:
The alarm ___________ after I burnt the toast.
went off (go off)
a soft, rounded fleshy part hanging from the lower margin of the ear
earlobe
Ailment, describes a state where a person cannot fall asleep
Insomnia
A homophone of wail
whale
Whole class question, closest wins:
What's the population of Cork? (2022)
224,004
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb with on/off:
We've finally ___________ all our debts.
paid off (pay off)
the flat part of either side of the head between the forehead and the ear
temple
A substance which makes one perform better
performance-enhancing substance
hoarse
Whole class question, closest wins:
When was Cork founded?
6th century
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb with on/off:
You'll be a pro player? Haha! __________! (doesn't believe him/her)
(of a police officer or other official) pass the hands over (someone) in a search for hidden weapons, drugs, or other items
frisk
a synonym of cure, starting with R
remedy
A homophone of bury
berry
Whole class question, closest wins:
What's the highest temperature recorded in Cork (1991-2020)?
28.7 °C
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb with on/off:
We went to the airport to _____ Dan _____.
see off
hard physical work, especially vigorous polishing or cleaning (two words)
elbow grease
caused by stress and worry, rather than by a physical problem such as an infection; connected with the relationship between the mind and the body
psychosomatic
A homophone of vale
veil
Whole class question, closest wins:
When was Marina Market opened?
2021
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb with on/off:
Many classrooms in this school were made by __________ larger rooms into smaller spaces.
partitioning off (partition off)
to say that you agree with something but do nothing to support it
pay lip service
improper, illegal, or negligent professional behaviour, commonly used in the medical or legal context, M________ (n)
malpractice
A homophone of caught (BrE)
court (BrE)
Whole class question:
Which Cork bus route was the first 24-hour bus line in Ireland?
220