Vocabulary
Phrasal verbs
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100

What 3 words collocate with lifestyle?

live, have, lead

100

I once (turned up) late for a play a was in.

I once arrived late for a play I was in.

100

I usually get that kind of information online. 

obtain

100

Adverbs of frequency are placed ________ the main verb and _________ the auxiliary verb.

before / after

200

Define a sedentary lifestyle

involving little exercise or physical activity

200

I love my lifestyle but I'm not sure I can ______ doing this for much longer.

carry on (continue)

200

It's unusual for me to buy brand new clothes. I get most of what I wear from charity shops.

buy

200

What adverbs of frequency can be placed at the end of the sentence?

sometimes and often

300

Define the word unwinding.

to relax

300

When I'm not on a mountain, you might (find) me hanging on a rope from a wind turbine.

come accross

300

I get suspicious when I go into a clothes shop and see that everything is incredibly cheap.

become

300

What adverb of frequency can be used in the present continuous? what does it express?

always. It expresses annoyance.

400

Define the heard rehearsal

a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance

400

I can get up late and still have time for breakfaste before __________ for work.

setting off (leave)

400

I can get something out of the wardrobe and any feelings of insecurity... will just disappear.


remove rom

400

Which verb is used to make general statements about habitual actions and situations of groups of people or individuals?

Tend to

500

Define the word slopes

(part of) the side of a hill or mountain

500

It might be time to _________ and get a more normal job, something steady and secure.

settle down

500

Paul's parents are concerned about his behaviour. He's always getting into _______ at school

trouble

500

My father ______ read to me when I was a young boy.

used to / would