Prepositions
The kids are playing _____ the backyard while their toys are scattered _____ the grass. Their dog is sitting patiently _____ the gate, waiting to come inside.
The kids are playing in the backyard while their toys are scattered on the grass. Their dog is sitting patiently at the gate, waiting to come inside.
I wrote a heartfelt letter my best friend, thanking her being such a supportive person. It felt good to express my feelings in words. When I handed the letter her, she smiled and promised keep it forever.
I wrote a heartfelt letter to my best friend, thanking her for being such a supportive person. It felt good to express my feelings in words. When I handed the letter to her, she smiled and promised to keep it forever.
What does 'call off' mean?
to cancel
Crook
Sick or unwell
She recommended me that I take a few days off from work.
She recommended that I take a few days off from work.
Jane was waiting for me _____ the bus stop when I arrived. I told her I was stuck _____ traffic because of an accident _____ the highway.
Jane was waiting for me at the bus stop when I arrived. I told her I was stuck in traffic because of an accident on the highway.
Sarah baked a cake her grandmother’s birthday. She spent the entire afternoon decorating it with frosting and sprinkles. Later, she drove her grandmother’s house to deliver the cake personally. Her grandmother was thrilled and thanked her warmly the thoughtful gesture.
Sarah baked a cake for her grandmother’s birthday. She spent the entire afternoon decorating it with frosting and sprinkles. Later, she drove to her grandmother’s house to deliver the cake personally. Her grandmother was thrilled and thanked her warmly for the thoughtful gesture.
What does 'throw up' mean?
to vomit
Togs
Swimming clothes
Unfortunately, the species has gotten extinct due to human activity.
Unfortunately, the species has gone/become extinct due to human activity.
We met _____ the park near my house. There’s a big bench _____ the corner where we sat and talked. Later, we decided to have dinner _____ the restaurant by the river.
We met in the park near my house. There’s a big bench at the corner where we sat and talked. Later, we decided to have dinner at the restaurant by the river.
The teacher explained the instructions carefully the students, ensuring they understood the assignment. She broke down the complex concepts smaller, manageable parts. When one student asked a question, she patiently clarified it the entire class.
The teacher explained the instructions carefully to the students, ensuring they understood the assignment. She broke down the complex concepts into smaller, manageable parts. When one student asked a question, she patiently clarified it for the entire class.
What does 'get over' mean?
to recover from
Chook
Chicken
She’s trying to concentrate herself on finishing her degree.
She’s trying to concentrate on finishing her degree.
The keys are _____ my bag, not _____ the shelf where I usually keep them. I remember putting them _____ the front pocket before I came home.
The keys are in my bag, not on the shelf where I usually keep them. I remember putting them in the front pocket before I came home.
Mark applied a position at a tech company, hoping they'd recognize his skills. He prepared a detailed resume and wrote a cover letter the hiring manager. After submitting his application, he waited anxiously a response, wondering if he'd done enough to stand out.
Mark applied for a position at a tech company, hoping they'd recognize his skills. He prepared a detailed resume and wrote a cover letter to the hiring manager. After submitting his application, he waited anxiously for a response, wondering if he'd done enough to stand out.
What does 'drop out' mean?
to quit
Durry / Dart / Bunga / Burner
Cigarette
If you would’ve told me, I would have given you my honest advice.
If you had told me, I would have given you my honest advice.
I left my phone _____ the kitchen table, but now I can’t find it. Maybe someone moved it while I was _____ the living room. I’ll check _____ the drawer next to the sink.
I left my phone on the kitchen table, but now I can’t find it. Maybe someone moved it while I was in the living room. I’ll check in the drawer next to the sink.
I sent a package my friend last week, but it hasn't arrived yet. She lives quite far away, so it might take some time. The gift I chose her is something personal and thoughtful. I hope it brings a smile her face when she receives it.
I sent a package to my friend last week, but it hasn't arrived yet. She lives quite far away, so it might take some time. The gift I chose for her is something personal and thoughtful. I hope it brings a smile to her face when she receives it.
What does 'chicken out' mean?
to decide not to do something out of fear
Flat out
Extremely busy
At first I studied engineering in college, but I ended getting a marketing degree.
At first I studied engineering in college, but I ended UP getting a marketing degree.