Phrasal Verbs
Sandra! Stop _______ (_______) _____ your zipper on that jacket, and let me undo it for you!
messing about with
I put a lot of effort and energy _____ my new job.
into
Often, a child has an _________ problem compared to that of an adult.
SIGNIFY
insignificant
vastly vs. deeply (adverbs)
vastly - far apart, distance between, extent, space.
deeply - profoundly, with depth, submerged in, immersed, etc.
I am now a seasoned solo traveller.
I have a lot of experience travelling alone, etc.
Mrs. Diaz doesn't really want to ___ _____ the whole history of her migration from Nicaragua, it's a very long tale. Point is, she has overcome a lot.
go into
What is Jeffrey hinting ___ ? I don't understand his passive aggressive behavior.
at
Theresa will ________ the fact that he has arrived late every Wednesday, since he has basketball practice.
LOOK
overlook
distinguish vs. determine (verbs)
distinguish - tell the difference, to see subtle differences, comparison of 2 or more things.
determine - to decide, discover, to concretely find, not really comparing.
Not a glazed look in the room!
No one (in the audience) was bored.
I'm not really sure this video will _______ ___ with younger viewers.
catch on
Her difficulties in relationships all stem ____ her desire for control, which was rooted in a chaotic childhood.
from
Mr. Levering wouldn't be such a snob if he hadn't grown up being told that he should set himself apart from all other people. BROUGHT
If Mr. Levering _____________ with the input that he is indeed above all others, he wouldn't be a snob.
hadn't been brought up
whatever vs. however (conjunctions)
however - in any way, manner, degree, quantity of something, etc.
Allison is really open-minded.
Allison doesn't judge people/doesn't discriminate/considers all points of view, is very tolerant of differences.
Going to the gym always _____ ___ _____ ___ me. I'm just useless after!
These fossils date ___ to the Paleocene period.
back
It's not an ___________ amount of people who are addicted to their algorithms, most users have some level of difficulty putting their phones down. SIGNIFY
insignificant
(not is there to add emphasis)
while vs. since (conjunctions)
while - one thing is true, but another is as well, simultaneous
(though, although, even though)
since - dependent on another thing, cause/effect
(because, as)
He questions the truth of her statement.
He is not sure whether to believe/her statement is true.
When attempting to motivate students, people often say _____ it ___, you're doing well!
keep it up
The habitat is ___ the brink of collapse. If we do not act, these animals will become extinct.
on
We haven't closed the deal, but we expect to in the near future. AS
The deal has not closed, _______, but we expect it will soon.
as of yet/as yet
alleged vs. confirmed (adjectives)
alleged - speculated, without proof, accused, said that, rumored.
confirmed - with facts, proof, 100% certain of something
Three cheers for Alex, despite being a bit of a third wheel, he's managed to be integrated into the team.
Congratulations to/hooray for Alex, even though/though/although three's a crowd/he's an added person/he has fit in/has become a part of the team.