vocabulary
phrasal verbs
referring back (anaphoric)
referring forward (cataphoric)
100

which vocabulary word means:

extremely happy and excited?

over the moon

100

which phrasal verb means:

to think wrongly that something is something else?

mistake...for...

100

Read the sentence. Which word is referring back?

She moved to Hollywood when her career took off but hated it there.

there

100

Read the sentence. Which word is referring forward?

You won't believe this: I'm moving to New York!

this

200

which vocabulary word means:

very shocking and unacceptable?

outrageous

200

which phrasal verb means:

to spend time walking around a place with no particular purpose, especially because you feel sorry for yourself?

mope around

200

Read the sentences. Which word (or words) is referring back?

'Look over there. Isn't that the guy from the coffee ad?'

'Yep, that's right.'

that's

200

Read the sentence. Which word (or words) is referring forward?

He looks like he's in trouble, doesn't he, the man over there?

He

300

What does 'dazzle' mean?

to impress somebody a lot with your beauty, skills, etc.

300

which phrasal verb means:

to do something badly or spoil something

screw...up

300

Read the sentence. Which word is referring back?

We earned so much back in the 80s, but the world was a different place then.

then

300

Read the sentence. Which word is referring forward?

When he got it, David rang his mum straight away to tell her about his new job.

it

400

what does 'lift one's spirits' mean?

to cheer up; make someone feel happy after feeling low

400

What does revel in mean?

to take pleasure or delight in something

400

Read the sentences. Which word is referring back?

People are earning more with every passing year. It is safe to assume this will continue to be the case.

this

400

Read the sentence. Which word is referring forward?

A few weeks before he died, my father gave me an old cigar box.

he

500

What does 'awesome' mean?

very impressive or very difficult and perhaps rather frightening

500

which phrasal verb means:

to become familiar with something new, especially a new job

ease into

500

Read the sentences. Which word (or words) is referring back?

'Right, there are thousands waiting out there. Smile!' Madonna opened the door and did so.

did so

500

Read the sentences. Which word (or words) is referring forward?

There is an object of great value inside my house, a diamond ring, and I want you to find it for me.

an object of great value