Disaster Verbs
A strong earthquake ___________ the town of Mountainside last night.
hit
My friends _______________ (go) to a party last night, so they are hungover.
went
a fire which is burning out of control in an area
wildfire
The injured skier called _________ help.
for
The climbers _______________ without food or water for 3 days.
survived
The principal _______________ (talk) and the students were listening.
was talking
a high sea wave, usually caused by an earthquake
tsunami
The weather cleared __________ after the storm
up
The disaster ______________ several buildings and all of the bridges in the city.
damaged
I ___________ (study) when my friend __________ (call) me yesterday
was studying
called
a large amount of snow that falls down a mountain
avalanche
The fire ___________ _______ last night
broke out
The police asked the family to _____________ their home because it could suddenly collapse.
evacuate
I ______ (have) a terrifying experience while I ____________(visit) my aunt in Australia
had / was visiting
a strong storm with very powerful winds
hurricane
We must _________ ______ the wedding. I'm not sure that I love you.
put off
My cousin ______________ the soda can when it exploded.
was shaking
COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO IT MEANS THE SAME AS THE FIRST
The firefighters arrived while the fire was still burning.
The fire was still burning __________________________ arrived. (FIREFIGHTERS)
when the firefighters
a large amount of water that covers an area of land
flood
Suddenly, the lights ___________ _________ and I was really scared. I was on the phone and I _________ ________ my conversation.
went off
broke off