Crossword – Irregular Verbs 13
Across
1 Grandmother was (upset) with Uncle Rich because he didn’t send her a letter. (5)
4 The eloping couple (leave) in the middle of the night. (4)
6 Unfortunately, that wasn’t the first time the children (misunderstand) the teacher’s instructions. (13)
9 I (think) Jack was on vacation this week. (7)
11 In the Depression, Grandmother had (forego) supper herself many a time so her children would not have to go to bed hungry. (8)
14 Maxine behaves just like a (spoil) brat. (6)
16 The clock doesn’t work anymore because somebody (wind) it too much. (5)
17 The boss was pleased with Mary’s department because they (underspend) all other departments in our division. (10)
19 The host was embarrassed to learn he had (run) out of wine. (3)
20 We were (wake) up at four in the morning by the birds singing before the dawn. (5)
21 Tight pants are a sure sign that you have (overeat). (9)
23 Susan (cling) to the doctor’s every word, and never gave up hope for a recovery. (5)
25 The program is to be (telecast) next Sunday night at 7 p.m. (8)
26 I’ve never seen such an intricately (weave) pattern. (5)
27 He’s (dig) his own grave by nursing his desire for revenge. (3)
28 I’ve (keep) my promise; have you? (4)
29 The boys (sing) as loud as they could to embarrass the teacher. (4)
Down
2 How is your last name (spell)? (5)
3 The experimental aircraft was (test-fly) between Oshkosh and Rhinelander. (4-5)
5 Even a fool could have (foresee) that asking Danny to babysit was going to be a disaster. (8)
6 As I was going to St. Ives, I (meet) a man with seven wives. (3)
7 Mr. Smith (shake) my hand so vigorously I thought it was going to fall off. (5)
8 After the military (overthrow) the dictator, it was a dangerous time for our country. (9)
10 In talking to him I (get) the idea he wants to go in business for himself. (3)
12 She’s definitely an (outspeak) lady, and someone who is not easily deterred. (9)
13 Will you please tell the jury exactly what you (see)? (3)
15 As part of his initiation, the pledge (undergo) a humiliating hazing. (9)
17 Without being asked, my brother and I (undertake) the spring cleaning for Mother this year. (9)
18 Our neighbor (do) not mow his lawn all summer. (3)
19 The trip to her hometown had only (reawake) bad feelings about her former classmates. (8)
21 Rick lost his chance to buy the antique when another broker (outbid) him on it. (6)
22 The teacher (mean) to give the class an extra week to study for the big test. (5)
23 Mother was horrified to see that Timmy had (cut) the baby’s hair with some kiddie scissors he had found. (3)
24 With Bud, it’s a (give) that there will be no leftover pie – apple is his favorite. (5)
26 The river (be) frozen all the way across due to the cold spell we’ve had this past week. (3)
Idiom Focus: Common English Idioms 15
Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words. Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.
in the black: make a profit, have a positive bank balance
Example:
Thanks to everyone’s hard work this fourth quarter, our company ended this fiscal year in the black.
in the nick of time: at the last minute, without any time to spare
Example:
Superman saved Lois Lane from the fiery space aliens in the nick of time.
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 36
Across
1 Big boat for sailing the ocean (4)
3 Building for learning (6)
6 Restaurant worker (6)
8 Daughter of a king (8)
9 Free from danger (4)
11 Therefore (2)
12 Discipline for someone who does something wrong (10)
13 A word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
15 Street (4)
16 A statement that is not strong enough to express how good, bad, etc something really is (14)
18 Opposite of “begin” (3)
19 Worked against something someone was trying to do (10)
21 One time (4)
22 Rope (4)
24 Opposite of “something” (7)
25 Overweight (3)
27 Years old (3)
28 ____ , did, done (2)
30 Frozen water (3)
32 Place for swimming (4)
34 Some organs, like the appendix (9)
37 Conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
38 The act of making something stronger (13)
Down
1 When someone or something is replaced by someone or something else (12)
2 Tube used for moving water (4)
3 Something that stimulates (8)
4 Exaggeration (13)
5 Top quality (5-4)
7 Ash or fine powder (7)
10 Agent (14)
14 Often (8)
17 A, an, ____ (3)
20 Precise information (6)
22 Scientist who studies chemicals (7)
23 Color of a strawberry (3)
26 Fall fruit (5)
29 Preposition (2)
31 Always (4)
33 Possess (3)
35 Look (3)
36 To move or develop more slowly than others (3)
Idiom Focus: Common English Idioms 14
Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words. Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.
How come?: Why?
Example:
How come Jessie wasn’t at Linda’s party? I thought they were best friends.
in ages: for a very long time
Example:
I haven’t had lemon meringue pie in ages.
Crossword – TOEFL 10
Across
1 Obscene or indecent (4)
6 Impossible to satisfy (10)
8 Performed with a natural, offhand ease (4)
10 Angry or threatening behavior or feelings that often result in fighting (10)
11 Fearless (8)
15 Luxurious (7)
16 Judge, evaluate (8)
17 Juicy (9)
18 Distort (4)
19 To appropriate dishonestly for one’s own use; embezzle (14)
21 Not employed or busy (4)
23 To strive for victory or supremacy; contend (3)
25 A beginner (4)
26 Deep distress or misery, as from grief; wretchedness (3)
28 Harmful (7)
29 Likely (3)
30 Move from side to side or up and down, especially rapidly and repeatedly (3)
31 Lacking in brightness (3)
Down
1 Fail to keep up (3)
2 Mournful cry (4)
3 Swing loosely (6)
4 Colorful and quickly changing (13)
5 Your face or expression (11)
7 To give or send out (4)
8 Space (3)
9 Prohibit (3)
11 A curse (11)
12 Repay (9)
13 Too bold or self-confident (12)
14 Increasing gradually as more is added, or something happens (10)
16 Attack someone or something (6)
20 Stocky (5)
22 Careless (3)
24 A period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
25 To draw or pull behind by a chain or line (3)
27 Strange, peculiar (3)
Idiom Focus: Common English Idioms 13
Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words. Currently, we’re looking at some common English idioms.
head out for: leave, go in the direction of, move towards
Example:
We’re heading out for Minnesota next week to do some ice fishing.
hit the hay // hit the sack: go to bed
Example:
Well, it’s after midnight – I guess it’s time to hit the hay / hit the sack.
