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Crossword – Irregular Verbs 7 (solution)
Posted on 2012/09/10
Crossword – Irregular Verbs 7
Posted on 2012/09/09
To complete this crossword, use the appropriate past tense / past participle of the verb in the parentheses.
Across
1 I would have kept the sweater if it had still (fit) me. (3)
2 Jackie (set) the flower vase on the doily in the middle of the table. (3)
4 News of the terrible accident (spread) quickly throughout the small town. (6)
5 Will Rogers said, “I never (meet) a man I didn’t like.” (3)
7 We (build) our business through hard work and dedication. (5)
11 Without any thought, Mike ruined our sandcastle and (undo) all our hours of patient work. (5)
12 All the records were (typewrite) in those days. (11)
14 Clothes were (strew) about hither and thither, like a hurricane had struck the boys’ room. (6)
15 Though we be small and few in number, we will not let ourselves be (outfight). (9)
16 The recluse lived in a (forsake) place, in the back of beyond. (8)
18 Many people were dismayed that the Supreme Court (uphold) the incompetently written piece of legistlation. (6)
22 Uh-oh! Now you’ve (let) the cat out of the bag! (3)
24 The children were so far behind in their schoolwork that they had to be (spoon-feed) all the necessary information for the project. (5-3)
25 The widow (seek) everywhere for her missing son. (6)
27 “Winston, you are (drink)!” “Madam, you are ugly. And tomorrow morning I shall be sober.” (5)
28 Leaders are born, not (make). (4)
29 The young mother gently (lay) her child in the cradle. (4)
Down
1 The strict father (forbid) his sons to play with the neighborhood children. (7)
2 Before I knew what was going on, the detective had (stride) into the room and taken charge. (8)
3 This vehicle model was (test-drive) extensively before it was introduced to the public at the car show. (4-6)
4 Jake (sit) down in the barber chair. (3)
5 I’m afraid you have (misunderstand) what I was trying to say. (13)
6 The new bride was (hurt) by her mother-in-law’s careless remarks. (4)
8 The toddler (lay) down next to the puppy and pretended to snore. (3)
9 As soon as the alarm rang, the firemen (spring) into action. (6)
10 I must have missed that movie – I hope it will be (rebroadcast) sometime soon. (11)
12 He’s not as smart as he (think) he was. (7)
13 The plane was (test-fly) in all kinds of weather to make sure the design had no flaws. (4-5)
17 She (kneel) quietly by the bedside and wept. (5)
19 The recording industry would love it if their CDs were not allowed to be (resell). (6)
20 Determined to leave home, Pete hitchhiked out West, holding a sign that read “Arizona or (bust).” (4)
21 As soon as we gave the dog a bone, she went out into the garden and (dig) a hole for it. (3)
23 Grandmother doesn’t like to have her picture (take). (5)
26 That’s funny – I thought I (have) a screwdriver here somewhere. (3)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 25
Posted on 2012/09/02
Across
1 a pronoun used to say that something exists or happens (5)
3 rock or earth from which metal can be obtained (3)
6 the part of the body that pumps blood (5)
8 opposite of inside (7)
10 conjunction used for comparing two things (2)
11 a word used to show how far back in the past something happened (3)
12 a small round container, usually with a handle, that you use for drinking something (3)
13 repeated addition (14)
17 what is likely or something that is likely (11)
19 when tears come from your eyes (3)
20 something that happens (5)
21 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
22 a place where you go to watch a movie or see a stage play (7)
24 opposite of up (4)
27 the ability to behave in a sensible way and make practical decisions (11)
31 a small door in a fence or a wall (4)
32 customer (6)
33 not dead, alive (6)
35 a straight, narrow beam of light (3)
36 the part of an object that is farthest from its center (4)
37 something that you write down to remind you of something (4)
38 opposite of bottom (3)
Down
1 the number between one and three (3)
2 a place where you can sit down and eat a meal that you bought (10)
3 the number you start counting with (3)
4 the amount of space a container, room etc has to hold things or people (8)
5 characteristic; how good or bad something is (7)
7 also (3)
9 the act of sharing things among a large group of people in a planned way (12)
12 consisting of many different parts and often difficult to understand (7)
14 the daughter of a king (8)
15 a heavy object that is tied to a rope and used to keep a boat from floating away (6)
16 the addictive substance in tobacco (8)
18 acting in an exagerrated manner, showing too much emotion (10)
23 the number between nine and eleven (3)
25 on the outside of something (5)
26 a part inside a plant or animal that is shaped like a bag and contains liquid or air (3)
28 a large number of people or things (4)
29 the feeling of wanting something that someone else has; jealousy (4)
30 what a bird lays and sits on in her nest to make baby birds (3)
33 to allow someone to do something (3)
34 something used for catching fish, insects, or animals which is made of threads or wires woven across each other with regular spaces between them (3)
Crossword – TOEFL 4
Posted on 2012/08/26
Across
1 to cover, as if with dots (3)
3 widespread destruction (11)
8 anger, wrath (3)
10 to disappear gradually; to lose brightness, loudness, color, or brilliance gradually (4)
11 very strict (9)
13 an agent sent on a mission to represent or advance the interests of another (8)
15 to prod or urge as with a long, pointed stick (4)
16 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
17 to move back or away from something or someone (7)
18 happening right away, without delay (13)
22 calmness, peacefulness (11)
25 rapid, characterized by speed (5)
26 criminal or evil (10)
27 unusual and attractive, often because of being old-fashioned (6)
30 to improve something so it returns to the good condition or character it once had (12)
31 to change from a frozen solid to a liquid by gradual warming (4)
Down
1 lacking in brightness (3)
2 slant (4)
4 a riddle; something that is difficult to understand (6)
5 under the earth (12)
6 distress, suffering (10)
7 essential; unavoidable; obligatory (13)
9 cautious, careful (4)
11 wisdom (8)
12 to bring formal charages against, especially by a jury (6)
14 severe punishment for serious wrongdoing (11)
19 a minute amount (9)
20 of or in the night (9)
21 an involuntary movement you make when you are cold, or frightened (6)
23 sudden and unexpected (6)
24 one of a kind (6)
28 have a tendency to do something (3)
29 to draw or pull behind by a chain or line (3)
Crossword – Basic Vocabulary 24
Posted on 2012/08/19
Across
1 the feeling that something is definitely true, or definitely exists (6)
3 opposite of right (4)
5 to use your eyes (3)
6 something that you use to unlock a door or a lock (3)
9 mirror (7-5)
13 a period of 12 months (4)
14 the part of the car that makes it move (6)
15 a show on radio or TV (7)
17 total (3)
20 a preposition used to show what a part belongs to or comes from (2)
21 the amount or degree of something, compared to another amount or degree (5)
22 something done to punish someone (10)
24 a word used to show how far back in the past something happened (3)
25 a thing, person, or group that is regarded as one single whole part of something larger (4)
27 always trying to control other people without considering their wishes or feelings, domineering (11)
31 adverb that intensifies (4)
33 a sad, shocking event that involves death (7)
34 a helper (9)
36 opposite of dry (3)
37 a deep breath that you take when you are tired or sleepy (4)
Down
1 a preposition used to what by means or method someone uses to do something (2)
2 a note at the bottom of the page in a book, which gives more information about something (8)
4 a shape, especially, one that represents a human body (6)
5 a salty body of water (3)
7 the part of the body that you see with (3)
8 rock or earth from which metal can be obtained (3)
9 a tower with a powerful flashing light that guides ships away from danger (10)
10 a word used when talking about something that might happen or be true, or might have happened (2)
11 to move or develop more slowly than others (3)
12 likeness, resemblance (10)
13 an answer you use to indicate that something is true, or you agree; opposite of no (3)
16 opponent (5)
18 a hole in the surface of a road covered by a lid, used for access to sewer, underground pipes, etc (7)
19 to decay by a gradual, natural process (3)
21 an amount or piece of material or substance that covers a substance, or that is between two things (5)
22 a large musical instrument played by pressing some of its 88 black and white keys (5)
23 opposite of something (7)
26 inflexibility, unable to bend (8)
28 what you are able to see; the whole area that you can see from somewhere (4)
29 a straight, narrow beam of light (3)
30 preposition used to indicate movement from one side of something to another (6)
31 a small stringed instrument, played with a bow (6)
32 a natural and continuous flow of water in a long line across a country into the sea (5)
34 preposistion used to say exactly where something or someone is, or where something happens (2)
35 an adverb used when emphasizing the degree or amount of something by saying what the result is (2)
Crossword – Irregular Verbs 6
Posted on 2012/08/12
To complete this crossword, use the appropriate past tense / past participle of the verb in the parentheses.
Across
2 Although I learned French many years ago, I didn’t remember anything, so I (reteach) it to myself. (8)
5 We (leave) the party early. (4)
7 After a hard day at work, Jim came home and (unwind) in front of the TV. (7)
9 Mary (feed) the cat yesterday. (3)
10 I (let) the children play outside after they finished their homework. (3)
12 The insurance policy was (underwrite) by a well-known insurance carrier. (12)
14 Jack (run) all the way home from school. (3)
15 Our team (win) by a score of 12 to 2. (3)
16 Mother (buy) some strawberries and cream for dessert. (6)
20 The house was (presell) under the condition that they would be approved for the loan. (7)
21 You have reaped where another has (sow). (4)
22 Steve (eat) a big breakfast. (3)
24 The actor did not like being (typecast) as a villain all the time. (8)
26 The back yard has not been (mow) yet. (4)
27 The soldier (withstand) the torture, and did not give the enemy any information about his unit. (9)
29 Mother (make) a blanket for the new baby. (4)
30 Are you (do) with your project yet? (4)
31 Last night I (dream) I was back in first grade again. (6)
32 Samson (slay) a thousand of his enemies with the jawbone of a donkey. (4)
Down
1 The teacher (shut) the door behind her as she entered the room. (4)
2 The tapes had not been (rewind) before they were returned. (7)
3 By far, it was the most complex assignment our work team had ever (undertake). (10)
4 I was afraid, so I (hide) myself. (3)
5 The path (lead) us deep into the forest. (3)
6 The rain (fall) in great torrents. (4)
8 Even though the candidate (underspend) compared to his opponent, he still managed to win the election. (10)
9 The clothes Aunt Edna made for the baby (fit) like a glove. (3)
11 Sally came home with her dress (tear) and muddy. (4)
13 Last week the TV stations (rebroadcast) a special on the D-Day invasion of Normandy. (11)
14 The letter had been (rewrite) on nice stationery. (9)
17 Even though I didn’t know the language, I still (understand) what the old man was trying to tell me. (10)
18 …And, where their pilgrim feet have (tread), The God they trusted guards their graves. (4)
19 After extensive surgery, John (undergo) chemotherapy to eradicate the cancer. (9)
23 As my eyes grew accustomed to the darkness, I (become) aware that I was not alone in the room. (6)
25 Mark (put) away the groceries after he got home. (3)
27 Twenty-five years ago today, I (wed) my high school sweetheart. (3)
28 With his finger he (draw) pictures in the sand. (4)