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Crossword – TOEFL 4 (solution)
Posted on 2012/08/27
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 – 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)
Crossword – TOEFL 3
Posted on 2012/07/29
Across
1 to sleep lightly (4)
5 tear (3)
7 a wrong or unsuitable name (8)
9 to inflict disfiguring damage on (3)
10 happiness, joy (9)
11 an introduction at the beginning of a book (7)
13 to disappear gradually; to lose brightness, loudness, color, or brilliance gradually (4)
14 not calm, uneasy, without rest (8)
16 independent (4-7)
19 to give or send out (4)
20 declare, say something firmly because you are certain it is true (4)
21 extremely large (4)
22 a public entertainment or performance to celebrate a special occasion (4)
23 impossible to dispute; unquestionable; undeniable (16)
27 colorful and quickly changing (13)
29 anger, wrath (3)
30 vigorous enjoyment, zest (5)
31 legendary (6)
Down
2 to make a mistake (3)
3 specific; perceptible by the senses (8)
4 to make predictions about the future (13)
6 potent; having a lot of influence (8)
7 mild, gentle, quiet (4)
8 a mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings (4)
9 moving indirectly, by taking many twists and turns (7)
11 very careful, with attention to detail (11)
12 to commit a wrongdoing (10)
15 to hold back, to not give someone something (8)
17 to give up or do without (5)
18 to make bitter; to arouse bitter feelings in (8)
19 a period of time characterized by particular circumstances (3)
24 to urge to action through moral pressure; drive (5)
25 clear, easy to understand (5)
26 a prophetic sign (4)
28 have a tendency to do something (3)
Crossword – Irregular Verbs 4
Posted on 2012/06/10
Here is a crossword puzzle for you to work on. Find the past tense of the words in parentheses, and use them to fill in the puzzle.
(Solution next time.)
Across
1. Yesterday I (fight) with my brother.
4. She (draw) a picture of a cat.
6. The teacher (sit) down behind the desk.
7. The phone (ring) while I was reading.
8. He (lend) me a hundred dollars.
10. I (speak) with the teacher.
12. My sister (break) my bike.
13. He (tear) the page from the book.
16. The boy (throw) the ball to his friend.
18. We (build) a sandcastle yesterday.
20. I (cut) my finger on this sharp knife.
21. She (run) home after school.
22. I (understand) yesterday’s lesson.
24. We (meet) our friends last week.
25. He (hang) the picture in the living room.
27. Mother (drive) us to the swimming pool yesterday.
28. Ouch – I (bite) my tongue!
29. The sun (rise) yesterday at 5:45 a.m.
31. She (eat) an ice cream cone.
32. They (hit) the dog.
33. The wind (blow) so hard that my coat came off.
34. We (light) the candles on the birthday cake.
35. The child (take) the book from the shelf.
36. What (do) you eat for supper last night?
Down
1. He (forget) his homework again.
2. She (tell) the teacher who cheated on the test.
3. We (win) last night’s game.
5. I (be) hot from running.
6. The sun (shine) hot yesterday.
9. The teacher (teach) us about science.
11. He (fall) down the stairs.
12. I (bring) a cake to the party.
14. The show (begin) on time.
15. We (stand) up when the national anthem played.
17. I (hear) about it on the news yesterday.
18. He (become) angry when he lost the game.
19. I (think) I saw a ghost.
23. We (sleep) late yesterday.
26. He (grow) 2 inches last year.
27. She (drink) water because she was thirsty.
28. I (beat) him at chess.
30. The policeman (shoot) the robber.
32. We (hide) from the thief.
Crossword – Irregular Verbs 3
Posted on 2012/04/15
Here is another crossword about irregular verbs. The clue gives the simple present, and you have to fill in the crossword with either the past or past participle. Have fun!
Across
2. wake
3. lay
5. bite
6. forget
7. lend
9. understand
12. ride
14. shoot
15. sell
17. draw
19. become
22. steal
23. hear
24. get
25. swim
27. cut
28. ring
30. tear
32. eat
33. hide
34. win
35. shine
36. stand
Down
1. leave
2. write
3. light
4. drink
5. break
7. let
8. throw
10. speak
11. drive
13. do
15. sing
16. lose
18. read
19. begin
20. cost
21. mean
26. make
27. choose
28. rise
29. give
31. run
33. hold
34. is