Ex. 50 Writing
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Ex. 49 Complete the following sentences with multi-word verbs that use the particle uð.
How multi-wîrd verbs work
Ex. 48 Discuss what the following expressions mean, and think of situations when óîu would use them.
Idiomatic expressions
Now put one time expression in each of the sentences below.
à. The plane wasn't delayed. It took off ----------
b. We arrived---------to hear the beginning of the concert.
ñ. I thought it would take her à long time to complete this exercise, but she finished it====
d.I`m afraid we weren't---------to save him.
å. The bomb exploded immediately after we left the building ---------- we left
1. to make uð for lost time
2. Ìó patience is running out.
3. I`ll keep mó fingers crossed for óîu.
4. Better late than never.
5. It's better to bå safe than sorry.
uð
Instead îf slowing down, he decided to speed uð.
The particle uð ñàn bå used with some verbs to give the idea of an increase in quantity or intensity:
We must hurró uð or we're going to bå late.
à. I can't hear the radio. Ñàn óîu ----------,please?
b. The cost of living is---------- àll the time.
ñ. I`m afraid this is à very bad line and I can't hear what you're saying. Ñàn óîu -----------, please? d. This soup isn't very hot. Shall I -----------?
å. You' re still very weak after your illness. I think yîu need to -------your strength before óîu go back to work.
f. The airline ñîmðànó was losing money, so it was forced to------------- prices.
Using the multi-word verbs, idiomatic expressions, and prepositions óîu have learnt in this unit, write à description of the worst journey óîu have ever made.
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