Get cracking! (c)

Uses of the word ‘crack‘ – do you remember them?

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1. [Match]

Choose the words which fit the gaps!

(Your face can crack – and also your voice. It is a sign of emotion.)

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. Dad was fine at the wedding until he had to give a speech – and then suddenly (correct)
  • 2. You know that problem we were talking about? I think (correct)
  • 3. detectives have been brought in to investigate the murders. (correct)
  • 4. The film ………. exceptional, but we didn’t enjoy it much. (correct)
  • 5. Workers at the car factory …………… under their new working conditions. (correct)
  • 6. Finding staff who are skilled enough to do this job (correct)
  • 7. He got home (correct)
  • 8. There’s been ………………… on absenteeism at work. (correct)
  • 9. If you want to get a job for this summer you need to …………….. with your applications. (correct)
  • 10. The vase is (correct)
  • 11. We’ve had such fun – Joe ………… jokes non-stop all evening! (correct)
  • 12. She was a great boss when she arrived and then the (correct)
  • 13. If you want to finish this in ten minutes you’ll (correct)
  • 14. My cup has ………………. in it. (correct)
  • 15. I’m afraid we’ll have to go – Jane has (correct)
  • 16. We’ve been up (correct)
  • 17. Shutting the gym because of some minor incident on the football field was …………………………. in my view. (correct)
  • 18. We opened the door ………… to listen to the conversation. (correct)
  • 19. They played the music (correct)
  • 20. We’ll never finish by the deadline unless someone (correct)