Practice

1. They think that the accident was caused by a worker making a mistake.
PUT
The accident has been ……………………………………………… error.
2. Working the night shift is having a negative impact on his social life.
TOLL
Working the night shift is …………………………………………….. his social life.
3. Remember to write or call regularly!
TOUCH
Don’t …………………………………………………..!
4. It didn’t matter how much I tried, I couldn’t remember my English teacher’s name.
MIGHT
Try ………………………………………………… to mind my English teacher’s name.
5. The team leader seemed to be offended by my suggesting that he had overreacted.
ISSUE
The team leader seemed …………………………………………….. the suggestion that he had overreacted.
6. I like going to the theatre, but there’s no way I’m going to watch an opera.
DRAW
I enjoy going to the theatre, but I ……………………………………. opera.
7. We decided it was the right time to take a risk and buy our own house.
PLUNGE
We decided it was the right time to ………………………………………. the housing ladder.

Write about what you think happens next in the story using as many expressions as you can.

What do you think of the story?

Do you have any friends like Kevin?