ENGLISH FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS

6. to strike
1. They knew the killer would probably attack again but could not
say when. 2. The police attacked at dawn and caught the thieves
while they were still asleep. 3. She was on the point of hitting the
child again when her husband stopped her. 4. He hit him in the
stomach. 5. A snowball hit him on the back of the head. 6. That she
was able to deceive surprised me greatly. 7. He saw her sitting
there alone and it suddenly occurred to him that she might like
some company. 8. Has it ever occurred to you, Pete, that you could
lose everything? 9. The boy raised his hand to hit back.
V. Paraphrase the following sentences. Pay attention to the
combinations with the verb make.
1. Tears blurred her eyes and she couldn’t make out her brother’s
scrawl. 2. Seeing their master coming from behind the school
building the youngsters made off as fast as they could. 3. Will you
make up a prescription for me? 4. She’s all made up. I prefer natural
beauty. 5. I must have my brown suit made over. 6. Let’s make
away with that beastly money. 7. The public makes much of this
new star. 8. I don’t believe you. The story is all made up. 9. Make
sure there is a train tomorrow. 10. As it was still early we made for
the station on foot. 11. Let’s make up our quarrel and be friends
again. 12. Have you made up your mind about going abroad?
13. Is it still possible to make up for the time lost? 14. Will you make
up fire in the drawing-room? 15. He can make up stories like a
professional writer. 16. Don’t try to make up to this girl. It’s all in
vain. She’s in love with your elder brother. 17. We must make out
this document by tomorrow.
VI. Insert the appropriate particle.
1. Suddenly a cat walked in front of us, and the dog made … it.
2. How much does Jim make … his job? 3. That boy over there is
making eyes … me. 4. That nasty boy has been making faces …
me in the street again! 5. Make yourself completely … home.
6. After the concert the crowd made … the nearest door. 7. When
the thieves saw the big dog making … them, they ran away. 8. Did
you make a bid … the painting? Yes, but somebody else offered
more. 9. Can you make room … another guest at the dinner table?
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