D. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the word in bold type.

Disappoint

a) This year’s sales figures were very …disappointing.

b) Diplomats expressed …disappointment at the lack of progress.

c) She was …disappointed that he never replied to her letter.

d) I hate to …disappoint you, but the cake’s all gone.

Forget

a) What’s wrong with Mary? She’s become increasingly …forgetful and withdrawn.

b) The party was wonderful. It was an …unforgettable event.

c) I nearly …forgot to invite Josie.

d) A very small blue flower is called a …forget-me-not.

Free

a) You can’t get anything for …free in this world.

b) Amnesty International works to …free political prisoners.

c) Newspapers now enjoy much greater …freedom after rendering the new laws.

d) The shares could be traded …freely on the open market.

Honour

a) Your father was an …honourable man. Everyone respected him.

b) They were prepared to die for the …honour of their country.

c) We are …honoured to join with you in this celebration.

d) I haven’t been completely …honest about my past experience.

e) Don’t worry. …honestly, I’ll be fine now.

E. Focus on phrasal verbs. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the phrasal verbs below:

a) look after / grow up / bring up / get on

1. Could you …look after the baby while I go to the shops? - it's too cold outside to take him with me.

2. Older children don't always … get on with their new brother or sister at first. They sometimes resent the baby for taking away their parents' attention.

3. He was …brought up by very strict parents, but treated his own children much more leniently.

4. He told his parents that when he …grows up he wanted to be a fire fighter, or the owner of a toyshop.

b) take on / lay off / go under / pick up / take over

1. The Asda supermarket chain was recently …taken over by an American Multinational.

2. The strength of the pound against other currencies has caused a number of small manufacturing companies to …go under.

3. We won't be able to meet demand for our new range of products unless we …take on more staff.

4. Unfortunately, we will have to …lay off some of our staff. We are not making enough money to meet the wage bill.

5. By spending more on advertising we have managed to stimulate demand for our products, and sales have …picked up considerably.

c) bring up / grow up / take after / tell off / get on

1. The little girl said that when she …grows up, she wanted to be a flight attendant.

2. Many parents don't like to punish their children by hitting them; they prefer to …tell the children …off instead.

3. He was …brought up by his aunt and uncle because his parents died in a car accident.

4. I …get on very well with my sister - we spend a lot of time together.

5. Everyone says that she …takes after her mother - they both have beautiful eyes and an aptitude for science.

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