Common English Errors (4)

Her mother ......... when she was just a little girl.
is dead
dead
died
was dead

If my back starts ........., I can't go anywhere with you next week.
acting out
performing
acting up
becoming bad

She was hoping the terrible argument would ......... before the wedding.
blow away
blow over
carry away
blow down

After the car accident, Bob had to ......... his endurance in rehabilitation classes.
make
build more
build forward
build up

My uncle has a long beard and a ......... chest.
furred chest
furry
many hair
hairy

Because of his age, everyone thinks he should find a suitable mate and settle ..........
on
along
down
up

The movie was very shocking because it is ......... a true story that took place in our state.
based through
based on
found through
coming from

His speech was articulate, and I asked him to ......... his ideas.
make bigger
spread out
expand on
expand about

Our nanny has always been ......... to us.
very kindly
kindly
being kindly
kind

I ......... with the book quickly.
fed up
bored
got bored
became bored up