Splendid Expressions
DAY 2: Happy Occasions
Step 1: Notice
Question 1 |
They've been married for 50 years and they're going to ........ the occasion with a huge family party.
signal | |
show | |
mark |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! If you 'mark an occasion' you celebrate it.
Question 2 |
It's a red-........ day for the school as they've had a record number of students passing their exams!
letter | |
flag | |
carpet |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! A 'red-letter day' is an important or significant day.
Question 3 |
Are you going to lay ........ a party for your daughter's 21st birthday?
in | |
on | |
out |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! If someone 'lays on a party' they hold one.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
Sam retires next week and we thought we could mark the ........ by taking him out for a meal.
occasion | |
time | |
moment |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to mark the occasion'.
Question 2 |
It's a ........ -letter day for the organisation as they've been around for 50 years today.
red | |
orange | |
green |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'a red letter day'.
Question 3 |
Nearly everyone has agreed to ........ on a street party to celebrate the New Year.
laid | |
put | |
made |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to lay on a party'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Do you tend to mark important occasions with a party?
- Is there a red-letter day approaching for someone you know?
- When was the last time someone you know laid on a party?
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