1A Vocabulary and Speaking Idioms related to studying, collocations with attempt

Which word or phrase means: Determined and continuing for a long time?

Which word or phrase means: Based on wrong information?

Which word or phrase means: After a series of failures?

Which word or phrase means: Almost out of control?

Which word or phrase means: Using a lot of energy?

Which word or phrase means: With no enthusiasm?

Which word or phrase means: Achieving nothing?

Which word or phrase means: Very brave?

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. It isn’t just about trying hard today, but about making a ___ effort over the next few weeks.

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. Knowing that he was almost out of time, he made a ___ attempt to finish the essay.

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. Don’t talk to me! I need to get my ___ down and get this work finished.

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. We were all struggling with the grammar, but he ___ through it all.

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. As long as you can keep ___ track, you should do well this year.

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. I really need a holiday! I’ve been ___ on empty for months now.

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. She made a ___ effort to get there on time and, luckily, succeeded.

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. I just can’t ___ the hang of this game. I keep losing!

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. Being polite was ___ into us from an early age.

Choose the correct words to complete the idioms in bold. As soon as the exam started, my mind went ___.

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. At least you tried. It was a ___ effort. Well done!

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. He made a ___ effort to keep up, and soon gave up.