1. mystery noun [mis-tuh-ree]
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
2. all (the) year round (around) phrase [awl (thuh) yeer round]
continuously or throughout the entire year, without interruption
3. What a shame (pity)! phrase [hwuht uh sheym (pit-ee)]
an expression used to express disappointment or regret about a situation
4. nowadays adverb [nou-uh-deyz]
at the present time, in the current era
5. because of phrase [bih-kawz uhv]
due to or as a result of something, for the reason of
6. let down phrasal verb [let doun]
to disappoint or fail to meet someone's expectations
7. check out phrasal verb [chek out]
to examine or investigate something, to look at or visit
8. make an effort phrase [meyk uhn ef-ert]
to try or exert oneself, to put in work or energy
9. through preposition [throo]
in one side and out the other side, from beginning to end
10. delicious adjective [dih-lish-uhs]
having a pleasant taste or flavor, enjoyable to eat or drink
Give the word being asked for each number.
◼ mystery
◼ all (the) year round (around)
◼ What a shame (pity)!
◼ nowadays
◼ because of
◼ let down
◼ check out
◼ make an effort
◼ through
◼ delicious
____________________1. at the present time, in the current era
____________________2. to examine or investigate something, to look at or visit
____________________3. to try or exert oneself, to put in work or energy
____________________4. continuously or throughout the entire year, without interruption
____________________5. due to or as a result of something, for the reason of
____________________6. to disappoint or fail to meet someone's expectations
____________________7. something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
____________________8. having a pleasant taste or flavor, enjoyable to eat or drink
____________________9. in one side and out the other side, from beginning to end
____________________10. an expression used to express disappointment or regret about a situation
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1) The old mansion held a sense of _______________, with its hidden passages and secret rooms.
a. mystery
b. nowadays
c. let down
d. make an effort
2) The museum is open _______________, so you can visit anytime.
a. all year round
b. nowadays
c. let down
d. check out
3) She was unable to attend the party ________________ her busy schedule.
a. make an effort
b. because of
c. what a shame
d. let down
4) I felt really _______________ by their lack of preparation for the presentation.
a. check out
b. because of
c. let down
d. make an effort
5) The restaurant is famous for its _____________ cuisine.
a. through
b. mystery
c. nowadays
d. delicious