Lesson 27

The donut factory took on a lot of new workers because they were so busy.

Who is going to take on the job of organizing the Christmas party? I’ll take on the task of sending out invitations.

“We need to take down all these signs.”

His secretary took down everything he was saying. She can write very quickly. Later, she will type up everything she took down.

He had his trip all planned, but it fell through because he didn’t have enough money.

For Sam, school was very difficult. His parents hired a tutor because he was falling behind. Everyone else was learning everything quickly, but he couldn’t.

Completely surrounded by the soldiers, the enemy finally gave in.

They asked their parents a hundred times if they could stay up late and watch tv. Their parents said “No!” But they kept asking and the parents finally gave in.

The man is giving out something for the people to read.

She couldn’t finish the race. Her energy gave out before the finish.

She was going to buy another blouse, but her money ran out.

Two sisters are having it out with

each other because one always lies to

the parents and the other is angry about

that.

Two roommates are having it out

because one plays her music too loud

all the time.

The people are holding off on going to their picnic to see if the rain holds off.

The judge is holding off her decision until all the evidence is in.

Shrek was supposed to be over, but because it was so popular, they decided to hold it over.