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Matching Worksheet by matching each phrase on the left with its correct definition from the list on the right.
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Step-by-step Analysis:
We are given 10 phrases on the left and 10 definitions (A–J) on the right. We need to match them correctly.
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1.
to embark
→ "To embark" means to begin a journey or adventure.
→ Best match:
E. on adventure
✔ 1 → E
2.
to be strapped
→ "To be strapped" is often used as "strapped for cash" — meaning lacking money.
→ Best match:
G. for cash
✔ 2 → G
3.
to have nothing to
→ This likely refers to "have nothing to fall back on," meaning no resources or support.
→ Best match:
H. fall back on
✔ 3 → H
4.
to struggle to
→ "Struggle to make ends meet" is a common phrase meaning to barely afford basic needs.
→ Best match:
J. make ends meet
✔ 4 → J
5.
to live beyond
→ "Live beyond one's means" means spending more than one earns.
→ Best match:
A. one's means
✔ 5 → A
6.
to go
→ "To go" in context of money might refer to "overdrawn" — when an account has negative balance.
→ But we need to think about common phrases: “to go overdrawn” or “be overdrawn.”
→ Wait, “to go” could be part of “go into debt,” but here the only relevant option is
C. overdrawn
→ So: “to go overdrawn” — implies being in debt.
✔ 6 → C
7.
to fritter away
→ To waste time or money carelessly.
→ Often used with money: "fritter away money."
→ Best match:
D. money
✔ 7 → D
8.
to live on
→ "To live on" something — like "live on bread" or "live on the breadline."
→ "The breadline" refers to people who are very poor and rely on charity for food.
→ So: "to live on the breadline" = living in poverty.
→ Best match:
F. the breadline
✔ 8 → F
9.
to forage
→ "To forage" means to search for food, especially in the wild.
→ Best match:
B. for food
✔ 9 → B
10.
to have all trappings of
→ "Trappings of success" — the outward signs of success (luxury, status, etc.).
→ Best match:
I. success
✔ 10 → I
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Final Answer Key:
| Number | Phrase | Match |
|--------|-----------------------------|-------|
| 1 | to embark | E |
| 2 | to be strapped | G |
| 3 | to have nothing to | H |
| 4 | to struggle to | J |
| 5 | to live beyond | A |
| 6 | to go | C |
| 7 | to fritter away | D |
| 8 | to live on | F |
| 9 | to forage | B |
| 10 | to have all trappings of | I |
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Completed Worksheet:
1.
E to embark
2.
G to be strapped
3.
H to have nothing to
4.
J to struggle to
5.
A to live beyond
6.
C to go
7.
D to fritter away
8.
F to live on
9.
B to forage
10.
I to have all trappings of
✔ All matches are now correct and logically explained.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adult vocabulary worksheet.
