Use these phrases in sentences of your own, after finding out their meanings.

1.

broke apart

4.

lifted off

7.

cheered along

2.

streaked over

5.

blast off

8.

on board

3.

spread across

6.

went on

9.

carry on

1. Broke apart - Divide violently into parts

The mobile phone broke apart when Steve stepped on it.

2.Streaked over - Flash brightly leaving a visible line

Fireworks streaked over the horizon when India won the cricket match.

3.Spread across - Distributed over a given area

Vadaphone has a large network which is spread across all states.

4.Lifted off - The action of an aircraft in becoming airborne

My flight lifted off at 2 A.M.

5.Blast off - Action of a rocket leaving its launch pad

It is not an easy task to blast off a rocket properly.

6.Went on - Continued

Though he faced many difficulties, the traveller went on to his goal.

7.Cheered along - Stood by to shout their support

The crowd cheered along as Dhoni hit a century.

8.On board - On a ship, plane or other vehicle

The passengers on board the ‘economy flights’ do not have a comfortable journey.

9.Carry on - To conduct

Rescue operations were carried out by the army in spite of heavy rains.

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