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

1. broke apart


2. streaked over


3. spread across


4. lifted off


5. blast off


6. went on


7. cheered along


8. on board


9. carry on

1. broke apart – to break violently


The flower went it pieces as it broke apart.


2. streaked over – to pass by in a quick manner


A sudden flash of lightning streaked over the dark sky.


3. spread across – opened out in different directions


It is difficult to meet all my relatives as they are spread across the entire Indian subcontinent.


4. lifted off – the act of flying in a spacecraft, aircraft etc.


The airplane lifted off with a sudden speed.


5. blast off – the act of taking off from a launching site


The spacecraft blasted off successfully.


6. went on – to go on or continue with


In spite of that horrific incident, she strongly went on with her schedule the next day.


7. cheered along – a loud shout of appreciation


The audience enthusiastically cheered along on her arrival.


8. on board – on or inside a ship, spacecraft, aircraft etc.


The passengers were on board well in time.


9. carry on – to continue with a particular task


The student systematically carried on with her presentation.


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