1 a My parents stood by me during the court case. b The strike was called off when the management increased its pay offer. c At the end of the meeting Dave summed up what they had agreed. d Dogs love running after balls or sticks. e Their father always picks up the children / picks the children up from school. f Wendy felt angry and let down. 2 a click b stamped c gasped d waving e blink 3 a Carry on the good work you are doing. b He called the waiter and asked for some bread. c I don't know why Catherine suddenly turned on me and started yelling. d My sister and I were brought up in a small village. e The phone company will cut you off if you don't pay your bill. f Joe brought up the question of pay at the meeting with his manager. / Joe brought the question of pay up ... 4 a In the past it was thought that the world was flat. / In the past the world w...