Wave

Common expressions

waves break on the shore

waves crash against (the boat, rocks)

waves lap against (the boat, rocks)

surf the waves

a huge wave

a tidal wave

Exercises

Common expressions

  1. There were hundreds of young people out surfing the huge waves. (c)

  2. A tidal wave struck the town, destroying almost all the buildings. (f)

  3. The little boat capsized after it was hit by a huge wave. (e)

  4. Huge waves were crashing against the rocks. (b)

  5. The waves lapped gently against the side of the boat. (d)

  6. We sat on the beach watching the waves breaking on the shore. (a)