3. Study the dictionary entries and answer the questions.
1. How many meanings are there for each verb?
2. Which verb takes an infinitive?
3. Which verb takes an -ing form?
4. Which entry shows the verb pattern at the start of one meaning?
5. Which entry only shows the verb pattern in an example?
6. Which entry uses bold and italic type for two words that often go together?
fail / feil / verb 1 [I, T] to not be successful in sth: She failed her driving test. I feel that I've failed - I'm 25 and I still haven't got a job 2 [I] fail to do sth to not do sth She failed to notice that the front door was open.
risk / risk / verb [T] 1 to put sth or yourself in a dangerous position: The man risked his life to save the little boy 2 to take the chance of sth unpleasant happening: If you don't work hard now, you risk failing your exams.