Phrasal verbs
The questionnaire is supposed to eliminate the unsuitable candidates from the selection process.
weed out
How many years has the Queen of England been in the position of Queen?
70
how compatible we are ____________ each other.
with
I practise the piano every day for hours but I’m still not improving well.
MUCH
My piano playing isn’t improving __________________________ practise.
however much I
Ben and Hannah planned to walk from the north to the south of the country in three months.
set out
What is Britain's favourite food according to a survey?
curry
someone who we believe to be ____________ the same wavelength as us,
on
He was very anxious about the interview as he made his way into town.
FEELING
He made his way into town __________________________ about the interview.
feeling very anxious
Have you registered for the communication skills training course taking place next Monday yet?
signed up
Which state is the popular Mexican restaurant (found accross the UK, named after?) It is spelt Wahaca!!
Oaxaca
Sarah took Jake ____________ on his offer of moving into his flat
up
However you feel about her actions, you must remain professional at all times.
REGARDLESS
You must remain professional at all times, __________________________ her actions.
regardless of how you feel about
Unfortunately, no one supported Hazel’s proposal for a new sports centre at the council meeting.
backed up
Which 4 countries make up the UK?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland
Her ideas about cleanliness differed greatly _________ his
from
We always use public transport, irrespective of where we are travelling.
WHEREVER
We always use public transport __________________________ travelling.
wherever we are/we’re
As a result of having to replace our old car, we’ve had to reduce our spending on eating out this year.
cut down
How many red buses are there currently operating in London? (to the nearest thousand!)
9000
Jake was never going to match ____________ to her expectations
up
I asked my brother to help me try to look for a present for Dad because it was taking me ages.
SPENT
__________________________ a present for Dad, I asked my brother for help.
Having spent ages looking for