Phrasal Verbs
What phrasal verb means “find or meet by chance”?
come across
CREATE
NOUN: creation
VERB: create
ADJECTIVE: creative
ADVERB: creatively
astonished
amazed / surprised / shocked
“I missed the bus this morning.” (LATE)
I __________ missed the bus.
I was late because I missed the bus.
give support or confidence
ENCOURAGE
What phrasal verb means “avoid being punished for something you did”?
get away with
DECIDE
NOUN: decision
VERB: decide
ADJECTIVE: decisive
ADVERB: decisively
reluctant
unwilling / hesitant
“I started playing football five years ago.” (FOR)
I __________ five years.
I have played football for five years.
achieve a goal
SUCCEED
What phrasal verb means “refuse something”?
turn down
SUCCESS
NOUN: success
VERB: succeed
ADJECTIVE: successful
ADVERB: successfully
emphasize
highlight / stress / underline
“I don’t like horror films.” (FOND)
I __________ horror films.
I am not fond of horror films.
depend on someone/something
RELY ON
What phrasal verb means “take control or responsibility of something”?
take over
ACT
NOUN: action
VERB: act
ADJECTIVE: active
ADVERB: actively
genuine
authentic / real / sincere
“She didn’t tell anyone about the plan.” (KEPT)
She __________ herself.
She kept the plan to herself.
make better
IMPROVE
What phrasal verb means “postpone or cancel something” (especially an event)?
call off
CARE
NOUN: care / carefulness
VERB: care
ADJECTIVE: careful
ADVERB: carefully
obscure
unclear / vague / hidden
“It’s too late to start studying now.” (NO POINT)
There is __________ study now.
There is no point in starting to study now.
very surprised
ASTONISHED