phrases with prepositions
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to
to separate or end a relationship; also, to divide into smaller groups/pieces.
split up
What is the capital of China?
→ Beijing is the capital of China.
Which European city is famous for the Telefèric de Montjuïc?
→ Barcelona
What is the name of the race where runners complete 42.195 km?
→ A marathon
appeal+
to
to find or encounter something/someone unexpectedly.
come across
What is the national currency of China?
→ The renminbi (yuan)
What is the difference between a cable car and a chairlift?
→ A cable car normally carries passengers in a cabin, while a chairlift carries passengers on individual seats.
Which famous Jamaican sprinter is widely considered one of the fastest runners ever?
→ Usain Bolt
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to admire or respect someone, especially someone you consider a role model.
look up to
Which Chinese invention is made from pulped plant fibres and revolutionised writing?
→ Paper
In which country would you find the famous Table Mountain Cableway?
→ South Africa
What does “PB” mean when a runner says, “I got a new PB”?
→ Personal Best
reflect+
on
to represent or mean something, especially an abbreviation or symbol.
stand for
What is the longest river in China?
→ The Yangtze River
Which mountain in Brazil can be reached by cable car from Rio de Janeiro?
→ Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar)
What is the name of the famous annual race through the streets of Pamplona, Spain, involving bulls?
→ The Running of the Bulls (San Fermín)
succeed+
to accept, adopt, or begin to believe an idea, attitude, characteristic, etc
take on
Which Chinese invention was traditionally used to navigate?
→ The compass
Which famous cable car in New Zealand connects Queenstown with Bob’s Peak?
→ Skyline Queenstown Gondola
Which sport combines running with swimming and cycling?
→ Triathlon