Phrasal Verbs
Every Spring, Maria ____________ old clothes that no longer fit her or that have rips or tears.
Hint: to remove something unwanted
Every Spring, Maria gets rid of old clothes that no longer fit her or that have rips or tears.
Are we doing enough to ________ the environment? (protection)
Are we doing enough to protect the environment?
Seville has many vibrant ___________, such as Holy Week and the April Fair, which locals and tourists alike enjoy to the fullest.
local customs
Choose the correct definite or indefinite article or no article:
He was __ shy boy, who loved ___ books and __ music.
He was a shy boy, who loved -- books and -- music.
Which phrasal verb is missing?
Everyone has been so relieved since the weather finally _____________ this week.
Everyone has been so relieved since the weather finally cleared up this week.
The tour guide ___________ the astronaut on the door of the cathedral in Salamanca, which many tourists hadn't noticed before.
Hint: to make a person notice someone or something
The tour guide pointed out the astronaut on the door of the cathedral in Salamanca, which many tourists hadn't noticed before.
We need to ______ the impact on climate change. (assessment)
We need to assess the impact on climate change.
It would be ___________to have another slice of cake before everyone else has had one.
greedy
Which relative pronoun is missing?
The president, ________ sons were arrested in the corruption operation, resigned yesterday.
The president, whose sons were arrested in the corruption operation, resigned yesterday.
Combine the sentences with so as to:
I took my camera. I wanted to take some photos.
I took my camera so as to take some photos.
Robert cheated on the History exam, but he didn't ____________ it, as his teacher caught him.
Hint: to avoid punishment
Robert cheated on the History exam, but he didn't get away with it, as his teacher caught him.
Their ______ started when they lived next door to each other in college. (friend)
Their friendship started when they lived next door to each other in college.
The ____________ subjects for some high schoolers are Math, Language, History, and Philosophy.
compulsory
Change to passive voice:
Nurses look after patients very well.
Patients are looked after (by nurses) very well.
Vocabulary:
Many people ____________ the fact that it rained throughout the entire week of Easter last year, causing many processions to be canceled.
Many people lament the fact that it rained throughout the entire week of Easter last year, causing many processions to be canceled.
Most people should __________ the amount of time they use their phones and tablets.
Hint: reduce
Most people should cut down on the amount of time they use their phones and tablets.
They're ridiculously _________, especially given that the work is so challenging. (paid)
They're ridiculously underpaid, especially given that the work is so challenging.
Police hope the public will help them find the
_________ that broke into the bicycle shop.
culprit
Change the phrase to the 3rd conditional:
I didn’t take a taxi because I didn’t have money.
I would’ve taken a taxi if I’d had some money.
Vocabulary: A person that you have met but do not know well
an acquaintance
Fabian was upset after he ____________ his best friend over something stupid.
Hint: argue
Fabian was upset after he fell out with his best friend over something stupid.
These shoes are very nice, but they're really_____. (price)
These shoes are very nice, but they're really overpriced.
In Setenil de las Bodegas, the mountainside ________ over streets and cafes, creating a tunnel-like effect as you walk underneath.
protrudes
Change the phrase to 3rd conditional:
I didn’t call you because I forgot my phone.
I would’ve called you if I hadn’t forgotten my phone.
Which phrasal verb is missing?
Many people wonder if Cristiano Ronaldo's son, who is a footballer, will ______________ his father's fame.
live up to