Phrasal Verbs
Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete this sentence.
Real friends ________ the best in you.
a) open up
b) bring out
c) let down
d) hang on to
Real friends bring out the best in you.
Choose the correct word to complete this sentence:
The book was so _____ that I couldn't put it down.
a) insipid
b) engrossing
c) formulaic
d) cliché
The book was so engrossing that I couldn't put it down.
Fill in the articles in the following sentence:
Can we have ___ few more minutes to finish ___ test?
Can we have a few more minutes to finish a test?
Explain the difference between these two phrasal verbs: stand up for and stand by
1. stand up for = to defend a person/idea that is being criticized.
2. stand by = to support and be loyal to someone
Correct the mistake in this sentence:
Anna regrets about not standing up for her sister.
Anna regrets not standing up for her sister.
Devon saw a ghost last week.
Devon claimed she saw a ghost last week.
Devon reported she saw a ghost last week.
Devon believes she saw a ghost last week.
Use this phrasal verb correctly in a sentence: turn down
Example: I was given a prestigious job offer, but I turned it down.
Use this verb correctly in a sentence: prevent from
Wearing sunscreen prevents people from getting burned.
Share your opinion about the following topic. Use sentence adverbs!
- The quantity of homework students receive in schools.
Example answers:
Clearly, homework should be reduced.
Unquestionably, students are stressed out and have little free time.
Give me advice for this situation using phrasal verbs. Use at least two of them in your answer.
My friend is very sad because her cat died.
Example answers:
1. You should cheer her up. 2. You should stand by her in this difficult time.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Instead of telling his mom the truth, Tyler told his mom a ridiculous, _______ story about how the lamp got broken.
a) plausible
b) well-founded
c) far-fetched
d) misleading
Instead of telling his mom the truth, Tyler told his mom a ridiculous, far-fetched story about how the lamp got broken.
Correct the mistakes in this sentence (there is more than 1!)
She discouraged me to participate in the talent show.
She discouraged me from participating in the talent show.