Phrasal Verbs
Passive Gerunds and Infinitives
Vocabulary
100

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.

100

Complete the sentence with the correct passive gerund or infinitive. 

I dislike _________ (tell) what to do.

I dislike being told what to do.

100

Name a synonym for the following word: memorable

unforgettable

200

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

200

Complete the sentence with your own ideas using passive gerunds or infinitives: 

I dislike... 

Example answer: I dislike being given little time to complete tasks at work.

200
Use this verb correctly in a sentence: prevent from

Wearing sunscreen prevents people from getting burned.

300

Use this phrasal verb correctly in a sentence: turn down

Example: I was given a prestigious job offer, but I turned it down.

300

Change this sentence to the passive voice: Do you mind telling the truth even when it hurts?

Do you mind being told the truth even when it hurts?

300

Correct the mistake in this sentence: 

Anna regrets about not standing up for her sister.

Anna regrets not standing up for her sister.

400

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.

400

Use this verb with a passive gerund or infinitive construction: refuse 

Example: He refused to be ignored.

400

Explain the meaning of this word, then use it in a sentence: indispensable.

Meaning = absolutely necessary 

Example: Computers have become an indispensable part of our lives.

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