Phrasal Verbs
What does 'give up' mean?
To stop doing something, often a habit.
'interested ___ art'
in
Margaret ...................... quickly and got into the warm bath. DRESS
UNDRESSED
Choose: The book, ___ I found at the library, was amazing.
a) which
b) that
c) what
which
I have no idea what he is talking ___.
about
He decided to ___ ___ a new hobby during lockdown (take)
take up
'famous ___ its architecture'
for
Her arguments are so ........................... that it is not possible to have a real discussion with her. LOGICAL
ILLOGICAL
Choose: He drives ___ than I expected.
a) more careful
b) most carefully
c) more carefully
more carefully
She hasn’t seen him ___ last summer.
since
Choose the correct phrasal verb: “She takes care of her grandmother after school.” What’s another way to say this using a phrasal verb?
looks after
'He succeeded ___ passing the exam'
in
Everyone admired her ________ during the stressful situation. (calm)
calmness
We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark ___________ we got out a map and studied it carefully.
so
and
but
if
so
Not only was the film boring, ___ it was also too long.
but
What’s the difference between 'take off' (plane) and 'take off' (clothes)?
'Take off' can mean to leave the ground or to remove clothing.
Choose the correct preposition: 'angry ___ someone'
with (British english)
at (American english)
He made a strong ________ to improve working conditions. (argue)
argument
You.....weight because you consume more calories a day than your body requires.
a)make b)increase c)gain d)put
gain
The city is pretty safe although you may have some problems if you go into certain neighbourhoods ____ night.
at
Complete the sentence: 'I can’t ___ ___ ___the noise anymore!' (tolerate)
put up with
'She is capable ___ doing it alone'
of
Due to a last-minute flight ________, we missed the meeting. (cancel)
cancellation
You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have to ___________ with it so we can go on with the plan.
do
solve
beat
deal
deal
How was I to know that she would have an allergic reaction _____ the nuts in the cake? She should have said something!
to