Phrasal Verbs
Complete the sentence with the best option:
I couldn't believe it when my cousin from Australia (turned up/turned down/turned off/turned into) for my birthday party.
turned up
Define 'enthusiastic'.
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
my bed
make
Complete with present perfect simple or continuous:
I'm celebrating because my team has __________ (win) the league!
won
____________(adj) - amaze (verb) - amazement (n.)
amazing
I can always ____________ my grandfather to helo me with my math homework when I'm stuck.
definition: rely on/depend on
count on
What is the adjective that means you give people orders.
bossy
Do you mind if I use your phone? I have to ________ and urgent phone call.
make
Complete with the correct form of present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.
Kate _________(lose) weight recently because she _______________ (get) more exercise.
has lost (result)
has been getting (temporary situation)
They found the journey so ______________ (exhaust) that they fell asleep as soon as they arrived.
Substitute the word in brackets with a phrasal verb.
Daniel is (continuing) the family tradition by becoming a teacher.
carrying on
Polite means having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.
What are two adjectives that mean the opposite?
Rude
Impolite
Name 3 nouns that collocate with DO.
the laundry
sport
an activity
a favor
homework
etc.
Complete with the correct form of present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.
Paolo ___________ (look) very tired recently. I think it'd because he ___________ (study) too hard.
has been looking
has been studying
We were ___________ (astonish) by the way they shouted at us.
astonished
Complete with the most appropriate phrasal verb.
The football club recently signed a new player who it is hoped will acheive great things. She simply ____________________ in terms of everything required to be the next global star.
ticked all the boxes
Say the negative forms of these three words:
- organized
- mature
- sensitive
disorganized
immature
insensitive
Name 4 nouns that collocate with Make (they cannot be from 100 or 200 pts in this category).
money
time
a change
a decision
a choice
a noise
a promise
progress
Transform the sentence (as in RUE part 4; 2-5 words):
This motorbike is not as noisy as my previous one.
MADE
My previous ________________ this one.
MOTORBIKE MADE LESS NOISE THAN
to disappoint (v.)
_______________ (adj. to describe a feeling)
________________ (adj. to describe the cause of a feeling)
_________________ (adv.)
_________________(n.)
disappointed
disappointing
disappointingly
disappointment
People who become world champions are usually hugely gifted but at some point, they have had a __________________ which changed everything for them.
big break
Complete with two logical adjectives (from Unit 1) that begin with the given letters.
Pascale is a very h_______________ and o_________ student, so she's bound to finish her part of the project on time.
hard working
organized
Complete with an appropriate form of make or do.
Marco has ________ a big effort with his students so he's a bit disappointed in their lack of progress. They'll need to _____ a lot better on the next exam in order to pass the course.
has made
do
Transform the sentence (as in RUE part 4; 2-5 words):
None of the other sofas in the shop are as comfortable as this one.
ANY
This sofa is ________________ the others in the shop.
MORE COMFORTABLE THAN ANY OF
Name at least 7 words that include the word 'part'.
party
partly
participle
partition
partial
apart
apartment
department
compartment
partial
partially