PHRASAL VERBS
"We have run ______ of milk. Can you buy some at the supermarket?"
out
Change the word EMPLOY to fit the sentence: "The company has more than 200 ______
employees
"It's a pity I didn't study harder." -> Use WISH. "I ______ ______ harder.
wish I had studied
Are you interested ______ joining the photography club?
in
I went to bed early ______ I was extremely tired." (But / Because / Although)
Because
What does "put up with" mean in: "I can't put up with that noise anymore!"?
To tolerate / bear
Change the word SUCCESS to an adjective: "She is a very ______ businesswoman.
successful
Smoking is not allowed in this building." -> Use MUST. "You ______ ______ in this building.
must not smoke
She is really good ______ playing the piano
at
Complete with a connector of purpose: "She saved money ______ ______ she could buy a new laptop
so that
She missed two weeks of school, so now she has to catch ______ with her classmates.
up
Change the word ABLE to a noun: "Regular exercise can improve your ______ to run long distances
ability
They are building a new cinema in the town centre." -> Use IS. "A new cinema ______ ______ built in the town centre
is being
The success of the project depends ______ everyone's hard work
on
Complete with a connector of contrast: "______ having a headache, she managed to finish her exam
Despite / In spite of
Replace the underlined words: "He rejected the job offer because the salary was too low." -> "He ______ ______ the job offer...
turned down
Change the word HONEST to its negative adverb: "______ , I don't think we can win this match.
Dishonestly
I started living here three years ago." -> Use FOR. "I have ______ ______ ______ three years.
been living here for
The police have accused him ______ stealing the car
of
The thief managed to get ______ ______ the crime because the police found no evidence.
away with
Change the word UNDERSTAND to a noun that means a conflict or argument: "There was a slight ______ between the two partners
misunderstanding
In spite of the rain, they went for a walk." -> Use ALTHOUGH. "They went for a walk ______ ______ ______ raining.
although it was
I am fed up ______ this weather; it hasn't stopped raining all week
with