Phrasal Verbs
To tolerate an annoying situation or person, you might do this with their behavior.
put up with
When you actively try to solve a difficult issue, you do this to it.
Tackle the problem
This word introduces an imagined situation, as in “_____ it rains, we’ll stay inside.”
Supposing
A sponge does this when it absorbs liquid.
Soak up
If someone contributes to an outcome or result, they do this.
Play a part
This phrase means “only on the condition that,” as in “You can go out _____ you finish your homework.”
as long as
Rain and snowmelt affect the river’s volume, increasing the likelihood of flooding.
Adding to
To permanently stop a harmful practice, governments may do this to it.
put an end to
This word means “except if” and introduces a condition for something to happen, as in “You won’t pass _____ you study.”
unless
Environmental campaigns encourage people to do this on plastic use to reduce waste.
Cut down
Community leaders met regarding rising crime rates in the neighborhood. What is this called?
Taking action
This phrase indicates a guarantee remains valid only under a certain condition: “The warranty applies _____ the product is used correctly.”
provided that
In a desert survival scenario, travelers must conserve water carefully so they don’t do this before reaching help.
Run out
A city council might introduce stricter fines to this in public parks.
Dropping litter
This word shows what will happen if a condition is not met, as in: “You need to leave now; _____, you’ll miss the train.”
otherwise