Gap-fill sentences
When I give an order, I expect it to be .............out
carried
They didn´t punish Karen, only gave her a warning. GOT
Karen ................................. a warning
got off with
Something has come up and I can´t meet you. Sorry!
something problematic has happened
His new book is ....................... out next week.
coming
The evidence just doesn´t add up.
make sense
Getting up so early really gets me ..................
down
There were no taxis, so in the end, I had to walk home. UP
Because there were no taxis, I ....................... home.
ended up walking
The crisis was brought about by the President.
was caused by
I was really surprised to win the prize - I couldn´t ......... over it.
get
Jane was right, so Paula had to back down.
admit that you are wrong in an argument
It was a good idea, but I´m afraid it didn´t quite .......... off.
come
My sister had an argument with her neighbour.
FELL
My sister................................. her neighbour.
fell out with
This new hairstyle is beginning to catch on.
become popular
You know I´m your friend - you can always ............. on me!
count
The taxi drew up outside the house.
come to a stop
I was so tired, but just as I was ..............off, the phone rang.
dropping
The best solution was thought of by John.
CAME
John ................................ the best solution.
came up with
You have to face up to your responsibilities.
have the courage to deal with
He must be .................. on for 70 at least!
getting
I am having my bedroom done up.
decorated
He was too embarrassed to ................ up the question of who would pay.
bring
Tom has trouble communicating his ideas to others.
HIS
Tom has trouble .................................... across.
getting his ideas
Everyone fell about when I told them the joke.
laughed
.............. in and have a coffee with me if you´re going to Bilbao.
Drop
I haven´t got (a)round to doing my homework this week.
find time to do