Phrasal Verbs I
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
My sister and I have never __________ ________ __________. We were always arguing when we were children, and we don't talk often now that we are adults.
My sister and I have never gotten along well. We were always arguing when we were children, and we don't talk often now that we are adults.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
I didn't ______ ___________ when he said that my hair has a mind of it's own, although it was a little bit rude.
I didn't take offense when he said that my hair has a mind of it's own, although it was a little bit rude.
Re-phrase the following sentence using the words provided:
(wishes) My sister wants to be older.
My sister wishes she was older.
re-phrase the sentence using the word in parenthesis:
(should) I'm supposed to wear a suit to work, but I rarely do.
I should wear a suit to work, but I rarely do.
Complete the paragraph with the correct forms of the verbs in parenthesis:
It ________ (be) a dark and stormy night, and Mr. Smith _____________ (sit) in front of a fire, ____________ (read) a book.
It _was_ (be) a dark and stormy night, and Mr. Smith _was sitting_ (sit) in front of a fire, _reading_ (read) a book.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
The sound of traffic ________ ______ some people's __________, but it has never bothered me. I don't mind living near the highway.
The sound of traffic gets on some people's nerves, but it has never bothered me. I don't mind living near the highway.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
After there was smoke in Santa Cruz, it took a couple of weeks for some people to _______ ___________ their coughs.
After there was smoke in Santa Cruz, it took a couple of weeks for some people to get over their coughs.
Re-phrase the following sentences using the words provided:
(If) I don't know anything about physics. I can't help you.
If I knew something about physics, I could help you.
OR
If I know anything about physics, I might be able to help you.
re-phrase the sentence using the word in parenthesis:
(wouldn't) He refused to turn the volume down.
He wouldn't turn the volume down.
Complete the paragraph with the correct forms of the verbs in parenthesis:
The house was silent except for the sound of logs cracking on the fire. Suddenly, the doorbell ___________ (ring). Mr. Smith _________ (be) surprised, as he _______________ (not expect) a visitor.
The house was silent except for the sound of logs cracking on the fire. Suddenly, the doorbell _rang_ (ring). Mr. Smith was (be) surprised, as he _wasn't expecting_ (not expect) a visitor.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
If you have to give a presentation in class, the first step is to choose a topic and ______ _____________. It is important to understand the topic in detail before you start to write your presentation.
If you have to give a presentation in class, the first step is to choose a topic and do research. It is important to understand the topic in detail before you start to write your presentation.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
Sometimes it's difficult to ______ ___________ ______ my parents because they don't understand how the world has changed since they were my age.
Sometimes it's difficult to get through to my parents because they don't understand how the world has changed since they were my age.
Re-phrase the following sentence using the words provided:
(if) I didn't learn to speak another language until I was 25. I'm not very good.
If I had learned to speak another language when I was younger, I would be better at it.
Read the paragraph. Then, use modals to give two pieces of advice to the people you read about.
Jan and Raúl want to get a dog, but they both work long hours, and they would have to leave a dog home alone often.
1. They shouldn't get a dog.
2. They should/could get a cat instead of a dog.
3. They could/should pay someone to look after the dog when they are at work.
4. They could/should get a job where they work from home.
Complete the sentence with the correct forms of the verbs in parenthesis:
He walked to the door and listened for a moment before he _______ (put) his hand on the doorknob. When he _________ (open) the door, he was met with the most unusual sight. On his doorstep _________ (stand) an exceptionally tall woman with blue hair. She ___________ (carry) a large backpack and a colorfully painted sculpture of a raven.
He walked to the door and listened for a moment before he _put_ (put) his hand on the doorknob. When he _opened_ (open) the door, he was met with the most unusual sight. On his doorstep __stood___ (stand) an exceptionally tall woman with blue hair. She _was carrying_ (carry) a large backpack and a colorfully painted sculpture of a raven.
Complete the sentence wit the correct phrasal verb:
If you forget to bring something with you on vacation, you have two options: you can buy it when you arrive at your destination, or you can _____ ___________ it.
If you forget to bring something with you on vacation, you have two options: you can buy it when you arrive at your destination, or you can do without it.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
When my mom decided to go back to work, I ___________ _______ the responsibility of caring for my younger brother and sister after school because I knew it was important to my family.
When my mom decided to go back to work, I took on the responsibility of caring for my younger brother and sister after school.
Re-phrase the following sentence using the words provided:
(if) You speak very fast. I don't understand.
If you spoke slower, I could/might understand you.
Which verbs/phrases can fill in the blank correctly?
You _____________ go Australia to study English.
a. should
b. don't have to
c. shouldn't
d. could
e. might
You should/don't have to/could go Australia to study English.
Complete the sentence with the correct forms of the verbs in parenthesis:
She __________ (gaze) at the man with wide eyes, as if she was surprised to see him at the door. He was momentarily frozen and he _____________ (not able to find) the words to greet this strange woman on his doorstep. Then, she ________ (take) a step backward as if she _____________ (consider) running away without saying a word.
She _gazed_ (gaze) at the man with wide eyes, as if she was surprised to see him at the door. He was momentarily frozen and he __couldn't find/wasn't able to find_ (not able to find) the words to greet this strange woman on his doorstep. Then, she _took_ (take) a step backward as if she __was considering_ (consider) running away without saying a word.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
My family and I will either stay in Santa Cruz for the holidays or we will travel to Cochabamba, where my grandparents live. We have been discussing the pros and cons of each option because we have to _________ _____ ____________ soon!
My family and I will either stay in Santa Cruz for the holidays or we will travel to Cochabamba, where my grandparents live. We have been discussing the pros and cons of each option because we have to make a decision soon!
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verbs:
My parents are always _________ _________ ______ me to learn more skills and get better grades, but they are never able to _________ my ____________ to slow down and take it easy sometimes.
My parents are always putting pressure on me to learn more skills and get better grades, but they are never able to take my advice to slow down and take it easy sometimes.
Re-phrase the following sentence using the words provided:
(If/wouldn't) I get up at 6:00 every morning. I have to go to work.
If I didn't have to go to work, I wouldn't get up at 6:00 every morning.
Which words/phrases can fill in the blank correctly?
You __________ worry so much. You will do a great job on the exam.
a. shouldn't
b. couldn't
c. should
d. don't have to
e. can't
You shouldn't/don't have to worry so much. You will do a great job on the exam.
Complete the paragraph with the correct forms of the verbs in parenthesis:
Finally, the man ________ (come) to his senses and said, "Hello, miss. May I help you?". After a pause, she ___________ (respond) quietly. She explained that she ______________ (travel) all day, but wasn't able to reach her destination because the rain ____________ (make) travel very difficult throughout the day.
Finally, the man _came_ (come) to his senses and said, "Hello, miss. May I help you?". After a pause, she _responded_ (respond) quietly. She explained that she _had been traveling_ (travel) all day, but wasn't able to reach her destination because the rain _had made_ (make) travel very difficult throughout the day.