Phrasal Verbs
1 He says he won’t stand ....... any more of our bad behaviour
for
The Score is the name of a magazine for young people ....... I get every week.
a) who b) that c) why
b
The Hunger Games films are based .....the novels by Suzanne Collins.
on
The number of British children spending time outdoors is lower than ever. In a recent survey, 20 per cent (1) children said they rarely spent any time outdoors.
of
Martin is a very ......person. He always wants to help others.
CONSIDER
CONSIDERATE
2 I don’t want to play football. I really don’t feel ....... it.
up tp
He was born in a year .......... a lot of important events took place.
a) that b) which c) when
c
You shouldn’t come to my house if you’re allergic ...... cats. I’ve got two.
to
In some cases, children were (2) of the house for less than an hour a day.
out
This article ........... the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
VALUE
EVALUATES
3 All the bad news you read about it in the newspapers just gets me ............... .
down
This bicycle, ........ costs less than €150, is likely to change the future of cycling.
a) which b) that c) whose
a
My brother’s getting rid ..... his old English books. You can help yourself to any you want.
of
It seems that they prefer to stay (3) and surf the internet or play computer games.
in
I find it very difficult to .......... myself in the mornings. I prefer to just stay in bed.
MOTIVE
MOTIVATE
4 Do you think you can sort ........ the problem with your email address?
out
The boy,........ is talking loudly, is my cousin.
a) which b) who c) whose
b
I think my dad’s addicted ....... work. He spends all his time at the office.
to
However, although many children seem happy to do (4) fresh air, this changes when they are given the chance to spend time outdoors.
without
You can ......... your phone by pressing this button.
ACTIVE
ACTIVATE
I’m in trouble now. My parents won’t let me ........ this time.
off
That’s the hospital .......... I was born.
a) where b) which c) that
a
I hope they can find a cure ......... old age. I don’t want to get old!
for
Another report has shown that (5) just one day spent in the country, children develop an interest and are likely to spend more time outdoors in the future.
in/after
Good teachers always try to .......... interesting discussions.
STIMULUS
STIMULATE