Phrasal Verbs
Thank you for lending me that money, I promise to _______ it _______ before the weekend. (= repay a loan)
Thank you for lending me that money, I promise to pay it back before the weekend.
There's no denying that individuals really act in this way.
____________________ that individuals really act in this way. (EVIDENCE)
There is ample evidence that individuals really act in this way
The team are winning/are on the verge of winning the cup, with jus ten minutes left to play.
are on the verge of winning
Children normally feel a lot of _______ (ANXIOUS) about their first day at school.
anxiety
From the moment I met her, I knew we are going to get on really well.
I knew we were going to get on really well.
I'm not _______ it _______, I'm telling the truth. (=invent)
I'm not making it up
Due to necessity, we completely encourage it.
As it is necessary, we ________________ support. (GIVE)
As it is necessary, we give it our wholehearted support.
When I was chosen for the team, I didn't know I will/would have to train on weekends too.
would
I keep getting _______ (CONTRADICT) advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it.
contradictory
It's written in clear, comprehendible English.
It's written in clear, comprehensible English
You have to _______ _______ it and not give up. (= keep doing)
You have to stick at it
In the late 20th century this is what people used to believe.
This _______________ in the late 20th century. (VIEW)
This was the prevailing view in the late 20th century.
Great! We've run out of petrol - we'll have to/we're having to walk.
we'll have to
The atmosphere at school at the moment is almost _______ (BEAR).
unbearable
The population was worried about some of the information provided, it was clear there was increasing doubt.
It was clear there was growing doubt.
He _______ ______ to become the best writer. (=aim to do)
He set out to become the best writer.
Given how little you've prepared for the tests, I have reasons to doubt that you are serious about going to college next fall.
Your lack of preparation for the test ____________ you are about going to college next fall. (CALLS)
Your lack of preparation for the test calls into question how serious you are about going to college next fall.
The sequel to this game comes out/is on the verge of coming out later this year.
comes out
Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, _______ (PRODUCE) increases
productivity
In despite the fact that the rain, we went to the beach and had a good time.
It was difficult to ______ ______ ______ the heat, but I tried. (=tolerate or accept)
It was difficult to put up with the heat, but I tried.
It was really surprising to see the principal show up to show approval of our proposal.
I never expected the principal _________________ our proposal. (SUPPORT)
I never expected the principal to come out in support of our proposal.
I've just noticed that my passport is due to/likely to expire next month so I'll have to renew it.
due to
She was disappointed by the apparent _______ (WILLING) of the staff to get involved.
unwillingness
It seems that the robbers will take away with their crime until the last scene of the film.
...the robbers will get away with their...