do/does-don´t/doesn't
Do you like finance?
Yes I _____
Yes I do
break down
to stop working/functioning
to simplify
I got ___ the bus.
A) ON
B) IN
C) OUT
I got ON the bus.
to tweak
to make a minor change
a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
benchmark
Are they interested in booking a flight next week?
No, they ______
No, they aren´t
back down
to not continue with something you previously agreed to
The plane arrived ____ 4pm.
A) ON
B) IN
C) AT
D) INTO
The plane arrived AT 4pm.
to curtail
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
"benefits were further curtailed"
the state of being in accordance with established guidelines or specifications, or the process of becoming so.
compliance
Does she know how to swim?
Yes she ____
Yes she does
to ask around
Definition: to ask many people the same question
Example: “I will ask around to find out who wants to go to lunch together.”
___ the summer I like to go __ a swim.
A) in, at
B) on, for
C) for, to
D) in, for
IN the summer I like to go FOR a swim.
provision
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
"new contracts for the provision of services"
a service (such as light, power, or water) provided by a public place you must pay for
utilities
Do we get a bonus?
Yes, we ____
Yes, we do
to come across
Definition: to find unexpectedly
Example: “If you come across my keys while you’re in the break room, please bring them to me.”
I think he went out ___ a walk.
A) FOR
B) TO
C) INTO
I think he went out FOR a walk.
fixer-upper
a renovated old house
a synonym for flaw and mistake
defect
Does your sister like hiking?
No, she ______
No, she doesn´t
To run by/past
Definition: to discuss something with a person for his or her opinion
Example: “Please run it by Arthur. He has done this type of project before and can let you know how it should look.”
Are you ready ___ the meeting next week? It will take place ___ Friday.
A) IN, ON
B) TO, IN
C) FOR, ON
D) IN, TO
Are you ready FOR the meeting next week? It will take place ON Friday.
undercut
offer goods or services at a lower price than (a competitor).
"these industries have been undercut by more efficient foreign producers"
a sudden decrease in a graph
plummet