phrasal verbs
After denying it at first, Sarah finally ......... breaking her mom's vase.
a) backed up
b) owned up to
c) made up
b) owned up to
After retiring, she .......... painting as a hobby and discovered a new passion.
a) picked up
b) gave up
c) took up
c) took up
.......... attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, making it harder for people to distinguish legitimate emails from scams.
a) Drug trafficking
b) Phishing
c) Shoplifting
b) Phishing
The debate around the ......... continues, with some arguing it's a necessary deterrent and others claiming it's cruel and unusual punishment.
a) imprisonment
b) death penalty
c) community service
b) death penalty
Right now the new employee ......... by the HR department. (train)
is being trained
Why don't we .......... to John's place and watch the game?
a) come over
b) walk over
c) go round
c) go round
This holiday season the charity will ......... food and clothing to families in need.
a) give out
b) put up
c) give up
a) give out
Law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to combat ......... networks that operate globally.
a) shoplifting
b) burglary
c) drug trafficking
c) drug trafficking
......... can be a harsh reality for those convicted of serious crimes, with some serving decades or even the rest of their lives behind bars.
a) Life imprisonment
b) Death penalty
c) Community service
a) Life imprisonment
The package ......... yesterday afternoon. (deliver)
was delivered
Can you ......... and help me fix this broken chair?
a) walk over
b) go round
c) come over
c) come over
It's not easy to ......... children on your own, but she's doing a great job.
a) put up
b) bring up
c) give up
b) bring up
To protect yourself from .........., it's essential to monitor your accounts and report any suspicious activity.
a) robbery
b) identity fraud
c) burglary
b) identity fraud
As part of her sentence, the judge ordered the defendant to complete 100 hours of ......... to give back to the community.
a) fine
b) sentence
c) community service
c) community service
The issue ........., and the system is back online. (resolve)
has been resolved
She ......... an excuse for being late, but I didn't believe her.
a) backed up
b) made up
c) brushed up on
b) made up
I'm not going to ......... your rudeness anymore; apologize now.
a) put up with
b) give up
c) bring up
a) put up with
Homeowners can take steps to prevent ......... by installing security systems and keeping doors and windows locked.
a) burglary
b) robbery
c) identity fraud
a) burglary
After the guilty verdict, the prosecution asked the judge to ......... the defendant to the maximum penalty allowed by law.
a) sentence
b) fine
c) convict
a) sentence
I believe the new restaurant ......... next month. (open)
will be opened
Can you ......... your claims with some evidence?
a) back up
b) own up to
c) make up
a) back up
She's had to ......... a lot of stress at work lately.
a) give out
b) take up
c) put up with
c) put up with
The store owner was shaken after a ......... occurred during business hours.
a) phishing
b) robbery
c) identity fraud
b) robbery
The jury's verdict ......... the defendant of murder sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for stricter laws.
a) sentencing
b) convicting
c) penalising
b) convicting
The repairs ......... by the time the owners return from vacation. (finish)
will have been finished