Phrasal Verbs
I can’t believe David ________________________. I really thought he’d be willing to help you out.
a) turned you around
b) turned down you
c) turned you down
c) turned you down
I truly believe that our friendship could _________ from a little more honestly.
Benefit
I love ________ with a cup of tea after a long day.
a) to relax
b) relaxing
c) either one
c) either one
Which of the following shares the same meaning as "I think"?
a) And let's not forget...
b) Let's not...
c) In my opinion...
C) In my opinion...
You broke your promise! For us to ever be friends again, we will have to _____________ our trust.
Rebuild
Did you run _____ any problems trying to update the program?
a) with
b) over
c) into
d) in
c) into
When you are listening to others' situations, it is important to try to put yourself in their shoes in order to really understand and ___________ with them.
Empathize
He appreciated ____________ the truth, even though it was difficult to hear.
a) knowing
b) to know
c) either one
a) knowing
Finish the sentence using an expression of opinion:
"The way_______":
a) I see it
b) In my opinion
c) I have to say
a) I see it
It can be hard for teachers to ___________ students’ names from years ago, but Mrs. Smith always seems to remember everyone’s name.
Recall
She is my best friend. I cannot imagine we would ever ___________.
a) get away
b) drift apart
c) back down
b) drift apart
At this point in my life, I don't want any relationships that are full of conflict. I want all of my relationships to be ________________.
Harmonious
I could never give up ___________ (play) basketball; it is my passion.
Finish the sentence:
"I have to say that..."
a) let's not forget
b) I disagree
c) do you think so?
b) I disagree
Jacob has been working every day for months straight. It's time that he takes some vacation days to __________________ with his family and friends.
Reconnect
I am not very good at defending myself. Would you _______ ___ for me?
stand up
Good friends respect each other's opinions, even when their views ______________.
Clash
1. to be
2. taking
What question makes the most sense following a statement of opinion, like this one:
"I honestly believe that everyone deserves a second chance..."
a) ...What do you mean?"
b) ...Do you think so?"
c) ...Are you ok?"
b) ...do you think so?"
It's unwise in a relationship to _________ your partner's old mistakes over and over again.
Rehash
She is not interested. She told me that she prefers to 1) ______up the opportunity, so we should 2)_____ her ____ of the group of people potentially interested.
1) pass (pass up)
2) count / out (count her out)
I truly ___(1)____ friendships that people are able to care for and maintain throughout many years and many life changes. Those ____(2)_____ friendships are so impressive.
1. Admire
2. Enduring
2) to say **Remember that after regret, we can put a gerund, but it changes the meaning to feeling sorry for that thing ("I regret calling you stupid").**
I have to say that the best friends are those who are good listeners. ___________ those who always show up for you.
a) In my opinion
b) The way I see it
c) And let's not forget
c) And let's not forget
Recently, a friend who used to be very close to me ___(1)____ in my life. I am hoping that we can _____(2)_____ our friendship.
1) Resurfaced
2) Rekindle