Phrasal Verbs
27. Mrs. Jone's husband _______ last Friday. We're all shocked by the news.
passed away
What is the meaning of "take away" and give an example sentence.
remove / subtract
Anna looked at the test, sighed, and put her head on the desk.
➤ How does Anna probably feel?
She is probably tired, disappointed, or frustrated.
What does the word in bold mean?
"After working for ten hours straight, he felt completely exhausted."
Very tired.
This is the most commonly spoken word in English.
the
32. Some Flowers give _____ their fragrance at night.
off
What is the meaning of "run through" and give an example sentence.
repeat / explain / examine / use up
The children stood by the window with their backpacks on, checking the street again and again.
➤ What are they most likely waiting for?
school bus / transportation to school
What does the word in bold mean?
"Her plan was flawed, which is why it didn’t work as expected."
Having mistakes or weaknesses; not perfect.
This letter is the most frequently used letter in the English language.
"E"
28. If you want to be healthy, you should ______ your bad habits in your lifestyles.
give up
What is the meaning of "put through" and give an example sentence.
bad experience / telephone / education
He checked his watch three times and tapped his foot while waiting in line.
➤ How is he probably feeling?
He is probably impatient or in a hurry.
What does the word in bold mean?
"The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, so no one knew what to do next."
Unclear or having more than one meaning.
This English word comes from the Old English word “bōc.”
book
36. When a fire ______ at the museum, at least ten priceless paintings were completely destroyed.
broke out
What is the meaning of "put across" and give an example sentence.
Express an idea clearly
James walked into the room, saw the broken glass, and called his dog with a worried voice.
➤ What does James probably think happened?
He thinks the dog broke something or might be hurt.
What does the word in bold mean?
"She was reluctant to speak in front of the class because she was afraid of making a mistake."
Unwilling or not wanting to do something.
English borrows words from more than 350 many languages. List 3 of those languages.
French, Spanish, German, Latin, Greek, Welsh, Dutch
41. What does "www" _______ for? Is it short for "world wide web"?
stand
What is the meaning of "make up" and give an example sentence.
replace / invent / prepare / be friendly
After the government increased taxes on sugary drinks, several soda companies launched advertisements promoting their new "zero sugar" products.
➤ Question: What can you infer about why the soda companies changed their advertising?
They are trying to avoid the tax impact by promoting healthier options.
What does the word in bold mean?
"Tom spoke in a very sarcastic tone when he said, "Great job," after the team lost. "
Saying the opposite of what you mean, usually to mock or be funny.
This famous playwright invented over 1,700 words, including “eyeball” and “lonely.”
Shakespeare