Phrasal Verbs / Collocations / Idioms
Paraphrase using a collocation:
He succeeds at school.
He does well at school.
You'd better _______ . We are late!
You'd better hurry up. We are late!
If you multiply 2 by 5, the answer ...... ten.
If you multiply 2 by 5, the answer is ten.
"It's a great idea to go to the beach" said Maria. (recommend)
Maria recommended going to the beach.
This coat is expensive, but I think I'll buy it.
This coat is expensive, but I think I'll splash out on it.
Sorry, but I can't help _______. It's too hilarious.
Sorry, but I can't help laughing. It's too hilarious.
She (win) the race if she (not twist) her ankle.
She would have won the race if she hadn't twisted her ankle.
"Don't cross the road there" she said to the children. (warn)
She warned the children not to cross the road there.
Paraphrase this sentence using a phrasal verb:
How could you decline such a fantastic job offer?
How could you turn down such a fantastic job offer?
Paraphrase the sentence so that it has a similar meaning, using the word in capital letters.
I think it's terrible to get up early. STAND
I can't stand getting up early.
If you eat all your salad I'll get you an ice cream.
PROVIDED.
I'll get you an ice cream provided (that) you eat all your salad.
"I'll make the coffee!" said David. (insist + on)
David insisted on making the coffee.
Paraphrase this sentence using an idiom:
She is really dizzy. I think she is going to lose consciousness.
She is really dizzy. I think she is going to black out.
Paraphrase the sentence so that it has a similar meaning, using the word in capital letters.
I think it's essential to have a valid passport.
PASSPORT.
I think having a valid password is essential.
I made a real mistake not drinking any water during the race.
WISH
I wish I had drunk some water during the race.
"Right, let's buy the car in the morning!" we said. (agree)
We agreed to buy the car in the morning.
Paraphrase this sentence using an idiom:
I've been feeling a bit unwell this week.
I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather this week.
Dear Ms Collins,
I am writing 1 (express) my interest in the position of Personal Assistant advertised in the newspaper last week. I am proficient at 2 (type), and I know how 3 (use) most word-processing software. I also have excellent organisational abilities as I used 4 (work) for a very big company as an event planner. I always tend 5 (look) forward to new challenges that can make me 6 (grow) in my position. I enjoy 7 (work) with people, I am flexible, and I don't mind 8 (work) overtime. As you can see from the attached letters of reference, my previous employers considered me to be a skilled secretary. I would be pleased 9 (extend) my career by working for a prestigious company like HTM.
I look forward to 10 (hear) from you.
Yours sincerely,
Jessica Jones.
Dear Ms Collins,
I am writing to express my interest in the position of Personal Assistant advertised in the newspaper last week. I am proficient at typing, and I know how to use most word-processing software. I also have excellent organisational abilities as I used to work for a very big company as an event planner. I always tend to look forward to new challenges that can make me grow in my position. I enjoy working with people, I am flexible, and I don't mind working overtime. As you can see from the attached letters of reference, my previous employers considered me to be a skilled secretary. I would be pleased to extend my career by working for a prestigious company like HTM.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Jessica Jones.
You can use my computer as long as you promise to be careful.
UNLESS
You cannot use my computer unless you promise to be careful.
"Don't forget to buy milk!" said Antonio to Lucia. (remind)
Antonio reminded Lucia to buy milk.