Phrasal Verbs
press for scale back shake up
singled out mull over drag on
bear down on fizzle out pin down
Activists continue to ________ immediate action on climate change policies.
press for
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
give someone more control over their life
empower
The scientists didn’t expect that the sea levels would / was to rise so quickly.
would rise
Correct the sentence:
Governments are implementing new environmental policies they are also promoting sustainable development.
Governments are implementing new environmental policies, and they are also promoting sustainable development.
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
becoming weaker
ailing
press for scale back shake up
singled out mull over drag on
bear down on fizzle out pin down
The peace talks between the two nations began to ________ without any progress.
drag on
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
act forcefully about something to show you have power
assert
She missed the conference because she was going to / would be traveling abroad at that time.
was going to be
Although solar panels are becoming more efficient, but they are still expensive to install.
Although solar panels are becoming more efficient, they are still expensive to install.
press for scale back shake up
singled out mull over drag on
bear down on fizzle out pin down
Researchers are attempting to ________ the sources of microplastics in the ocean.
pin down
press for scale back shake up
singled out mull over drag on
bear down on fizzle out pin down
During the international summit, one organization was ________ for its innovative approach to waste management.
singled out
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
think deeply about something, focusing on what action to take
contemplate
During his internship, nobody thought he would / was about to become the CEO of the company.
would
I can't see nobody making a significant effort to reduce waste.
I can't see anybody making a significant effort to reduce waste.
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
difficulties in life over a long period of time, usually due to lack of money and basic needs
hardship
Before implementing the new energy regulations, lawmakers need to ________ the potential economic impact.
mull over
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
being deeply troubled and changeable, possibly with disagreements or violence
turbulent
We were going to / would hold a protest to raise awareness about pollution, but the weather was too bad.
were going to
The discussion on renewable energy is important however, it is crucial to act now.
The discussion on renewable energy is important; however, it is crucial to act now.
press for scale back shake up
singled out mull over drag on
bear down on fizzle out pin down
Due to economic challenges, the government had to ________ its plans for new environmental projects.
scale back
press for scale back shake up
singled out mull over drag on
bear down on fizzle out pin down
The momentum for the new green initiative began to ________ after facing several logistical challenges.
fizzle out
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
disagreements or conflicts between two or more people or groups of people
strife
The spokesperson announced that there would be / was being an increase in renewable energy investments.
would be
Climate change is a pressing issue therefore, we must prioritize it in our policies.
Climate change is a pressing issue; therefore, we must prioritize it in our policies.
turbulent strife contemplate
hardship scapegoat ailing.
assert empower legitimize
publicly blaming someone for something bad even though it might not be their fault
scapegoat