Phrasal Verbs
__________ out: conduct something, eg. research/an investigation/a test/an experiment/a study etc.
carry
She can speak French and Italian.
Not only can she speak French, but (she can) also (speak) Italian.
Choose the correct option: This meal is very healthy. On the other hand/Alternatively/What's more, it's really easy to prepare.
What's more
Choose the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence: The plot of the novel was a bit too __________ (CONFUSE); I couldn't follow what was going on.
confusing
Rewrite this sentence, using the word in brackets: The phone I bought stopped working after three days, so I had to return it to the shop. (BACK)
The phone I bought stopped working after three days, so I had to take it back to the shop.
__________ clear: clarify something eg. the reason for a decision
make
Rewrite this sentence, starting with "At no time": He didn't reveal what he was planning to do.
At no time did he reveal what he was planning to do.
Choose the correct option: This area has a reputation for being dangerous. Despite this/As well as this/Moreover, it actually contains some of the city's best bars and restaurants.
Despite this
Choose the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence: When we told her the news, Aunt Maggie became __________ (HYSTERIA).
hysterical
Rewrite this sentence, using the word in brackets: There are rumours that John Gillsmith is going to buy the club. (IT)
It is rumoured that John Gillsmith is going to buy the club.
put __________: propose something eg. an idea, a plan
forward
Rewrite this sentence, starting with "Under no circumstances": You should never leave the door open when the band is playing.
Under no circumstances should you leave the door open when the band is playing.
Choose the correct option: The house prices in this neighbourhood have shot up recently. Apart from/Given/Despite how many trendy new businesses have opened here in the last few months, it's not surprising.
Given
Choose the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence: I thought her performance was simply __________ (DELIGHT).
delightful
Rewrite this sentence, using the word in brackets: Despite looking like the better team for most of the season, on the last day Longmore lost the championship to Printon United. (PIPPED)
Despite looking like the better team for most of the season, on the last day Longmore were pipped at the post by Printon United.
__________ out: intend eg. to prove something
set
Rewrite this sentence, starting with "Hardly": As soon as I left the house, it started raining.
Hardly had I left the house when it started raining.
Choose the correct option: Many people think learning a new language is very difficult. On the other hand/On the contrary/Besides this, with enough practice and the right attitude, most people are able to do it.
On the contrary
Choose the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence: As Mark opened the door, he found Jeannie with a look of __________ (ASTONISH) on her face.
astonishment
Rewrite this sentence, using the word in brackets: As soon as the King heard about Jack's discovery, he summoned him to the castle immediately. (WIND)
As soon as the King got wind of Jack's discovery, he summoned him to the castle immediately.
take __________ with: object to or contest something, eg. a decision
issue
Rewrite this sentence, starting with "No sooner": Gary had just woken up when the postman knocked on the door.
No sooner had Gary woken up than the postman knocked on the door.
Choose the correct option: It's usually pretty warm here during the summer months. In contrast/For this reason/Even so, it might be a good idea to take a jacket with you, just in case the temperature drops.
Even so
Choose the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the sentence: You don't seem very excited. In fact, you appear quite __________ (DIFFERENCE) about the whole thing.
indifferent
Rewrite the sentence, using the word in brackets: I entered the store, and immediately three shop assistants crowded around me and started bombarding me with questions. (SCARCELY)
Scarcely had I entered the store when three shop assistants crowded around me and started bombarding me with questions.