Phrasal Verbs
The Industrial Revolution resulted ___ dramatic changes to the structure of society.
in
We'd better postpone the meeting until Patrick feels better.
put off
A. I really can't see the benefits of working so many hours.
B. I can't see how working so many hours is ____.
beneficial
Could you __tie this knot in my shoelace?
untie
When you relax, do you spill the beans or let your hair down.
Let your hair down
It is essential for journalists to check the source ____ all the information they receive.
of
The soldiers refused to surrender even though they were surrounded.
give in/give up
A. Children become much more aware as they grow up.
B. As children grow up they show much more _____.
awareness
The ____contintental express train takes you from the East Coast to the West Coast.
transcontinental
How many syllables are there in the word "condominium"?
five (con.do.min.i.um)
The authorities are keen to discover who was responsible ____ the destruction of the ancient monument.
for
Terrorists have exploded a bomb in the city center.
set off
A. Nelson Mandela's life has inspired many people.
B. For many people, Nelson Mandela's life has been ________.
inspirational
Police have been ___informed about the location of the suspect.
misinformed
Which does not mean "walk slowly": saunter, stroll, gallop
gallop
Overeating can lead ____ health problems in later life.
to
To be honest, what made me dislike him was his self-centeredness.
put me off him
A. The star's behavior was disgracefully immoral.
B. The star's behavior showed a disgraceful lack of _______.
morality.
London's Heathrow is one of the world's busiest _______ airports. (between)
international
What syllable is stressed in the word "prehistoric"?
the third ( pre his TOR ic)
Within days of taking the antibiotics, there was a dramatic effect ____ her condition
in/on
We were completely fooled by his disguise.
taken in
A. There was real drama in yesterday's events at court.
B. Yesterday's events at court _______ _______ ______.
were really dramatic.
I think we have under_______ the strength of the opposition. (too little)
underestimated
What does it mean when a person "blows hot and cold"?
The person is moody or unpredictable