Phrasal verbs
He works _____ in the gym every morning.
He works out in the gym every morning.
You can always depend _____ him to do what he says he will.
You can always depend on him to do what he says he will.
You need to concentrate. You are not _____ attention!
You need to concentrate. You are not paying attention!
_________ problems are getting worse. [environment]
Environmental problems are getting worse.
He lives in the same street ____ me.
He lives in the same street as me.
When I'm sad, my sister always manages to cheer me __.
When I'm sad, my sister always manages to cheer me up.
I totally agree ____ you.
I totally agree with you.
You _____ too much time playing computer games instead of studying!
You waste too much time playing computer games instead of studying!
________ is not an option! [fail]
Failure is not an option!
What's your new house ____?
What's your new house like?
If you want to pass the exam, you need to carry __ studying.
If you want to pass the exam, you need to carry on studying.
The school insists ____ homework every day.
The school insists on homework every day.
It is good to ___ yourself goals.
It is good to set yourself goals.
When doing the exam, remember that _______ is essential. [accurate]
When doing the exam, remember that accuracy is essential.
The football stadium is also used ____ a venue for concerts.
The football stadium is also used as a venue for concerts.
When I can't decide which book to read, I usually go ___ the one with the best reviews.
When I can't decide which book to read, I usually go for the one with the best reviews.
You should apologise _____ your behaviour!
You should apologise for your behaviour!
There's something really important that I'd like you to _____ in mind when you are doing the project.
There's something really important that I'd like you to bear in mind when you are doing the project.
Your results have __________ improved. [dramatic]
Your results have dramatically improved.
Your house looks ____ a palace!
Your house looks like a palace!
I keep thinking about joining a gym but I haven't got _____ __ doing it yet.
I keep thinking about joining a gym but I haven't got round to doing it yet.
Regular practice leads _____ perfection.
Regular practice leads to perfection.
He gets angry and _____ his temper really quickly.
He gets angry and loses his temper really quickly.
I knew he wasn't happy because he __________ of that type of behaviour. [approve]
I knew he wasn't happy because he disapproves of that type of behaviour.
Cities ____ London need good public transport.
Cities like London need good public transport.