PHRASAL VERBS
A: C'mon tell me what's going on with your boyfriend!
B: You know I'm very introverted and that it's very hard for me to ____________.
OPEN UP
A: "Mommy, I didn't get all the presents I wanted for my birthday."
B: "____________, babe."
Something inevitable
That's life
His disability prevents ____ _____ _____ (drive).
him from
I don't like him, I've never met such a ______ person before.
(GREED)
greedy
Which are the three colors of the flag of Italy?
a) red, white and blue
b) white, blue and green
c) green, white and red
c) green, white and red
Gina and Bob _____________ before the wedding, sorry.
BROKE UP
I'm a nurse, so if I make a mistake at my job, it's a _________________.
(vitally important; very serious)
matter of life and death
I can't help ______ (laugh) when the teacher speaks, sorry!
laughing
Why did he react so ______ when I mentioned my new project?
(AGGRESSION)
aggressive
When do Mexicans celebrate their independence?
a) May, 5th
b) September, 16th
c) September, 5th
b) September, 16th
The president's hard work ____________ the country's success.
BROUGHT ABOUT
My father was ___________ when he was diagnosed with cancer. But, fortunately, he was cured.
(best age and physical condition)
in the prime of his life
I'm really annoyed ____ Sarah ______the cancellation of the program.
with/by
about
This watch is of great ________ value to me.
(SENTIMENT)
sentimental
Who is the president of Ireland?
a) Gavin Duffy
b) Joan Freeman
c) Michael D. Higgins
c) Michael D. Higgins
I never imagined my brother would __________ but now he's married with three children.
SETTLE DOWN
We need some new people to _________ this project.
(revitalise, refresh sth old)
breathe new life into
Dad's always forgetting _________ his pills.
to take
Gareth made a mistake only because he _______ your instructions.
(UNDERSTAND)
misunderstood
What is the capital of Aruba?
a) Paradera
b) Aruba
c) Oranjestad
c) Oranjestad
Lisa _________ when she heard the bad news.
FELL APART
I had spent two months worrying about it and I was glad to ___________.
(to tell someone about something that has been worrying you )
get it off my chest
She's looking forward to _______ (start) her new job.
Starting
An _______ of mine works at the stadium.
(ACQUAINT)
acquaintance
When did the Berlin wall fall?
a) 1991
b) 1961
c) 2001
a) 1991