out
Can you help me _______out this math problem?
-figure
-leave
-clean
figure
to figure out is to solve or find a solution.
transitive, separable
He _____up the phone.
-hung
-stunk
-filled
hung
To hang up means to end a phone call. It can be used with or without an object.
Let me______this important phone number down.
-write
-hand
-have
write
to write down means to record.
transitive, separable
Have you____your homework in?
-turned
-thrown
-slept
turned
to turn in is to submit.
transitive, separable
Don't_______out, but there's a spider in your hair.
-jump
-work
-freak
freak
to freak out is to panic.
can be intransitive or transitive (to cause someone else to panic) June bugs freak me out.
I can't wear jeans to work; I have to _____up.
-level
-wake
-dress
dress
To dress up is to dress elegantly, or to dress in costume.
My car_____down on my way to work.
-got
-broke
-turned
broke
to break down means to stop working. (intransitive)
it can also mean to disassemble (transitive, separable).
-Congratulations! When do you ____in?
-stay
-move
-kick
move
to move in means to start living in a new home.
Make sure you include everyone; don't______ anyone out!
-leave
-scratch
-check
leave
to leave out means to exclude.
transitive, separable
I'm sorry, can you____up? I can't hear you!
-jump
-speak
-get
Speak
To speak up is to speak louder, or to express an opinion about something.
Can you please ____your stereo down? It's far too loud!
-turn
-wipe
-hand
turn
To turn down means to decrease the volume or intensity of a device. It can also mean to reject. (transitive, separable)
If you don't _____ the refrigerator in, it will never work.
-put
-plug
-squeeze
plug
to plug in means to connect to a power source.
transitive, separable
____out my new skateboard. Isn't it cool?
-Look
-Break
-Check
Check
Check out has multiple meanings. As a transitive, separable phrasal verb, it can mean to examine, or to borrow from a library. (I would like to check this book out, please.)
As an intransitive phrasal verb, it can mean to leave after a stay at a hotel, or to disengage mentally/emotionally.
She ____up flamenco dancing last year.
-hung
-showed
-took
Took
To take up (+gerund) can mean to start a hobby.
To take up can also mean to occupy space. The large man took up two airplane seats. (transitive, separable)
I thought you were going to come to my graduation party. You really _____me down.
-let
-patted
-slowed
let
to let down means to disappoint.
transitive, separable.
It's Saturday tomorrow and I'm not setting my alarm clock; I'm______in!
-stepping
-handing
-sleeping
sleeping
to sleep in means to stay in bed later than usual.
Do you prefer to _____ out at home or at the gym?
-check
-rinse
-work
work
to work out means to exercise. (intransitive, inseparable)
To work out can also mean to resolve. (transitive, separable)
The scuba diver ______up before his expedition.
-suited
-freshened
-paid
suited
To suit up means to put on a uniform or special clothing.
I'm really tired. I think I'll go_____down for a while.
-lay
-lie
-cut
lie
to lie down is to recline.
I'm too sick to work today. I'm going to ____in!
-drive
-call
-jump
To call in means to call one's employer to report an inability to work.