He was _______ the flu all week. He could barely get out of bed.
DOWN WITH
100
I'm fed OUT with the traffic in this city. It takes me nearly an hour just to get to work when it should only take half an hour.
OUT >>> UP
100
Phrasal verbs can be separable (object can be placed between verb and particle) or inseparable. How many of the phrasal verbs with BE that we learned are separable?
NONE OF THEM!
200
To be somewhere else, not present, or on vacation
To be AWAY
200
To be at home or work
To be IN
200
What are you ____ in those drawers? They're all empty!
AFTER
200
Jennifer was not OFF ON the surprise party that her friends were planning because it was for her 30th birthday.
OFF ON >>> IN ON
200
Phrasal verbs can be transitive (they require a subject) or intransitive. 5 of the phrasal verbs with BE that we learned are always transitive. Which ones are they?
be AFTER, be CUT OUT FOR, be DOWN WITH, be IN ON, and be ON ABOUT
300
To be tired of, sick of, or upset about something
To be FED UP
300
To be INVOLVED, to participate
To be IN ON
300
He is not ________ this job. He's not good with people, and the hours are too long for him.
CUT OUT FOR
300
They're running late because of traffic, but I'm sure they'll be ON any minute now.
ON >>> ALONG
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
Which phrasal verb with BE can be transitive or intransitive, depending on which meaning is used?
be ON (it's transitive if it means "to take place" or "to take a medication", but intransitive if it means "to work or function")
400
To be suitable qualified and possessing the right qualities
To be CUT OUT FOR
400
To take medication or drugs
To be ON
400
I called you at work, but your associate said you were not _____ at the time.
IN
400
She doesn't normally shop there because of the high prices, but she bought some things there yesterday because prices were OFF by 30%.
OFF>>>DOWN
400
What is one meaning of "to be IN" that we discussed that is not on the worksheet that Kurt gave you?
to participate or be involved in
Example: "We're having a barbecue on Saturday? Would you like to come?" "Sure! I'm in!"
500
To be ill or sick
To be DOWN WITH
500
To be spoiled or expired (usually referring to food)
To be OFF
500
They'll be ______ on vacation all week, so I'll be babysitting for them.
AWAY
500
She leaves for work very early. She's always DOWN before 7:30.
DOWN >>> OUT
500
One of the phrasal verbs with BE that we learned can also mean "to express agreement or approval," but this was not on our list either. However, it was discussed in class.