Phrasal Verbs: Relationships
I feel terrible about disappointing Tom, but I’m just too tired to go out tonight.
letting Tom down
Defining/ Non-defining: Lucinda’s father, whose work is mainly in the UK, was born in India.
non-defining
having a large, strong body
well-built
My new phone didn’t work, so I __________ (get/the shop / replace) it with a new one.
got the shop to replace
We always support each other in my family.
stick together
Defining/ non-defining: "There had been something in her voice which had really appealed to him."
defining
My dad’s 45, so I guess he’s middle-________.
aged
My coat has a dirty mark on it, so I'm __________ (have/it/clean).
having it cleaned
to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character
take after
Correct the mistake: "The beach, who is really long and wide, is perfect for playing ball games."
The beach, which/that is really long and wide, is perfect for playing ball games.
My uncle’s living with us at the moment, but it’s only a _______________ arrangement. He’s moving out to his own place soon.
short-term
My brother kicked a football through the neighbours’ window and they _____________(get/my parents/pay) for a new one.
got my parents to pay
to be confident you can depend on someone
count on
What part is the relative clause? "Attis couldn’t stop thinking about the woman he had spoken to."
he had spoken to
I try to eat a well-_______ diet and I can’t stand badly-__________ pets! My dog’s so good!
balanced, behaved
I had to work very late, but I ___________ (get/my boss/call) a taxi to take me home.
got my boss to call
It always feels as if Susanna is thinking that I’m less important than her.
looking down on me
True or False: For non-defining clauses, we cannot leave out the relative pronouns, we use 'that' for people or things and we always use commas before and after the relative clauses.
True
feeling sure about yourself and your own abilities
self-confident
My sister was away on Mum’s birthday, but she ______________ (have/a bunch of flowers/deliver) to the house.
had a bunch of flowers