Phrasal verbs
Ability
Tech
Passive Voice
Problems
100

Definition: To think of a new idea or plan

come up with

100

 "I'm sorry, I _____ come to the meeting yesterday." 

couldn't

100

This is what you do to a battery when its power is low

charge

100

This house _____ (build) in 1890.

was built

100

"I can't call you back, my phone is _____."

broken

200

"I want to _____ a new hobby, like gardening or chess"

take up

200

"After five attempts, he _____ finally _____ pass the driving test."

was able to

200

"The screen is black. Did you _____ the monitor?"

switch on

200

The problem _____ (will / solve) by the team tomorrow.

will be solved

200

"We were talking, but the call _____ and we got disconnected."

got cut off

300

Can you help me? I can't _____ how to solve this puzzle

work out

300
Ask a question about ability in the future

Will you be able to meet me tomorrow? 

300

"I can't print because I need to _____ the new printer software first."

install

300

Make a sentence in Present Continuous. Use Passive Voice

The new school is beight built

300

Whis is an "attatchment"? 

a computer file that is sent together with a message

400

Tell me about a time you had to look after someone or something

"I had to look after my neighbor's cat last weekend."

400

Tell about  something you could do when you were 5 years old

I could swim 

400

Give me two instructions for using a laptop. Use 'plug in' and 'switch on'

First, plug in the charger. Then, switch it on.

400

Describe how to cook a sandwich. Use passive voice

Firstly, bread is sliced...

400

Make a senyence with the phrase "out of order"

The vending machine is out of order

500

Explain the difference between 'set up' and 'take up'

You 'set up' a business and 'take up' a hobby.

500

Make a sentence about a future ability using the correct form of 'be able to'

Will people be able to live on Mars?

500

Tell me a short story about a tech problem using 'ran out of charge'

My phone ran out of charge during the call, so I had to unplug the lamp to use the socket.

500

Talk about a famous invention (e.g., the telephone). Use the passive voice

The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Today, it is used by billions of people

500

Describe a frustrating tech problem you had. Use the words crashes and isn't working.

My computer isn't working properly. It crashes every time I try to save my document.