Phrasal Verbs
to deal with means to:
a)handle
b)inform
c)advance
a) to handle
Sometimes the loud noise is hard to deal with when trying to study.
Which modal means that one is certain that something is true:
a)might
b)must
c)could
b)must
This must be the right way to go!
To follow the rules exactly
a)in a nutshell
b)by the book
c)throw in the towel
b) by the book
When the administration comes in it's important to go by the book.
I didn't get an answer after waiting an hour. (Only after)
Only after waiting an hour did I get an answer.
A serious agreement between two parties.
a)infringement
b)dispute
c) damages
b)dispute
They decided to settle the dispute out of court.
to pull out of means to:
a) to dismiss
b) to withdraw
c)to fail
b) to withdraw
Example:He had to pull out of the game because of his leg injury.
Which modals mean it is possible that something isn't true:
Can't, Couldn't, May not, Might not
May not, Might not
This might not be the best idea.
He may not be coming because of the rain.
When something isn't exactly "right" or "wrong"
a)a grey area
b) go through the roof
c) out of the blue
a) a grey area
Usually in religion and politics, there can be a grey area because it depends on a lot of different factors.
I will never go to that restaurant. (Never again)
Never again will I go to that restaurant.
the exclusive legal right to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material:
a)trademark
b)infringement
c)copyright
c) copyright
If you create a unique phrase, it's best to copyright it as soon as possible.
to hold up means to:
a)to proliferate
b)to delay
c)to eliminate
b)to delay
We were held up by traffic coming from downtown
Which modals means one is certain that something isn't true:
Can't, Couldn't, May not, Might not
Can't and Couldn't
They can't have arrived on time because they are 2 hours late.
To restart a plan that didn't work out:
a)a long shot
b)see eye to eye
c)back to square one
c) back to square one
Unfortunately we need to start back at square one because the first plan failed.
I haven't been this tired since I worked a double shift. (Not since)
Not since I worked a double shift have I been this tired.
Illegal behaviour by a professional person while doing their job:
a)malpractice
b)breach
c)damages
a)malpractice
The cosmetic surgeon was sued for malpractice after performing many botched surgeries.
to build up means to:
a)eliminate
b)transfer
c)increase
c) increase
We needed to build up the confidence of the students so they can do well on the exam
Which three modals means it is possible that something is true:
Must, Can't, Couldn't, May, Might, May not, Might not, Could
May, Might, Could
This could be the best day of our lives.
She may be late because of traffic.
They might be coming to the game on Saturday.
To take a big risk
a)a long shot
b)out of this world
c)going through the roof
a long shot
It may be a long shot, but the collaboration might help both companies for their business.
There is no reason you should mix bleach and vinegar.(Under no circumstances)
Under no circumstances should you mix bleach and vinegar.
things that someone has created and that no one else is legally allowed to copy:
a)trademark
b)intellectual property
c)copyright
b)intellectual property
Songs and screenplays are considered intellectual property
to phase out means to:
a)to employ
b)to delay
c)to eliminate
c) to eliminate
The company decided to phase out the program because it didn't fit into their budget.
Fill in the blank with the correct modals: might/might not/must/can't
He ___ be having a pretty good time. He's been at it for ages and he's absolutely beaming! Everyone's definitely kept the secret. They ___ have any idea about what's going to happen! It _____ be the best, but it's certainly got the most flavour. And the ingredients are so fresh! Look at all the features! It does everything! This ___be the best thing I've ever seen.
He must be having a pretty good time. He's been at it for ages and he's absolutely beaming! Everyone's definitely kept the secret. They can't have any idea about what's going to happen! It might not be the best, but it's certainly got the most flavour. And the ingredients are so fresh! Look at all the features! It does everything! This might be the best thing I've ever seen.
to control the available supply of a type of product or the ability to sell it
a)ball park figure
b)cornered the market
c) out of this world
b) cornered the market
Coca-Cola cornered the market in soft drink sales internationally.
Retell the story using at least 5 the different methods of emphasis: (auxiliary verbs, cleft sentence, inversion after negative adverbials). Each extra method used will be an extra 100 points.
I went on a trip to London last summer. It started raining when we went sightseeing. We went to a nearby coffee shop to wait for the rain to stop. It rained for 2 hours. We went sightseeing for a few hours. We were hungry and had lunch at a nearby pub. The food was terrible, but the drinks were strong. They had a karaoke contest and my friend won first place. That was our first day in London.
an official document of legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular period of time, and prevents anyone else from doing so:
a)copyright
b)trademark
c)patent
c)patent
Patents are granted for a limited time, usually 20 years.