Phrasal Verbs
The loss was profound; I don’t know if I'll ever ______________ it.
get over
means looking at how things are similar and different
comparison
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using ‘would’ or ‘used to’ and no more than five words including the word given.
In the past, people gathered around the fire for storytelling. (gather)
In the past, people __________________________________ around the fire for storytelling.
would/used to gather
Parenthood often requires you to ______________ and become more responsible.
settle down
change from direct to indirect speech:
"I'm planning a trip to Europe next month," mentioned Emily.
Emily mentioned that she was planning a trip to Europe next month.
My boss always ______________ the idea of arriving late for meetings.
frowns on
means both partners in a relationship have their own jobs
dual career
I played tennis every weekend, but now I prefer swimming. (play)
I ____________________________________ tennis every weekend, but now I prefer swimming.
used to play
I can't ______________ the noise from the construction site nearby.
put up with
"I'll cook dinner tonight," promised Alex.
Alex promised that he would cook dinner tonight.
The conference is done; now, let’s ______________ to the next agenda item.
move on
a job or work that someone does
occupation
She never ate eat spicy food in the past, but now she loves it. (eat)
She ____________________________________ spicy food, but now she loves it.
didn't use to eat
is a married woman who takes care of the home and family
housewife
"I got the job!" exclaimed Mark.
Mark exclaimed that he had gotten the job.
Being the only one not invited made me feel completely ______________.
left out
describes a very busy and chaotic situation
hectic
Every year we visited our grandparents during the holidays. (visit)
Every year, we ____________________________________ our grandparents during the holidays.
would/ used to visit
a person in charge at work who tells others what to do
boss
"I'll go for a walk in the park." said Rob
Rob said that he would go for a walk in the park.
I can't catch up for lunch until things ______________ at the office.
ease off
working for fewer hours than a full-time job
part-time
They lived in the countryside before moving to the city. (live)
They ____________________________________ in the countryside before moving to the city.
used to live
helps with office tasks like answering calls, organizing, etc.
secretary
"Can you see the ocean from the restaurant?" asked Sylvia
Sylvia asked if you could see the ocean from the restaurant.