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...was walking home when a man wielding a knife forced him to hand over...
mugging
Decide which preposition can be used to complete each of the three sentences:
I can't work ____ the answer to this math problem.
My favorite singer has just brought ____ a new album.
Some stores have run ____ of cleaning products and toilet paper.
out
True or false:
All two part phrasal verbs can be separated, but no three part phrasal verbs can be separated.
False!
Some two part phrasal verbs are inseparable.
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
A rabbit was pulled out of the magician's hat.
What do we call the history of words?
a) etymology
b) mythology
c) analogy
etymology
...thousands of pounds of damage were caused in the recent factory fire...
arson
There's a lot of room ____ improvement in the health service.
William was given over $1 million as compensation ____ the injuries he received in the accident.
Jenkins was arrested ____ the assualt.
for
Replace the word in italics with phrasal verbs with out or over.
After so many problems, we were delighted when our plans were successful.
worked out
I woke up yesterday morning at 7:00am.
Use a suffix to make a noun out of the verb "prefer"
preference
...threatened to send the photos to the national press if she did not...
blackmail
I wonder what your view ____ the situation is?
Both men were eventually found guilty ___ fraud.
The best way ___ observing wildlife is to stay very still and wear camouflage.
of
It's advisable to investigate all the facilities before deciding to join a gym.
check out
Scientists had never found such a perfectly preserved specimen before.
Which word does not men "dishonest": underhanded, deceitful, crooked, straight?
straight
...the politician was hit in the face by an angry protester...
assault
Just pull ____ here, Miss Gibbs. I'm sorry but you have failed your driving test.
Mel found it difficult to get ____ losing her job.
Would you mind if we went ____ the reports one more time?
over
The Prime Minister extended her hand to each member of the winning team.
held out
Astronomers are believed to have discovered a new planet.
If someone says "stop pulling my leg" what do they mean?
Stop joking or trying to fool me
...experts verified that the painting was not genuine...
forgery
Grimes and Clarke set ____ on their expedition to the pole.
After holding ___ for several days without food, the escaped prisoner gave himself up
You don't need to take notes. I'll hand ___ summaries of my lecture at the end.
out
hold out
Give some advice:
He's been very stressed recently trying to juggle work and home life responsibilities.
He should have/get....
What word can be put before glasses, flower, and tan? (to form 3 new words)
sunglasses
sunflower
suntan