Verb Phrase Structure FunctionSet 54

1Decide on what action to take and ..... your strategies in small steps.
2Students never REVISE what they have written so far, they are in a hurry to hand in their exams.
3..... a dance
4After high school, Jobs attended Reed College in Oregon, but found the classes boring and ..... after six months.
5The shirt you bought me is too small.-Don't worry I will ..... to the shop and change it.
6Experts say if the island is not protected, the oil spill could ..... the Gulf's turtle population.
7You need to ..... with your homework-we have to finish it by tomorrow.
8They offered him a place at the company but he turned it .....
9Unpack .....
10Babysitters ..... children
11What does it mean to 'hang out with friends'?
12Though he loved his fiancee very much, the boy acted in accordance with his parent's wishes and ..... with her.
13I could ..... in a factory
14I ..... Amir today at the supermarket. It was great to see him.
15I only eat vegetables now-it's hard so I hope I can ..... it up.
16Fill in the blank with the correct collocation:' ..... a decision'
17We had to cancel our flight till the end of the month because of her.
18Now I'm going to turn ..... to Professor Jenkins.
19I would like to know if videogames will ever ..... elderly people.
20..... the electronic devices after using them.
21Have you ever ..... a person from a different religious background?
22Read the sentences carefully and choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb from the options given. The protestors tried to set up tents in the park.
23Nancy looks like an angel so she ..... everything, even if she is guilty.
24I once said you were nice, but I take it ..... You are a horrible person!
25Don't shout, dear. I can't ..... the shout!
26"Gets ready" means:
27When I'm sad, my best friend always tries to (a).
28Choose the best option: Poor diet can ..... serious illness.
29Sorry, I can't play soccer now. My parents aren't home and I'm ..... my sister.
30Shall we ..... a drink after work?
31Select the correct particle: I'm taking ..... a new hobby-cookery.
32We set off early to avoid (to stay away from) the traffic jam.
33We are ..... hearing from you soon.
34I ..... the trip next week. I would rather stay at home!
35Phrasal Verbs (Choose the best option) Choose the correct answer: She ..... the picture on the wall.
36Before the presentation, Simone will quickly ..... our health and safety policy.
37The music is too low. Can you ..... the volume?
38My brother finishes his class at 7:00, I'll go to .....
39Which of the following phrasal verbs will you use if you are unable to stop yourself from crying especially in public?
40I don't know if I can do it but I'll ..... a go
41Our pediatrician said we should always ..... her if the little boy's temperature continued for more than 24 hours.
42How do you ..... pain?
43I'm not surprised Margaret's ill. With all the voluntary work she's ....., she's really been doing too much.
44My father decided to ..... smoking after he had been smoking for ten years.
45The company failed to meet its sales targets last year. This failure led to major restructuring.
46These days I'm ..... my busy life and I'm resting a bit.
47I must get someone to () my dog when I go on holiday
48I have decided to turn ..... all his proposals.
49Fill in the missing verbTo ..... a grudge
50What words/phrases with this word could you use here?
51The electricity was ..... last night.
52What does "pick up" mean in the sentence:Can you pick up some groceries on your way home?
53I always ..... my future everyday
54If they know the cause of the problem, they might be able to (a) how to prevent it happening again.
55Please ..... the music. It's too loud.
56I always ..... new features on my phone.
57This pencil is really old. You can ..... it .....
58Sarah and I lived with our grandparents when we wre children. They .....
59I understand your opinion but I have to ..... Linda on this question.
60He managed to ..... only a yellow card but also conceded a penalty.
61What is this type of phrase:is watching