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consist of a verb and another word that is either an adverb or a preposition. When these two words are put together, the meaning of the phrasal verb that is formed may be quite different from the meaning of the original words. Exercise 1 Underline the correct phrasal verbs to complete the sentences below. 1. I dont think it is right for you to (make up/make out) excuses for not attending the meeting. 2. Shanti should (cut down/cut off) on her shopping trips and begin saving. 3. As their carriage passed the lonely woods, they were suddenly (set up/set upon) by robbers. 4. You promised that you would (look up/look into) the matter and find out who is responsible. 5. He is really (cut down/cut up) by the loss of his wife and I think he needs time to get over it. 6. Please tell me the entire truth and dont (keep back/keep up) anything. Exercise 2 Complete the following table with the correct verbs or prepositions to form the phrasal verbs with the given meanings. Then, write one sentence for each phrasal verb according to the given meanings. Verb turn zoom after speak out Preposition out Meaning find unexpectedly destroy focus resemble express ones opinion select
Sentences with phrasal verbs: 1. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Exercise 3 Complete the following sentences with the right prepositions given below. The same propositions can be used more than once.
up
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
out
away
back
off
on
in
You should put __________ the toys after you have played with them. His teacher told him not to put __________ doing his homework again. You have to put __________ your jacket before you enter the snow house at the carnival. I simply cannot put __________ with your nonsense anymore, said the annoyed mother to her child. She put __________ the folded clothes into a drawer. The pretty girl put __________ her blue dress before the dancing began. His friends were the ones who put him __________ to it. They had to put __________ the meeting as very few committee members were present. I have put __________ a lot of effort into the project and I want to see it succeed. He was really put __________ by the behaviour of some of the guests at the dinner party. Tanda tangan ibu bapa/penjaga,