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PHRASAL VERBS | Using phrasal verbs in everyday situations 13
REMEMBER: Several responses might be acceptable - choose the best one:
1. To run something ___________ someone basically means to tell someone
something. Ex. Run that ___________ me again, I didnt hear you.
a) over b) by c) on
2. The old lady ___________ ( = reprimanded me) for not giving up my seat when
she boarded the bus.
a) told on me b) told me over c) told me off
3. To ___________ up a computer, generator, etc, means to turn it on.
a) strengthen b) power c) switch
4. Were ___________ for a long trip. = Looks like were going to have a long trip.
a) in
b) into
c) on
5. Are we still ___________ for Friday? ( = Are we still meeting Friday?)
a) around b) on c) in
6. She tried ___________ for the basketball team, but they said she was too short.
a) in b) out c) up
7. Ford isnt doing too well. They just ___________ off 2,000 workers. ( =
dismissed 2,000 workers from employment)
a) lied b) paid c) laid
8. I finally paid ___________ ( = completely repaid) my student loans.
a) off b) on c) up to
9. I want to knock ___________ this wall. The room will look bigger without it.
a) on b) up c) down
10. That house burned ___________ in 2004. ( = was completely destroyed by fire)
a) on b) down c) out
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PHRASAL VERBS | Using phrasal verbs in everyday situations 13

ANSWERS:
1) b 2) c 3) b

4) a

5) b

6) b

7) c

8) a

9) c

10) b