Phrasal Verbs Set Fifteen Example Sentences

Listen to the accompanying MP3 and read these sentences. This will train your brain to
master these phrasal verbs.

Carry sth out = to complete a task or instruction

Cast sth/sb aside = to get rid of someone or something because they aren’t useful
Screw sth up = to make a mistake or ruin something
Pencil sth/sb in = to arrange an event or meeting knowing that it may have to change

Detectives carried out a year-long investigation, but they couldn’t find any clues as to who
stole the jewels.

Patient: Do you have any idea what could be causing the pain?
Doctor: I’ll have to carry out a few x-rays and tests, then I’ll be able to tell you more.

Sorry to disturb you Madam. I’m carrying out some research for my company. May I ask
you a few questions?

The multi-billionaire is hoping to carry out his plans to build thousands of schools and
hospitals in the most underprivileged areas.

The queen cruelly cast her son aside when she learned that he didn’t want to marry the
woman he was expected to.

We need to cast aside prejudices of race, gender and class, and treat every human the
same.

Billy: I’m so nervous about the test tomorrow. I’m not sure whether I’m ready for it.
Jane: You’ve studied really hard, so now you need to cast aside all doubts. You’ll do well.

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Don’t worry about people who don’t think you will succeed. Just cast them aside and focus
on achieving your goals.

I started the painting so well, but then I screwed it up after making a few mistakes. I’ll have
to repaint this part to make it look better.

The last project we worked on together didn’t go very well. We can’t screw up this one,
otherwise the boss will be really annoyed.

Don’t screw this game up. If we win this, we will be crowned the champions for the fifth
year in a row, making us the most successful team ever.

Edward: I’m sorry. I tried to cook lasagne but I screwed it up. It’s completely burnt.
Sophie: Don’t worry. We can order a pizza instead.

Pencil me in for dinner tomorrow evening. As long as I finish the project I’m working on, I’ll
be there.

Client: Is it possible to arrange a consultation for tomorrow at 2pm with Mr Lewis?

Secretary: Certainly. I’ll pencil you in for 2 o’clock. If anything changes, I’ll let you know.

Organisers have pencilled in the first date of the band’s world tour. They will be playing in
London on June 21st.

I know you were ill recently, so I hope you can come to the book club meeting on Saturday.
I’ll pencil you in anyway, and if you can’t make it don’t worry.

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