CONSOLIDATION 6

151. Look at Appendix 1 and fill in one of the prepositions or adverbs from the box below,
then give a synonym for each phrasal verb.

1. get at: mean 11. get away with: escape punishment

2. get off with: nearly escape punishment
3. get about: move about, spread (news)
4. get along / on: have friendly relations with
5. get off: send
6. get on: make progress
7. get sth across: make understood
8. get through: contact by phone
9. get down: depress
10. get ahead: succeed
12. get on with: continue doing sth
13. get by: manage despite difficulties
14. get out of: avoid
15. get round: persuade
16. get over: recover from
17. get up to: be busy with sth surprising or
undesirable
18. get round to: find time to

at, off, down, round, up to, by, ahead, across, about, off with, along, on,
away with, through, round to, out of, over, about, on with

1. What are you getting ……………… ? I can’t see any point in what you're saying.
2. Instead of being given a ticket, the driver got ……………… a warning.
3. She’s having trouble getting ……………...with her sprained ankle.
4. Do you get ……………… with your colleagues?
5. If you don’t get those invitations ……………… today, they’ll never arrive on time.
6. How are you getting ……………… at school?
7. He has a talent for getting the most complicated ideas ……………… .
8. I’ve been trying to get ……………… for ages but the line is always engaged.
9. This awful weather is really getting me ……………… .
10. Brothers and sisters often have a hard time getting ……………… .
11. If you aren’t well organised, you’ll never get ……………… .
12. I don’t know how he gets ……………… cheatings on his tests.
13. Stop talking and get ……………… your work, will you?
14. She has barely enough money left to get ……………… .
15. I wish I could get ……………… this wedding but everybody will be waiting for me there.
16. News of their “secret” wedding got ……………… fast.
17. She says she won’t help us, but we’ll soon get her ……………… .
18. I don’t know if she’ll ever get ……………… her husband’s death.
19. What are the children getting ……………… in the garden?
20. I only get ……………… watching TV when the children are in bed.

Phrasal Verbs 2
give away : reveal, give sth freely as a present
give in : 1) deliver
2) yield
give off : send out, emit
give out : 1) announce
2) come to an end
3) distribute
give up : 1) stop doing st
 2) admit defeat
give oneself up : surrender
hype up : exaggerate the value of sth

152. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition or adverb.

1. The chemicals give ……………… toxic fumes, so be extremely careful when using them.
2. The athlete has decided to give ……………… amateur competition and become a
professional.
3. The murderer was forced to give himself ……………… to the police.
4. She gave ……………… the secret of the surprise party unintentionally.
5. Haven’t you given ……………… your application form yet?
6. Eventually their savings gave ……………… and they were forced to apply to the state for
assistance.
7. I can’t guess the answer. I give ……………… .
8. On the news last night it was given ……………… that war is imminent.
9. They have hyped this car ……………… to such an extent that it should be the biggest
seller of the year.
10. After being asked five times he gave ……………… and took the children to the cinema.

Idioms 1
keep oneself to oneself :
fine kettle of fish :
make a killing :
have kittens :
bring to one’s knees :
be in the know :
keep one’s fingers crossed :
pull sb’s leg :
make/ earn a/ one’s living :
sleep like a log :
live quietly, unsociably
confused state of affairs
have a sudden, great success
be upset
destroy, humble
be well-informed
hope that sth will turn out well
tease or trick sb
earn money
be sound asleep

153. Fill in the blanks with one of the idioms.

1. She ………………………………………… all the time they were announcing the winners
of the contest, hoping that her brother would get a prize.
2. I’m sure he was ………………………………………… when he told me he was 50 years
old; he doesn’t look more than 30.
3. Starting with only a few thousand pounds, Tom ……………………………… on the Stock
Market and within a year was a millionaire.
4. The enemy were ……………………………………… by a surprise air attack.
5. She ………………………………………… as a freelance journalist.
6. She ………………………………………… when she got home and saw the mess the
children had made in the sitting room.
7. “The tap is dripping, the bath’s overflowing, the plumber’s on holiday; what
………………………………………… this is!”
8. David …………………………………………; I’m not sure if even an explosion would
wake him up.
9. If you want to know about recent theatre and musical events you should ask someone who
is ………………………………………… .
10. Although she enjoys an occasional evening out, as a general rule she
………………………………………… .
Idioms 2
the lion’s share : the biggest part /portion
turn over a new leaf : make a new start
at large : free, not caught
on the level : honest
drop sb a line : send sb a letter
go to any lengths : do anything necessary to get sth desired
shed light upon : give new/ further information
make light of : treat sth as unimportant
bury one’s head in the sand : to avoid or ignore reality/ responsibility
come to a head : to reach a critical point

154. Fill in the blanks with one of the idioms.

1. The suspected murderer has been …………………………………. for three days now, but
the police are doing their best to catch him.
2. You shouldn’t …………………………………. people’s problems even if you don’t
consider them to be very serious.
3. Although she had several people to help her, Susan still did ……………….... of the work.
4. John has a tendency to …………………………………. whenever he’s faced with
problems when he ought to try to face up to them.
5. After years of involvement in criminal activities, David has decided to
…………………………………. and get a decent job.
6. Their research has …………………………………. some aspects of the reproduction of
cancer cells, but there is still much to be discovered.
7. Tension in the office …………………………………. when one of the workers walked out
in the middle of the working day.
8. If you have time, …………………………………. while you’re on holiday. I’d love to hear
from you.
9. That man would …………………………………. to get money; I suspect he would even
commit murder if he felt he had to.
10. I wouldn’t have any doubts about trusting him; I’m sure he’s completely ………………. .

PREPOSITIONS

155. Look at Appendix 3 and fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
1. I’m sure there’s a jinx ……………. this dress. Whenever I wear it I have a terrible time.
2. Several flights were delayed and so the departure lounge was jam-packed … …. angry
travellers.
3. The harassed mother juggled ……. four bags of shopping, a pushchair and a dog in the
middle of the busy high street.
4. Many vegetarians argue that there is no justification ……………. eating meat in this day
and age.
5. I’ve been asked to key this information ……………. the computer immediately.
6. The businessman insisted that he had no knowledge ……………. the missing currency.
7. When I was abroad I longed ……………. a traditional English Sunday lunch.
8. My husband’s always lazing ……………. while I’m always busy.
9. The donkey climbed the steep track laden ……………. bags of oranges.
10. Sarah is jealous ……………. her sister because she is much more popular.
11. She is looking … …………. for a new job, but hasn’t found anything yet.
12. No one is kinder ……………. children than he is.
13. I think we should limit this discussion ……………. the facts.
14. My uncle lectures …… ………. Art History at the university.
15. You mustn’t judge people ……………. the way they dress.
16. Their new baby is being named ……………. his father.
17. Terry McWoddle has been named …………. the new chairman of the football club.
156. Look at Appendix 3 and fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
1. The man kept his child ……………. his side throughout the journey.
2. He’s not very clever, but he’s a good worker ……………. all events.
3. That actress only appears ……………. the beginning of the film.
4. He is ……………. far the best dancer in the company.
5. The performance will be repeated ……………. popular request.
6. ………. view of your excellent references, we’ve decided to give you the job.
7. She shot the burglar ……………. self-defence.
8. ……………. impulse, she gave up her career and moved to France.
9. She gave me a television ……………. exchange for the work I did on her house.
10. We did the washing up and drying ……………. turn.
11. Bonnie and Clyde were notorious ……………. their nefarious exploits.
157. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence but using the word given. The word must not be altered in
any way.
1. Why don’t you give all these old clothes away? RID
……………………………………..………………………………….……
2. Severe weather conditions have had a serious effect on traffic. AFFECTED
………………………………………………………………….……………
3. She decided to start her own business because she wanted to be independent. VIEW
…………………………………………………………………………….. ……
4. Old people tend to be forgetful. APT be apt for:
…………………………………………………. ………………………………
5. Despite being tired he went to the party. THOUGH
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. He felt that his employers didn’t appreciate him. GRANTED
…………………….………………………… …………………………………
7. Paula spoke clearly so that no one would misunderstand her. AVOID
………………………………………………………………. …………………
8. The loss of the account was not our fault. BLAME
………………………………………………………………..…………………
9. She said she was worried about the problem of pollution. CONCERN
……. ………………………………………………………………………………
 10. Tom’s presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. SOUL .
…. …………………………………………………………………………………

160. Match column A with column B and then fill in the blanks with the correct idiom.
Column A Column B
1. as clear as A. lead 1. …….
B. life 2. …….
2. as fresh as
C. a mule 3. …….
3. as hard as 4. …….
D. a rock
4. as heavy as E. a bell 5. …….
5. as large as F. a beetroot 6. …….
6. as stubborn as G. nails
7. as sober as 7. …….
H. a daisy
8. as steady as 8. …….
I. a judge
9. as thick as J. thieves 9. …….
10. as red as 10. …….

1. I never expected to actually meet such a great actress, but when I arrived at the party, there
she was … …………………………………….. .
2. Although she had been up all night, after a quick wash she looked ……………
………………………….. .
3. He’s nice enough as a neighbour, but as a businessman he’s … …………………
4. Those boys are …………………….. You hardly ever see them apart.
5. Although he had drunk two bottles of wine, he claimed to be …………………
6. When she realised she had insulted her boss she turned … …………………… .
7. I don’t think I can move this sofa. It’s … …………………………………….. .
8. She has a lovely voice; it’s … …………………………………….. .
9. You’ll never convince John to do if he doesn’t want to. He’s ……………………….
10. Compared with her shiftless, changeable husband she’s … …………………… .
161. Match column A with column B and then fill in the blanks with the correct idioms.
Column A Column B Answers
1. as safe as A. a log 1. ……….
2. sleep like B. a glove 2. ……….
3. eat like C. a ton of bricks 3. ……….
4. smoke like D. a house on fire 4. ……….
5. fit like E. houses 5. ……….
6. have a memory like F. wildfire 6. ……….
7. go/ come down (on sb) like G. a sieve 7. ……….
8. get on like H. a chimney 8. ……….
9. spread like I. a leaf 9. ……….
10. shake like J. a horse 10. ……….

1. I’m afraid I’ve forgotten your name again. I … ……………………………….. .

2. She was so nervous that her hands … ………………………………………….. .
3. You really should cut down on the cigarettes. You … ……………………….… .
4. If your mother finds out you’ve been taking money she’ll … …………………. .
5. I thought the suit would be too small for me, but it ………………………… .
6. It’s no wonder he’s fat, he ………………………………………………….….. .
7. Far from suffering from insomnia, she ………………………………………… .
8. Don’t worry about losing money; this investment is … …………….…………. .
9. Thanks to thorough press-coverage, the scandal ………………………………. ; everyone
knew about it the next day.
10. Although James and Julie are very different types of people, they …………….
………………….. .