30/11/2023 13:22 uce 1 anglais (oriente entreprise) (S-E06-0603) - Semestre 0: Phrasal verbs with "up"

Phrasal verb = verb + particle (at, down, in, off, away, on, up …)

The particle modifies the meaning of the verb.

Phrasal verbs are very idiomatic and cannot be translated word for word.

They are sometimes used in combination with prepositions (eg to come up with sth).

EXERCISE

Use a verb from the box to complete each of the sentences below.

back catch come give hook keep look make show use

1. If you don't know what the word means, … it up in the dictionary!

2. I'll have to … up the time I lost while I was sick.

3. Use the USB cable to … up the printer to your computer.

4. The board has urged him to … up with some new ideas.

5. His doctor convinced me to … up smoking.

6. Their work doesn’t … up to my expectations.

7. Make sure you … up your files at regular intervals.

8. We had to walk fast to … up with her.

9. I waited for him for half an hour, but he didn’t … up.

10. Make sure you don’t … up all the hot water! I’d like to take a shower later.

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