Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs Practice 1
The red team is leading the game by twenty points. I don't think the blue team has enough time to ___ ___ them. You have to run faster than that if you want to ___ __ ___ Tom.
Catch Up with
She always _____ secrets _____ . That's why I don't tell her anything! My little sister _____ the surprise _____ by accident. She is really bad at keeping secrets.
Give, Away
Her lack of money ____ her ____ from going to the university of her dreams.
Held, back
I'm ___ ___ __ your party next weekend. I'm ___ ___ __ hearing back from you.
Looking forward to
We are concerned _____ a number of issues ______ this meal
about, regarding
I slapped him hard ____ the face...
across
He was kicked out of the classroom for ___ ___ during class. Some students are always ___ ___ in class. = to cause trouble
acting up
The camel's feet, well ___ ___ dry sand, are useless on mud.
adapted for
The recipe here is a pork roast ____ ____ Caroline O'Neill's book "Louisiana Kitchen"
adapted from
Dick has ____ very well __ running a multinational
adapted to
He shops _____ for a long time before he decides __ the best option. I want to shop _____ a little before I decide __ a car. =compare prices
around, on
Download additional learning guides __ no cost
at
He spoke of his disgust __ the incident...
at
She's getting much better __ pronouncing English words.
at
Learn English Phrases __ your own pace using any __ your devices
at of
He's past his prime now, but he was a great player __ his ___.
at peak
He and Cohen appeared headed for a major ____. = sudden fierce argument.
blowup
Last night our car _____ ____ __ the middle of a snowstorm. It was terrible! Our car ____ _____ __ the highway during the snowstorm.
broke down,[in on]
is doctors conferred __ telephone and agreed
by
She's not here right now. Can she ____ you ___ later? I ____ed the company _____, but the offices were closed ___ the weekend.
call, back, for
Did you know that French fries don't actually ___ ___ France! Samba dancing ____ ___ Brazil. = Originate in
come from
A second policeman ___ ___ his escape.
cut off
I was ___ ___ in the middle of the telephone call.
cut off
The floods completely ___ ___ the town.
cut off
The government has threatened to ___ ___ our funding.
cut off
While I was talking to Ann over (or, ON) the phone, we were ___ ___.
cut off
Why did you ___ ___ all your hair?
cut off
Exercise more,__ __ snacks and ready meals, and tell your boyfriend you want him to join you.
cut out
Having a new baby can ___ a young mother ___ from the adult world.
cut, off
Sorry, I ___ you ____ when I tried to put you on hold.
cut, off
sorry for ___ you ___
cutting, off
He went away for a weekend with mates last month and didn't answer his phone for the whole night. I was a wreck but it turned out his battery had run __.
down
My husband likes to ___ ___ , but I prefer to stay home and cook. We don't have any food in the house. Let's ___ ___ .
eat out
A wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better ___ other people
for
She had finished school but would not look ___ work
for
The Japanese are highly regarded __ their politeness
for
We started talking and she apologised ___ her behaviour
for
She asked if I wanted to meet her ___ a drink after work and it seemed only polite __ my part to agree.
for, on
He reached forward and ____ her a slap.
gave
Is it easy to ___ ___ the city using public transport? My car is old, but I can still use it to ___ ____. = have mobility
get around
She thought she could ____ ____ ____ cheating __ her taxes.
get away with, on
I am having trouble ____ting _____ to my boss on the telephone. I've been calling all day, but I can't ____ _______ to her.
get, through
Do you mind if we __ ____ to my house? I forgot my wallet. Need to __ ____ to my house and change my clothes before the party.
go back
I cut my hair really short, but it ____ ____ __ a few months. I thought the plant had died, but it's starting to ____ ____! =Regrow
grew back, [in]
Britons persist __ treating any pay rise of less than 5% as a slap in the face.
in
I just remind them that we don't talk about that stuff __ the workplace, and they will panic and quickly change the subject.
in
I wasn't __ denial because I felt all right
in
One woman soaks __ the sun on a towel during Nudefest
in
There was an edge of hostility __ Jack's voice.
in
Tony was never lonely, he made a few good friends while he was __ university.
in
WOMEN can lack confidence in knowing how to turn a man on as what they see in porn videos can seem unlike real life.
in
We still live __ fear today because of what we saw and what we were told
in
You have been remiss __ your duties.
in
a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized __ law.
in
he would never help __ the house and expected me to be her personal taxi service.
in
very upset and is behaving __ an uncontrolled way
in
'The Sun' calls it a massive slap __ the face __ the United States government...
in for
Britons persist __ treating any pay ___ of less than 5% as a slap __ the face.
in rise in
International English Language Testing System: a test __ the ability __ use the English language ___ people from other countries
in to for
She can ____ _____ running for hours! She never gets tired. ___ ___ baking until the edges are brown.
keep on
Subjects like this are better ___ alone.
left
My aunt is going to stay with me. - How __ __ [ask the length of her stay]
long for
If you have a piece of text that you need someone to ____ _____, I can help you with that.
look over
If you ____ something _____, you examine it quite quickly in order to get a general idea of what it is like.
look, over
You must have completed at least 12 months' study during your ___ ___ ___ in the UK
most recent stay
A phenomenon called "leaky gut" has gained quite a bit __ attention lately, particularly among natural health enthusiasts.
of
Flying is the fastest method __ transportation.
of
He was convicted __ homicide.
of
Her hatred __ them would never lead her to murder...
of
The doctors were saying there wasn't much hope __me getting better.
of
There was an edge __ hostility __ Jack's voice.
of
hatred __ marriage
of
Can you go grab a jar __ pasta sauce __ the next aisle?
of from
The number __ homicides __ the city has ____ sharply.
of in risen
We have a good life together but the lack __ sex is constantly __my mind.
of on
Many __ them are also seeking advice __ marriage and whether or not he's 'serious' when he asks her __ consider marrying him
of on to
He dreams __ changing the world ___ the better.
of, for
It was remiss __ me __ forget __ give you the message.
of, to, to
Alberg opened his mouth, as if to protest. But he thought better __ it.
off
She cut me ___.
off
They would be better __ __ a cheaper apartment. We'd all be better ___ if we were __ Florida. I know I'd be better __ __ a warmer climate.
off in
felt better ____ after the rise __ stock prices.
off in
As a computer programmer, you're better ___ moving __ a city that's home ___ a lot of tech companies.
off to to
Oh, honey, you're better ___ _____ him.
off without
He has to spend both money and time __ attracting women, which still may not lead to sex.
on
If your workout regimen is __ point but you still have belly fat, you should take your stress levels into consideration.
on
Let's see a play ___ 42nd Street.
on
The constitution also confers large powers __ Brazil's 25 constituent states...
on
The government slapped a ban __ the export __ unprocessed logs...
on
the International covenant __ Civil and Political Rights.
on
A topic I recently realized I have never covered is Mut'a Marriage. And based __ a few emails I've gotten as __ late, I figured now would be the best time to touch __ this.
on of on
The barman slapped the cup __ __ the waiting saucer.
on to
The familiar scenario has been played ____ in sitcoms and films, such as this scene between Joey and Rachel in Friends
out
The judge blared ___ the sentence for the whole assembly to hear.
out
They had a fight. One of them __ed a gun __ the other... I __ed a knife and threatened her.
pull on
(idiomatic, of an aircraft) To land. The pilot managed to ___ _____ in a nearby farm field.
put down
To add a name to a list. I've ___ myself ___ for the new Spanish conversation course.
put down
To cease, temporarily or permanently, reading (a book). I was unable to ___ ____ The Stand: it was that exciting.
put down
To drop someone off, or let them out of a vehicle. != pick up The taxi ___ him ___ outside the hotel.
put down
To make prices, or taxes, lower. BP are ____ing petrol and diesel ____ in what could be the start of a price war.
put down
To place a baby somewhere to sleep. I had just __ Mary ___ when you rang. So now she's crying again.
put down
To terminate call =Hang up !=Pick up Don't __ the phone __. I want a quick word with him, too.
put down
Treat someone in an unpleasant way by criticizing in front of other people or making someone appear foolish. = insult, belittle, demean, != Compliment, talk up I know that I do __ people ____ occasionally... Racist jokes come from wanting to ___ ___ other kinds of people we feel threatened by. They frequently __ ____ their little for walking slowly.
put down
When an animal is killed because it is dangerous or very ill. Magistrates ordered his dog Samson to be __ ____ immediately... They think that any legislation that involved __ing ____ dogs was wrong.
put down
pay part of the price of something He's got to __ cash ____. He bought an investment property for $100,000 and __ ____ $20,000... We __ ____ a $1000 deposit
put down
stop it by using the force a riot or rebellion = stop, to halt, eliminate, extinguish by force Soldiers went in to __ ___ a rebellion.
put down
When children are upset, they sometimes ___ ___ from home When I was a child, my sister ___ ___ from home = Leave unexpectedly, escape
run away
The government _____ a ban __ the export __ unprocessed logs...
slapped on of
She ___ ___ her friend's house because she had drunk too much to drive. You can ___ ___ tonight if it snows and you don't want to drive home.
sleep over
Malaria is ___ ___ infected mosquitoes
spread through
One couple ___ a stroll through the field while holding hands
take
Desperation lent an edge __ her voice.
to
He pulled __ a stop behind a pickup truck...
to
He pulled away, extending his lead __ 15 seconds...
to
She walked me __ my car...
to
Please note that the number rounds __ the nearest value __ 200
to of
Therefore, I would love __ hear from any readers who have been involved in a Mut'a Marriage in hopes of helping ___ some __ the women who might be reading this and could use that guidance.
to out of
She walked almost __ the edge __ the cliff.
to, of
If I am late __ work, my boss gets very angry. That is why I am always __ time.
to, on
The Love Island star admitted __ cheating __ TV during the 'Slide in the DMs' game
to, on
I'm devastated. Lucie never admitted it __ my face, she did it __ national TV
to,on
I like movies where things blow __ real good.
up
She hung __ __ me
up on
There is no dowry involved, no additional benefits, no financial gain (unless he agrees to pay her a certain amount), and no support ___ divorce
upon
An apology for ___ __ some of a person's time. "OK, ___ to ___ you."
using of sorry to bother you
People with diabetes have to __ what they eat
watch
He conferred ____ Hill and the others in his office...
with
He disgusted many ___ his boorish behaviour.
with
I know I can't help you ____ learning the French language
with
It was a great lesson. She is a brilliant teacher and I'm hoping to have a lesson ___ her again.
with
My husband checked my phone again and was disgusted ___ me
with
I knew we had problems, but I thought we could ___ ____ them It's a complex situation but we'll ___ ___ through it. = to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant)
work through
The party should ____ __ by midnight. The meeting _____ed __ at 6pm.
wrap up
