Prepositions and Phrasal Verbs Practice 1

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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


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