Bring is used in a number of common phrasal verbs. Here is a list of them.
Bring something about – cause it to happen
Bring someone round – make him conscious again
Bring up – a) raise a child; b) cause something to be considered; c) vomit
Bring down – cause to be lower
Bring off – cause to be successful; succeed in an attempt
Bring on – lead to; help to produce
Bring out – cause to appear clearly
Bring somebody round to (one’s opinion) – cause or persuade him to accept it or agree with it
Bring out – publish
Bring in – introduce
Phrasal verbs with bring exercise
Complete the following sentences.
1. His dishonesty brought ……………………………….. his ruin.
a) in b) about c) out
2. The government plans to bring ……………………………………….. a new legislation to eliminate corruption.
a) in b) round c) about
3. Vitamin deficiency brings ……………………………………….. many ailments.
a) in b) on c) down
4. The publisher is bringing ………………………………………. a new edition of this book.
a) out b) on c) down
5. He was hit hard on the head but the doctors managed to bring him ……………………………………… after a while.
a) about b) round c) on
6. At last I brought him …………………………………………. to my opinion.
a) about b) round c) up
7. The matter was brought ………………………………………….. by a member of the council.
a) up b) about c) out
Answers
1. His dishonesty brought about his ruin. (bring about – cause to happen)
2. The government plans to bring in a new legislation to eliminate corruption. (bring in – introduce)
3. Vitamin deficiency brings on many ailments. (bring on – cause)
4. The publisher is bringing out a new edition of this book. (bring out – publish)
5. He was hit hard on the head but the doctors managed to bring him round after a while. (bring round – cause somebody to regain consciousness)
6. At last I brought him round to my opinion. (bring somebody round to – persuade)
7. The matter was brought up by a member of the council. (brought up – raise for discussion)
