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Phrasal verbs exercise

August 28, 2014 - B2pdf

Rewrite the following sentences using an appropriate phrasal verb.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1He supported his friend’s claim.
Wrong!
2The police could not produce any evidence that would substantiate the charge of murder.
Wrong!
3I want to sell my old car and buy a new one.
Wrong!
4During her prolonged battle with illness she often desired death.
Wrong!
5Athletes from our district won many medals at the national sports meet.
Wrong!
6The leader has been able to crush all opposition.
Wrong!
7He stopped suddenly in the middle of his story.
Wrong!
8His folly has caused his ruin.
Wrong!
9He found great difficulty in converting her to his views.
Wrong!
10His passion deprived him of his self-control.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

  1. He supported his friend’s claim. backed up
  2. The police could not produce any evidence that would substantiate the charge of murder. bear out
  3. I want to sell my old car and buy a new one. dispose of
  4. During her prolonged battle with illness she often desired death. longed for
  5. Athletes from our district won many medals at the national sports meet. bore away
  6. The leader has been able to crush all opposition. bear down
  7. He stopped suddenly in the middle of his story. broke off
  8. His folly has caused his ruin. brought about
  9. He found great difficulty in converting her to his views. bringing her round
  10. His passion deprived him of his self-control. carried him away
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