Rewrite the following sentences using an appropriate phrasal verb.
1He supported his friend's claim.
Wrong!
"Backed up" means supported or helped to prove a claim.
2The police could not produce any evidence that would substantiate the charge of murder.
Wrong!
"Bear out" means confirm or support something as true.
3I want to sell my old car and buy a new one.
Wrong!
"Dispose of" means get rid of something, often by selling it or throwing it away.
4During her prolonged battle with illness, she often desired death.
Wrong!
"Longed for" means wanted something very much.
5Athletes from our district won many medals at the national sports meet.
Wrong!
"Bore away" means won or carried away prizes or honours.
6The leader has been able to crush all opposition.
Wrong!
"Bear down on" means attack, pressure, or defeat someone or something forcefully.
7He stopped suddenly in the middle of his story.
Wrong!
"Broke off" means stopped suddenly before finishing.
8His folly has caused his ruin.
Wrong!
"Brought about" means caused something to happen.
9He found great difficulty in converting her to his views.
Wrong!
"Bringing her round" means persuading her to accept a view or opinion.
10His passion deprived him of his self-control.
Wrong!
"Carried him away" means made him lose control because of strong emotion.
Answers
- He supported his friend’s claim. — backed up
- The police could not produce any evidence that would substantiate the charge of murder. — bear out
- I want to sell my old car and buy a new one. — dispose of
- During her prolonged battle with illness, she often desired death. — longed for
- Athletes from our district won many medals at the national sports meet. — bore away
- The leader has been able to crush all opposition. — bear down on
- He stopped suddenly in the middle of his story. — broke off
- His folly has caused his ruin. — brought about
- He found great difficulty in converting her to his views. — bringing her round
- His passion deprived him of his self-control. — carried him away
