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Phrasal verbs exercise

August 28, 2014 - pdf

Rewrite the following sentences using an appropriate phrasal verb.

1. He supported his friend’s claim.

Correct! Wrong!

2. The police could not produce any evidence that would substantiate the charge of murder.

Correct! Wrong!

3. I want to sell my old car and buy a new one.

Correct! Wrong!

4. During her prolonged battle with illness she often desired death.

Correct! Wrong!

5. Athletes from our district won many medals at the national sports meet.

Correct! Wrong!

6. The leader has been able to crush all opposition.

Correct! Wrong!

7. He stopped suddenly in the middle of his story.

Correct! Wrong!

8. His folly has caused his ruin.

Correct! Wrong!

9. He found great difficulty in converting her to his views.

Correct! Wrong!

10. His passion deprived him of his self-control.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. He backed up his friend’s claim.

2. The police could not produce any evidence that would bear out the charge of murder.

3. I want to dispose of my old car and buy a new one.

4. During her prolonged battle with illness she often longed for death.

5. Athletes from our district bore away many medals at the national sports meet.

6. The leader has been able to bear down all opposition.

7. He broke off suddenly in the middle of his story.

8. His folly has brought about his ruin.

9. He found great difficulty in bringing her round to his views.

10. His passion carried him away.

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