This grammar exercise tests your understanding of common phrasal verbs in English. Fill in the blanks.
Answers
1. The rebels gave in after years of resistance.
2. She got over her difficulties by working hard.
3. Although several dignitaries were expected to attend the function, only a few turned up.
4. The manager turned down my request for a transfer.
5. These curtains don’t go with the carpets.
6. He is accustomed to living in such poor conditions.
7. While the terrorist was assembling a bomb, it went off and killed him.
8. Are you ready to take on the new responsibility?
9. The situation calls for immediate action.
10. Did you make up that story or was it true?
11. The author has brought out a new edition of his book.
12. The new economic policy brought about a revival in the industrial sector.
