Complete the following sentences.
1It is important to abide ............... the rules and regulations.
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "abide by", meaning to obey or follow rules.
2I hope you can account ............... the money you spent on that expensive vacation.
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "account for", meaning to explain something.
3Her explanations just do not add ...............
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "add up", meaning to make sense.
4The old man advised me ............... walking alone after sunset.
Wrong!
The correct phrase is "against", as "advise against" means to recommend not doing something.
5Do you agree ............... the opinion that education should be free for all?
Wrong!
The correct phrase is "with", as "agree with an opinion" means to have the same opinion.
6We must allow ............... potential problems that can delay the completion of the project.
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "allow for", meaning to consider possible problems in advance.
7The idea of spending an afternoon at the beach just does not appeal ............... me.
Wrong!
The correct phrase is "to", as something "appeals to" you when you find it attractive or interesting.
8When the child saw the snake, he backed ............... in fright.
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "back away", meaning to move backwards from fear or danger.
9The protesters forced the government to back ............... on its attempts to demolish the old fort.
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "back down", meaning to withdraw or stop defending a position.
10When I was in trouble, there was no one to back me ...............
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "back up", meaning to support someone.
11Why are you blowing ............... at me when it is not my fault?
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "blow up", meaning to suddenly become angry.
12Riots have broken ............... in parts of the country.
Wrong!
The correct phrasal verb is "break out", meaning to start suddenly.
Answers
- It is important to abide by the rules and regulations.
- I hope you can account for the money you spent on that expensive vacation.
- Her explanations just do not add up.
- The old man advised me against walking alone after sunset.
- Do you agree with the opinion that education should be free for all?
- We must allow for potential problems that can delay the completion of the project.
- The idea of spending an afternoon at the beach just does not appeal to me.
- When the child saw the snake, he backed away in fright.
- The protesters forced the government to back down on its attempts to demolish the old fort.
- When I was in trouble, there was no one to back me up.
- Why are you blowing up at me when it is not my fault?
- Riots have broken out in parts of the country.