Fill in the blanks. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of phrasal verbs.
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1. The kids broke up as soon as they saw the buffoon.
2. It is a mystery how the prisoners managed to break out of jail.
3. I broke out in a rash after taking a dip in the pond.
4. The news of his death brought me down.
5. I don’t like it when you bring up politics.
6. I called around but I could not find anyone to fix the roof.
7. He drew a blank when the professor called on him for question 1.
8. Although I ran faster I couldn’t catch up with her.
9. The company checks out all applicants before hiring.
10. I bought the kids some chocolates to cheer them up.
11. He has come down with flu.
12. If you want to lose weight, you have to cut back on sweets and burgers.
