Fill in the blanks.
1The terrorists finally gave ............... after fighting for hours.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "in" because "give in" means to stop resisting or surrender.
2The mayor gave ............... the prizes to the winners.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "away" because "give away" can mean to distribute or present something.
3Several allegations of corruption brought ............... the government.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "down" because "bring down" means to cause a government or leader to fall.
4He had to get ............... several strict regulations to establish himself in the industry.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "around" because "get around" means to avoid or find a way past a difficulty or rule.
5The color and size of the butterflies go ............... the color and size of the leaves they are found on.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "with" because "go with" means to match or suit something.
6Dogs seldom get ............... with cats.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
The correct answers are "on" and "along" because "get on with" and "get along with" mean to have a good relationship.
7Don’t spend all that you earn. Please put ............... something for the future.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "by" because "put by" means to save something, especially money, for later.
8The chairman called ............... the speaker to present his argument.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "upon" because "call upon" means to formally ask someone to speak or act.
9We earn just enough to get ...............
Wrong!
The correct answer is "by" because "get by" means to manage with limited money or resources.
10I came ............... an old friend of mine yesterday.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "across" because "come across" means to meet or find someone or something by chance.
11I can no longer put ............... his insolence.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "up with" because "put up with" means to tolerate something unpleasant.
12The ruler brought ............... many reforms.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "about" because "bring about" means to cause something to happen.
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Answers
- The terrorists finally gave in after fighting for hours.
- The mayor gave away the prizes to the winners.
- Several allegations of corruption brought down the government.
- He had to get around several strict regulations to establish himself in the industry.
- The color and size of the butterflies go with the color and size of the leaves they are found on.
- Dogs seldom get on / along with cats.
- Don’t spend all that you earn. Please put by something for the future.
- The chairman called upon the speaker to present his argument.
- We earn just enough to get by.
- I came across an old friend of mine yesterday.
- I can no longer put up with his insolence.
- The ruler brought about many reforms.