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Phrasal Verbs With Set

May 3, 2018 - pdf

Fill in the blanks.

1. While I was going to school two stray dogs set ................................ me.

Correct! Wrong!

To set about somebody is to attack them.

2. ............................ at least 30 minutes for exercise.

Correct! Wrong!

To set something aside is to reserve it for a specific purpose.

3. The side trip set us ........................... by a few hours but it was worth our while.

Correct! Wrong!

If something sets you back it delays you.

4. That coat set me .............................. 600 dollars.

Correct! Wrong!

Set back can also mean cost money.

5. I decided to set ............................. all those experiences so that others can benefit.

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To set something down is to narrate it in writing.

6. They set ............................. with hardly any money.

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To set forth is to begin a journey or expedition.

7. What sets him ............................. is his utmost dedication to his cause.

Correct! Wrong!

If a quality sets you apart, it makes you seem superior.

8. We set ................................. early in the morning.

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Set off can mean begin a journey.

9. Her rude remarks set him ...........................

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If something sets you off, it makes you angry.

10. They set the dogs ............................ the hapless beggar.

Correct! Wrong!

To set an animal on is to encourage it to attack someone.

11. The opposition parties alleged that the election was set ................................

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If election is set up, it is rigged.

12. She set herself .................................. as a freelance designer.

Correct! Wrong!

Set up can mean establish yourself in a business.

Answers

1. While I was going to school two stray dogs set about me.
2. Set aside at least 30 minutes for exercise.
3. The side trip set us back by a few hours but it was worth our while.
4. That coat set me back 600 dollars.
5. I decided to set down all those experiences so that others can benefit.
6. They set forth with hardly any money.
7. What sets him apart is his utmost dedication to his cause.
8. We set off early in the morning.
9. Her rude remarks set him off.
10. They set the dogs on the hapless beggar.
11. The opposition parties alleged that the election was set up.
12. She set herself up as a freelance designer.

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