Complete the following sentences using appropriate phrasal verbs.
1Smoking is a dangerous habit. You must give it ...............
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The phrasal verb "give up" means to stop doing something, especially a habit.
2Let’s go ............... the main points again.
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The phrasal verb "go through" means to review or examine something carefully.
3It is too warm. Take your coat ...............
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The phrasal verb "take off" means to remove clothing.
4You have done very well in the test. ............... it up.
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The phrasal verb "keep up" means to continue at the same good level.
5I am ............... for a job.
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The phrasal verb "looking for" means trying to find something.
6Don’t walk on the grass. ............... off it.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "keep off" means to avoid walking on or touching something.
7I don’t want the lights on. Please put them ...............
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The phrasal verb "put out" can mean to make lights stop shining.
8Your friends have already left. You must hurry to ............... up with them.
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The phrasal verb "catch up" means to reach someone who is ahead of you.
Answers
- Smoking is a dangerous habit. You must give it up.
- Let’s go through the main points again.
- It is too warm. Take your coat off.
- You have done very well in the test. Keep it up.
- I am looking for a job.
- Don’t walk on the grass. Keep off it.
- I don’t want the lights on. Please put them out.
- Your friends have already left. You must hurry to catch up with them.