(Further) Practice On Phrasal Verbs
(Further) Practice On Phrasal Verbs
(Further) Practice On Phrasal Verbs
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4. Study the following pairs of sentences using the same verb and provide a suitable particle
for the second sentence in each pair, accounting for its meaning contribution (change of
meaning):
1. He was writing something in his notebook when I saw him.
He wrote her address in his little black notebook.
2. Im using Linux now on my computer.
By 2200, people will have used .. all the energy resources.
3. Hes in the garage, showing his new car to his new girlfriend.
Hes showing .his new car to everybody. He couldnt be more proud of it.
4. I saw her at the station, she was leaving for France.
I saw her .at the station, she was leaving for France and needed a hand
with the luggage.
5. Auch! Ive cut my finger! I have to put a plaster on it.
Oh my God! After they kidnapped him, they cut his finger, sent it to
his partners in a tiny box and then asked for a huge ransom! Can you believe it?
6. I could hear a strange noise coming from the closet.
They wouldnt hear him and locked him in a closet until further orders.
7. They trade in the High Street, thats why they have so many customers.
Theyre trading their Dacia for a new Logan.
8. The story ends well, everybody lives happily ever after.
He was hoping for a management job, but ended ..working as a clerk.
9. She was standing in front of the gate, peering into the distance.
Since she was always falling out with her colleagues, she felt she had to stand
and find something else.
10. Theyre selling lovely doughnuts in this place.
They had to sell all their land and goods to settle their outstanding debts.
5. Paraphrase the following sentences using the particle given in brackets:
1. The factory produces almost 1,000 integrated circuits a day. (OUT)
2. They have devised and planned the garden so that it has only one entrance.(OUT)
3. They decided to deduct some of the taxes from the final price, it was too high. (OFF)
4. Since he didnt have enough money to buy the house, his father compensated for the
difference. (UP)
5. She cant comprehend all that youre saying, its too sudden for her. (IN)
6. The company is momentarily firing some of its staff. (OFF)
7. Your aim is to defeat your enemy! (DOWN)
8. Before we can register you, you will have to complete this form (OUT)
9. I usually go to bed at around midnight or even later than that. (IN)
10. If the movie Im watching is really boring I tend to fall asleep. (OFF)
11. She likes to visit a museum or two when shes in London. (IN)
12. You have to learn to defend your rights, especially when you know youre right. (UP)
6. Translate the following sentences into English by a V + Prt construction paying attention to
the verb in Romanian. Choose from the following English Phrasal Verbs:
cut in find/figure out give off cut out screw down go off
freshen up
tear off
dig out
come off /
1. I-au pus pe copii s decupeze figurinele ct mai repede cu putin.
2. Alarma se declaneaz de obicei dac cineva ncearc s intre cu fora.
3. Le-a luat ceva timp pn au dezgropat comoara.
4. Nu-mi place lumnarea asta, degaj un miros tare ciudat.
5. Pot s v ntrerup i s o iau pe dominoara la un dans?