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What phrasal verb completes the sentence: 'The teacher asked me to \_ an idea for the school project.'?

Come up with (correct)

Drop out

Break down

Get along

Which phrasal verb fits in this context: 'I couldn't believe it when I \_ an old friend at the mall.'?

Turned out

Stood up

Ran into (correct)

Gave up

Complete the sentence: 'The old chair finally \_ . It's in pieces now.'

Held on

Put up with

Took off

Fell apart (correct)

Which phrasal verb would correctly complete: 'After a long day, I like to \_ with my friends at the park.'?

Hang out Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct phrasal verb in this sentence: 'Don't worry, you'll \_ this cold in a few days.'?

Get over Signup and view all the answers

Choose the phrasal verb that fits: 'I need to \_ on junk food to stay healthy.'

Cut down Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: 'Liam forgot to pay the bill, so I had to \_ it to him.'

Point out Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct phrasal verb for this context: 'My car stopped working on the road, so I realized it had \_.'?

Broken down Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'turn down' an invitation?

To reject the invitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'calm down' when referring to a crying baby?

To soothe or relax Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of 'check out' in the context of visiting a restaurant?

To evaluate or explore Signup and view all the answers

When someone 'comes across' something, what have they done?

Found it unexpectedly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clean up' imply regarding a messy house?

To organize and tidy Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'carry out' a task?

To perform or complete it Signup and view all the answers

What does 'calm down' imply when feeling upset?

To cool down emotionally Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'turn off' in the context of lights means to:

To deactivate them Signup and view all the answers

When someone 'gives up' on a goal, they are:

No longer trying to achieve it Signup and view all the answers

What does 'figure out' mean in problem-solving?

To discover a solution Signup and view all the answers

If someone 'looks up to' another person, it indicates:

Admiration and respect Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'get over,' what is being implied?

To overcome difficulties Signup and view all the answers

The term 'set up' in the context of starting a business means to:

Establish or create the business Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Everyday Situations

Car problems: A car can "break down" (stop working) on the road.
Cancelling a meeting: A meeting can be "called off" if the organizer can't attend.
Understanding a problem: Someone can "figure out" why something isn't working.
Paying bills: Someone can "point out" a forgotten bill to another person.
Getting along with others: Someone can "get along" well with others, showing friendliness.
Rescheduling: A concert can be "put off" to another week.
Looking after someone/something: Someone can "look after" a dog while the owner is away.
Healthy eating: Someone can "cut down" on unhealthy foods.
Making stressful choices: One could "give up" a job due to stress.
Family visits: Someone may "calm down" (become relaxed) before visiting grandparents.

Unexpected Events

Unexpected encounters: Someone may "run into" (meet unexpectedly) an old friend.
Creative tasks: Someone may be asked to "come up with" an idea.
Broken objects: An old chair may "fall apart".
Future problems: A cold can be "overcome" in a few days.
Relaxing with friends: Someone enjoys "hanging out" with friends.
Checking into a hotel: People "check in" when arriving at a hotel.
Problem-solving: One can "look up to" or consult an expert to "figure out" something difficult.
Delay: A planned activity may be "put off" due to unforeseen circumstances.
Important decision: One may "look into" all the details.
Handling stressful situations: One can "calm down" before speaking to someone.

Work and Study

Immediate tasks: Tasks must be "carried out" before a deadline.
Staying focused: Students need to "keep up" with their assignments.
Valuing someone's effort: One may "look up to" someone admired for their hard work.
Preparation: Lights can be "turned off".
New skills: One might "try out" (experiment with) new recipes.
Cancelling plans: A party may be "called off".
Giving up on goals: One should not "give up", but to keep trying.
Seeking help: One may "turn to" teacher for help.
Setting goals: One may "set up" their own business.
Organization: Tasks should be "carried out" according to plans.

Life Experiences

Childhood dreams: Children may "want to take after" adults or have specific aspirations.
Loss and grief: It may be hard to "get over" the loss of a loved one.
Difficult times: It takes effort to "get over" challenges or difficulties.
Family resemblance: Family members may "take after" each other.
Avoiding conflict: People should not "let down" their friends.
Hard work: One may experience "hard times" and it takes effort to "get over" them.
Unexpected events: A person might "turn up" at a party unexpectedly.
Dealing with difficult situations: One should "calm down" and handle difficult emotions.
Seeking support: One "needs advice" from trusted individuals.
Setting up a business: One may "set up" their own business and seek "advice".