Phrasal verbs

Replace the word in red with a phrasal verb. Use the correct form of the verb in green and add a suitable preposition. drop look sink stand

The authorities are investigating the benefits of withdrawing fizzy drinks from school canteens.

(a)  

Replace the word in red with a phrasal verb. Use the correct form of the verb in green and add a suitable preposition. drop look sink stand

We visited our grandparents on our way home.

(a)  

Replace the word in red with a phrasal verb. Use the correct form of the verb in green and add a suitable preposition. drop look sink stand

The doctor stopped for a moment to let his words be fully understood.

(a)  

Replace the word in red with a phrasal verb. Use the correct form of the verb in green and add a suitable preposition. drop look sink stand

You know perfectly well that these animals aren't capable of defending themselves.

(a)  

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between two and five words in each gap.

1. The local restaurant was only punished with a fine for not complying with strict hygiene standards. OFF

2. The local restaurant was (a)   for not complying with strict hygiene standards.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between two and five words in each gap.

1. Nobody has fully realised the implications of the new diet yet. SUNK

2. The implications of the new diet (a)   yet.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between two and five words in each gap.

1. Sticking to physical exercise and consuming a variety of nutrients have finally produced results. PAID

2. Sticking to physical exercise and consuming a variety of nutrients (a)   .

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between two and five words in each gap.

1. Maintaining weight requires healthy eating habits. FOR

2. Maintaining weight (a)   habits.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between two and five words in each gap.

1. Whenever I go to a party, I never worry about overindulging in food and gobble up whatever passes my way. DOWN

2. Whenever I go to a party, I never worry about overindulging in food and (a)   my way.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Do not change the words in capitals. Use between two and five words in each gap.

1. Sophie stopped liking diet drinks when she found out they contain sweeteners. OFF

2. Sophie (a)   diet drinks when she found out they contain sweeteners.