U24 - B2 - PHRASAL VERBS

In the sentence, "Sarah knew she could count on her best friend to help her move into her new apartment". What does "count on" mean in the provided context?

• a) To calculate

• b) To rely on; trust

• c) To criticize

• d) To dismiss

In the sentence, "Mark felt let down when his team lost the championship game despite their hard work and preparation," what does "let down" imply?

• a) To lower

• b) To deceive

• c) To disappoint

• d) To elevate

In the sentence, "The holidays come around every year, giving us a chance to spend time with family and friends". What does "come around" mean in the given context?

• a) To visit frequently

• b) To happen again (for regular events)

• c) To change one's mind

• d) To move closer to someone

In the sentence, "Sarah gets along well with her coworkers; they collaborate effectively and enjoy each other's company," what does "get along (with)" imply?

• a) To separate

• b) To have a good relationship (with)

• c) To argue

• d) To dislike

In the sentence, "At first, I didn't like the new song, but after hearing it a few times, it started to grow on me," what does "grow on" mean?

• a) To increase in size

• b) To become taller

• c) To become more appealing over time

• d) To become less interesting

In the sentence, "Emily takes after her mother; they both have the same curly hair and infectious laugh". What does "take after" mean in the given example?

• a) To mimic

• b) To dislike

• c) To have a resemblance to an older relative

• d) To choose after

In the sentence, "The mayor's legacy will go down as one of progress and positive change in the city". What is the meaning of "go down (as)" in the provided sentence?

• a) To descend

• b) To be remembered for having done something

• c) To rise

• d) To forget

In the sentence, "After a long day at work, Sarah quickly dropped off to sleep as soon as her head hit the pillow". What does "drop off" mean in the given sentence?

• a) To decrease in number

• b) To decrease in size

• c) To fall asleep

• d) To increase in speed

In the sentence, "Sarah was named after her grandmother, who was a beloved member of the family". What is the meaning of "name after" in the context provided?

• a) To call after someone

• b) To give someone or something the same name as someone or something else

• c) To change one's name

• d) To create a name for someone or something

In the sentence, "Mark fell for the prank and believed that his friends had forgotten his birthday". What does "fall for" mean in the given context?

• a) To fall down

• b) To believe that a trick or joke is true

• c) To fall in love

• d) To reject