Mastering Phrasal Verbs

What does 'build up' mean in the context of community tension?

• To gradually increase or escalate feelings of tension within a community.

• To eliminate all forms of tension within a community.

• To reduce feelings of tension within a community.

• To maintain a constant level of tension in a community.

How can a city 'build up' its downtown area?

• Invest in infrastructure, promote mixed-use developments, enhance public transport, create pedestrian spaces, and support local businesses.

• Limit access to public spaces

• Focus solely on high-rise buildings

• Increase parking fees

What happens when a building is 'torn down'?

• The building is renovated and improved.

• The building is painted and decorated.

• The building is sold to a new owner.

• The building is demolished and removed.

What does it mean to 'bring in' a new security system?

• To train staff on security protocols.

• To conduct a security audit of existing systems.

• To implement a new set of security measures or technologies.

• To remove outdated security measures.

What does it signify when new residents 'move in'?

• A decrease in local population.

• An increase in property taxes.

• An influx of new people into a community.

• A change in local government policies.

Select the correct use of "take over":

• A. I will take over the company when my dad dies.

• She will take over the city. She wants to start living there.

• He wants to take over a nap after lunch.

• The energy took over as fans realized they could be champions that season.

Select the correct definition of "set up":

• To take a break from work

• To establish or arrange something.

• To remove / get rid of something.

• To delay an event.

What are some synonyms for 'tear down'?

• demolish, destroy, raze, take apart

• repair

• build up

• construct

Which sentence correctly uses the phrasal verb "bring in"?

• She will bring in her jacket before it gets cold.

• The company hopes to bring in more customers with its new product.

• We need to bring in the trash after the pickup.

• He wants to bring in the book to the library tomorrow.

Draw someone tearing a hospital down.