CPE Use of English: Phrasal Verbs Practice

I finally understood what she meant after she explained it a third time.

ACROSS

I finally __________________________ she meant after her third explanation.

She invented the idea while she was on the train.

CAME

She __________________________ the idea while on the train.

He admitted that he had made a terrible mistake. OWNED

He __________________________ a terrible mistake.

We need to resolve the problems before signing the contract.

IRON

We need to __________________________ before signing the contract.

They persuaded me not to take the job abroad.

TALKED

They __________________________ taking the job abroad.

She started yoga as a way to reduce stress.

TOOK

She __________________________ a way to reduce stress.

The whole project depends on securing enough funding.

COMES

The whole project __________________________ enough funding.

He was rejected for the job because of his lack of experience.

TURNED

He __________________________ the job due to lack of experience.