Des 12 Phrasal Verbs U2

What does 'brush up (on)' mean?

• To avoid responsibilities

• To forget knowledge

• To practice and improve skills

• To ignore something

Which of the following is an example of 'come (a)round (to)'?

• She was confused about the decision.

• He always agrees with everyone.

• She didn't like the idea at first, but eventually came round to it.

• They never change their opinions.

What is the meaning of 'come up with'?

• To reject a plan

• To think of something

• To avoid a decision

• To forget an idea

What does 'face up to' imply?

• To run away from responsibilities

• To accept and deal with something

• To ignore problems

• To hide the truth

What does 'figure out' mean?

• To solve or understand something

• To misunderstand something

• To complicate a problem

• To avoid a solution

What does 'hit upon' refer to?

• To accidentally discover something

• To forget an idea

• To ignore a solution

• To complicate a situation

What does 'make out' mean?

• To complicate a situation

• To understand something with difficulty

• To ignore someone's words

• To understand something easily

What does 'mull over' mean?

• To think carefully for a long time

• To forget about something

• To rush a decision

• To ignore advice

What does 'piece together' mean?

• To learn the truth by linking information

• To forget details

• To complicate a story

• To ignore evidence

What does 'puzzle out' mean?

• To create confusion

• To avoid a solution

• To complicate a task

• To solve a confusing problem