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Worksheets14/11/2021 - Unit 52 + 53
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
(phr.v) hush up sth = to prevent something from becoming known
TRUE
FALSE
The candidate tried to ... the fact that he had been in prison.
dig up
let out
hush up
confide in
I'll ... you - the salary's not particularly good, and there's little chance of promotion in this company.
cover up
play along
level with
paper over
(phr.v) to hide an unpleasant situation, especially a problem or disagreement, in order to make people believe that it does not exist or is not serious
paper over
paper up
paper with
paper out
He accused the police of ... for each other.
catching out
playing along
covering up
spying on
(phr.v) Meaning: to share your feelings and secrets with someone because you trust them not to tell other people
dig up
confide in
inform on
give away
The firm hired a private detective to ... information on the former supervisor.
confide in
catch out
dig up
impose on
(phr.v): inform on = give sb legal rights to sth
TRUE
FALSE
The council has imposed a ban ... alcohol in the city parks.
to
on
against
with
(phr.v) sign over
give sb legal rights to sth
obey the law
make stricter
reject
FIND THE ODD ONE OUT!
abide by
adhere to
toughen up
comply with
(phr.v) [C2] provide for sth = to make plans in order to deal with a possible event in the future
TRUE
FALSE
The case was ... out of court due to lack of evidence.
tightened
thrown
rolled
caught
Are there any plans to ... on advertising controls?
roll out
get through
tighten up
let off
(phr.v) roll out = make available / introduce
TRUE
FALSE
I expect she will be late - the trains are never ... .
in time
on time
(phr.v) Meaning: to support the truth of something, or to support someone's statement or claim
level with
hush up
bear out
spy on
