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Alina Phrasal Verbs/Adjectivs

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 54mins

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Class
Date
1.

To "go on" means "ongoing"... Can you give an example of an ongoing issue we face in society?

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2.

You don't want to "wear out" your shoes, so don't drag your feet or they will become "worn out"

I don't want to "wear out" my welcome. - What does this mean?

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3.

The car will "break down" if you don't service it properly, then you will be left with a "broken down" car.

She broke down when she heard the news- What is the meaning of this.

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4.

Some are very enthusiastic about politics... I find them offputting.

She was "put off" his conceited nature.

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5.

I had been quite "outspoken" as a child, however I quickly learnt that "speaking out" can get me in trouble.

Pertaning to life, when would be a good time to "speak out" ?

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6.

She was very "forthcoming" with her intentions about the acquisition.

They promised the wire was "forthcoming"

I doubt a witness will "come forth"- What is the meaning?

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7.

An example of an "upstanding" citizen would be someone who follows the rules and regulations, pays taxes, has morals etc...

A "standup" person embodies these....

What does standing "upright" mean?

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8.

I was asked to "pore over" the ledger before making a decision.

The witness pored over the mugshots.

I pored over her his ig profile.

Do all 3 sentences use phrasal verb correctly? Why/why not?

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9.

Ease up on that rope....

Ease up on Derek...

Do these have the same meaning?

We hit our quarterly goal. I suspect the higher-ups will ease off of everyone.

How about this meaning?

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10.

I go to yoga to "hit on" girls

She should leave him, he has "hit on" her many times.

I think you are "hitting on/touching on" something important"

What's the difference in each?

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11.

The cheese had fallen and was "riddled with" dirt.

Her story was "riddled with" holes. - What is the meaning of this?

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12.

Have you "gone off" your meds?

My boss went off on everyone at the meeting.

We've "gone off" the map

What's the difference?

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13.

His eyes "cast down" toward the sound coming from the first floor.

Can you think of the opposite phrasal verb?

He could "cast up" numbers very easily... Meaning?

His gaze was "castdown" as his mother scolded him.

She felt "downcast" since her friend had been conscripted for the war.

Whats the difference?

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14.

If i give you the "go ahead". What does this mean?

What is the opposite of this phrasl verb?

Can you name a "go-ahead" enterprise taking over a specific industry?

What is the opposite of this phrasal adjective?

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15.

"Forthcoming" and "upcoming" are phrasal adjectives with subtle differences.

Which one would be used for a new Iphone release and which would be used for an event?

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16.

"Dash Off" and "Stay Put" are opposite phrasal verbs... Can you use both in the same sentence?

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17.

Streamed in means Flowed in or Poured in

Can all of these examples stream into something:

Memories, Money, Comments, Compliments

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18.

"Keep up" "Keep up with"

Which one is to stay current and which one means maintenance?

Can we use "keep up" with any other situation?

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