WorksheetsSTEP Pre1 1701-1800
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 33mins
1. It's hard for local businesses to [____] the rapid pace of technological advancements.
stick by
hold back
keep up with
move along
2. The new safety regulations will [____] at the start of the next fiscal quarter.
settle down
catch on
come about
kick in
3. The disruptive customer was eventually [____] of the theater by security staff.
checked out
stood up
kicked out
turned over
4. I decided to [____] work early today because I finished all the urgent tasks.
put forth
run into
knock off
deal with
5. Instead of panicking, he tried to [____] the small mistake he made during the speech.
look after
hold onto
make up
laugh off
6. Without hesitation, the CEO decided to [____] a detailed critique of the proposed new policy during the board meeting.
launch into
stand for
carry out
turn down
7. New legislation will [____] stringent standards for waste disposal to protect coastal ecosystems.
hand in
lay down
take on
get over
8. Due to the unexpected slump in sales, the manufacturing plant was forced to [____] nearly a third of its temporary staff.
bring up
make out
call off
lay off
9. Because it was the young offender's first violation, the judge decided to [____] him with just a warning.
let off
see through
put across
do away with
10. Although we waited for hours, the torrential rain simply refused to [____], forcing us to postpone the outdoor concert.
take back
come across
let up
run into
11. After losing his job, he had to [____] unemployment benefits until he found new work.
live off
pay back
come up with
take over
12. The new product was highly advertised, but it failed to [____] the hype surrounding its release.
look into
live up to
break down
call for
13. When hiking in this area, you must [____] poisonous snakes and insects.
look out for
hold off
get along with
take pleasure in
14. In focusing too much on minor details, the committee began to [____] the project's original objectives.
make sense of
give way to
lose sight of
settle down
15. The robbers managed to [____] several priceless paintings from the highly secured museum.
go through with
make away with
put up with
come across
16. Since the cafeteria was closed, we had to [____] the meager provisions we had brought.
make do with
make up
make off
make over
17. Following the significant pay cut, she struggled greatly to [____] every month.
make ends meet
make room
make believe
make sport
18. As soon as the alarm sounded, the students began to [____] the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
make after
make into
make for
make down
19. We were worried that the shipment would be delayed, but thankfully, they managed to [____] just before the store closed.
make up for
make it
make light of
make off with
20. The handwriting on the old letter was so cramped and faded that I could barely [____] the signature.
make sure
make up to
make out
make good
21. After missing the deadline, she had to work overtime to [____] the lost productivity.
compensate for
put up with
go along with
look down on
22. Before launching the new product, the marketing team decided to [____] a detailed strategy for the next quarter.
set aside
map out
break down
take over
23. Since the demand was low, the retailer had to [____] the excess stock significantly.
call off
mark down
get across
go through
24. Unfortunately, the performance of the new software didn't [____] the high expectations set by the development team.
turn against
hold off
measure up to
run into
25. If you don't submit your application promptly, you might [____] the opportunity to study abroad next year.
come down with
put forward
miss out on
bear with
26. After graduating from university, she decided to [____] her grandmother to save money.
move in with
go off to
take over from
set up against
27. The investigation team needed to [____] the list of potential candidates for the position quickly.
hold onto
cut back on
narrow down
look into
28. Critics claimed the new policy was [____] a poorly disguised attempt to raise taxes.
in search of
nothing more than
at the risk of
by means of
29. The company announced that dividends would be calculated [____] quarterly basis starting next year.
in view of
on a
for the sake of
by virtue of
30. The CEO could not attend the summit, so the Vice President delivered the presentation [____] the corporation.
out of date
by way of
on behalf of
due to
31. The ancient coffee machine at the office has been [____] all morning, spilling water everywhere.
off the hook
out of bounds
in the balance
on the blink
32. The security guard caught the thief and immediately called the police, requiring him to apologize [____].
in the aftermath
on the spot
at short notice
out of the blue
33. The entire project team was [____] collapse after their lead developer suddenly resigned without notice.
on the verge of
in defense of
in light of
at the expense of
34. Participants who do not wish to have their names published in the journal may [____] the research study.
cope with
make up for
opt out of
call for
35. Given the unpredictable weather forecast, most hikers decided to [____] the safer, shorter trail rather than the challenging mountain path.
prevail upon
opt for
account for
stand for
36. After the party, we spent an hour helping the host [____] all the decorations and extra furniture.
pack away
call off
break up
take back
37. With his sophisticated manners and custom-made suit, the young businessman could easily [____] a seasoned executive.
pass for
drop by
stand up
look over
38. The street vendor attempted to [____] cheap glass jewelry as genuine antique pieces.
pass off
carry out
hold up
make up
39. Please be sure to [____] this important memo to everyone in the department before the end of the day.
pass on
get through
show around
wait for
40. The runner started feeling dizzy and eventually [____] due to dehydration during the marathon.
pass out
turn down
give away
hold back
41. Despite his qualifications, the committee decided to [____] him for the managerial position.
look up
run into
pass over
fill out
42. I can’t believe you decided to [____] the chance to study abroad; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
set aside
take off
get away
pass up
43. After years of hard work, they were finally able to [____] their substantial student loans.
cut back
hold up
put down
pay off
44. The company plans to [____] the outdated software system over the next six months to transition to a new platform.
bring about
call for
phase out
speak up
45. The manager was criticized because he seemed to constantly [____] the new intern for small mistakes.
count on
come across
pick on
look over
46. Could you [____] some milk and bread on your way home from the gym?
pick up
drop off
look into
take over
47. If everyone agrees to [____], we can afford to buy him a really nice retirement gift.
set off
pitch in
turn out
break down
48. We all had to [____] with Sarah's story about seeing a ghost so we wouldn't ruin the surprise party.
get across
come up
play along
live up to
49. The CEO tried to [____] the financial losses, assuring investors that the company would recover quickly.
catch up
put aside
hand out
play down
50. During the presentation, the marketing team decided to [____] the product's environmental friendliness rather than its technical specifications.
play up
shut down
make out
run into
51. After a long day of hiking, the hungry campers managed to [____] the entire pot of stew in minutes.
cut up
move out
polish off
settle down
52. We had to cancel the outdoor concert because the rain started to [____] relentlessly just before the gates opened.
look up
pour down
blow over
dry out
53. Employees decided to [____] a significant raise in salary, citing the company's record profits this quarter.
hold back
press for
put off
stand by
54. The police officer signaled for the driver to [____] immediately after observing the car speeding excessively.
break in
turn around
drive off
pull over
55. Despite the severity of the operation, doctors are confident that the patient will [____] and make a full recovery.
look after
give up
pull through
throw out
56. The taxi driver had to suddenly [____] at the intersection to avoid hitting a stray dog.
pull up
take off
shut down
break out
57. Despite the increasing fatigue and the harsh blizzard, the hikers decided to [____] to reach the summit before nightfall.
turn down
push on
look over
come across
58. I called the customer service line and asked the operator to [____] the technical department.
take care of
put me through to
call off
hand in
59. We decided to [____] a significant deposit on the house immediately so that no one else could buy it.
look after
put down
run into
take up
60. The committee is meeting next week to discuss the new budget proposal that the finance director will [____].
turn out
put forward
make up
get along
61. I can no longer [____] the constant noise from the construction site next door.
put up with
look forward to
get along with
turn down
62. The company managed to [____] impressive profits in the fourth quarter due to strong holiday sales.
fall short of
rack up
make light of
break even
63. The startup began to [____] millions of dollars after its product went viral on social media.
hand over
pull off
rake in
give way to
64. After the natural disaster, many volunteers decided to [____] the affected communities with food and shelter.
reach out to
settle down
call off
look down on
65. Admission to the prestigious university is determined solely by merit, [____] the applicant's background.
in charge of
regardless of
owing to
in pursuit of
66. After a period of calm, the political discussion [____] the usual bitter arguments.
revert to
put down
call for
take in
67. Tourists must be careful not to get [____] by street vendors charging ridiculously high prices.
turn out
rip off
set about
look up
68. Despite facing significant poverty, she managed to [____] her circumstances and achieve academic success.
run into
break into
rise above
come across
69. The successful presentation was followed by a celebratory dinner to [____] the week-long conference.
pull through
look out
round off
keep up with
70. The police were conducting a major operation to [____] the remaining members of the criminal organization.
hand down
round up
make up for
come up with
71. The final session of the conference, focusing on future research trends, will [____] the three-day event.
take over
get through
look up
round out
72. After I missed the penalty kick, my teammate kept trying to [____] how badly I played, making me feel even worse.
pass off
rub in
fill out
bring up
73. Investigators were able to [____] the possibility of arson after examining the structural damage caused by the fire.
rule out
call off
come across
set forth
74. Critics often [____] the novel for its predictable plot and poorly developed characters, though many readers enjoy it.
hand out
break into
run down
make up
75. Before the meeting started, the assistant quickly had to [____] 50 copies of the agenda for all the attendees.
run off
do without
keep off
put across
76. Before the meeting, the manager quickly decided to [____] the financial report to grasp the main points.
look down
run through
dwell upon
fall back
77. Despite the complexity of the final project, she managed to [____] it with minimal stress and an excellent grade.
come down
settle for
back out
sail through
78. He made a mistake while writing the check, so he had to [____] the incorrect amount and rewrite it.
scratch out
stand by
pull off
break into
79. When the manager mentioned an opening in the overseas branch, the ambitious employee was quick to [____] the opportunity.
stand up
call off
seize on
give in
80. Many voters felt that the politician had [____] their trust by reversing his stance on key environmental issues after being elected.
look up
sell out
hold down
phase in
81. We need to leave early tomorrow morning, so let's plan to [____] around 6 a.m.
call for
pick up
set off
carry out
82. After moving to a new city, it took him several months to finally [____] and find a routine.
settle down
stand out
hold off
turn in
83. Although she really wanted the promotion, she had to [____] a small raise instead.
look into
put away
get over
settle for
84. He struggled for months to [____] the severe cold he caught during the winter holidays.
take up
shake off
move on
break into
85. The new CEO announced plans to drastically [____] the entire corporate structure to improve efficiency.
bring about
deal with
shake up
fall behind
86. The committee decided to [____] the controversial budget proposal due to overwhelming public opposition.
look into
shoot down
put off
take over
87. Tired of the constant nagging, the annoyed teenager told the persistent salesman to [____].
check out
break in
call for
shove off
88. He always tries to [____] his athletic abilities whenever there are new people around.
run across
come through
show off
back out
89. We waited for an hour, but the main speaker failed to [____] for the critical conference.
show up
give up
hold down
make up
90. Because of the severe blizzard, we were [____] our house for three days without power.
settle down
pass out
shut in
hand over
91. If you want to take the advanced workshop, you need to [____] it by the end of the month.
sign up for
sit back on
make off with
take up with
92. The manager decided to [____] Sarah for a special award because of her exceptional performance this quarter.
sit in on
single out
set off for
break down into
93. We can't afford to just [____] while the crisis deepens; we must take immediate action.
look over
pull through
sit back
make up for
94. Although he wasn't officially registered for the course, the professor allowed him to [____] on the weekly lectures.
size up
size up to
stand by for
sit in on
95. Before agreeing to the negotiation terms, the CEO took a moment to [____] the competitor's representative.
size up
sign over to
call off
break into
96. The politician kept trying to [____] the tough questions about the budget deficit.
skirt around
run over
look into
stand up for
97. Finding the party too loud, she decided to [____] without saying goodbye to the host.
show off
turn out
slip away
talk back
98. The date of the merger was supposed to be confidential, but it accidentally [____] during the press conference.
stand for
slip out
fall through
make up
99. Before launching the new product, the team needs to [____] any potential technical difficulties.
hold off
come down with
smooth out
take in
100. Since the instructions were vague, the manager had to [____] exactly what needed to be done for the presentation.
put down
spell out
crack down
call off
