PHRASAL VERBS 3 (Check your vocabulary for TOEFL)

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Check your vocabulary for TOEFL

PHRASAL VERBS 3

·           The verbs and particles in the two boxes below can be combined to make phrasal verbs, which can then be used to complete the sentences underneath.

·           Decide which phrasal verbs go into each sentence, and write the answers in the crossword grid, which you will find on page 42. In many cases, you will need to change the form of the verb (e.g., past or present participle, third person “s”, etc.). The meaning of each phrasal verb is in italics at the end of each sentence.

·           Don't forget that some phrasal verbs need two particles.

·           Do not put a gap between the verb and the particle(s) in the crossword grid.

add  break   bring   engage   factor   go hand    hold   make   opt   pick   put   run set    shut     stem    take   talk   turn

about     after     against     apart    aside    down   for     from    in     into     of    off   on    out     found    to     up    with

Clues across		Clues down
1	Accommodations in some cities are so expensive that some people cannot even afford to _____ the 8 weeks' deposit that is required. (to make a deposit)	1	It's often a good idea to _____ some money for a “rainy day”. (to save money)
5	They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to _____ them _____. (to persuade somebody)	2	Technology is moving at such a fast pace it is no longer possible to _____ all the latest developments. (to understand or assimilate information)
6	Children often _____ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. (to resemble)	3	Radical measures introduced by the college authorities did not _____ a genuine reform of the system. (to combine to produce a particular result or effect)
7	After _____ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. (to stop because something is in the way)	4	Nobody was _____ by the government's false figures on unemployment. (to be fooled or tricked)
9	When Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were unable to pay the rent on time, their landlord threatened to _____ them _____ onto the street. (to force someone to leave	6	He _____ the job that was offered to him, even though he was desperate for the money. (to refuse something which is offered)
10	When I was at school, some teachers unfairly _____ children who eschewed sport for more creative interests and pastimes. (to choose someone to attack or criticize)	8	Most people will _____ a stressful job if the money is good enough. (to tolerate something which is not very pleasant)
11	Although many companies offer their employees a pension plan, many decide to _____ of the program and make their own arrangements. (to decide not to take part in something)	12	Once the equipment has been _____, it is surprisingly difficult to put it back together again. (to separate an object into pieces)
16	A lot of applicants expressed an interest in the job, but only a handful _____ for the interview. (to arrive for a meeting, appointment, etc.)	13	The revolution was a long, bitter affair which _____ neighbor _____ neighbor. (to cause two people or groups to fight each other, even though they were in a friendly relationship before)
19	Air pollution can _____ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. (to start)	14	Doctors and medical experts were unable to _____ why some people survived the virus and others didn't. (to understand or know the reason for something)
20	People who use credit cards unwisely can easily _____ debts of thousands of dollars every month. (to make debts go up quickly)	15	Nobody believed the Senator's explanation for a moment. They all knew he had _____ it _____. (to invent an explanation for something
22	Parents often struggle to _____ enough money to pay for their children's education. (to keep or save something from a larger amount in order to use it later for a particular purpose)	17	At the age of 38 he _____ the post of President, but lacked sufficient experience to be taken seriously. (to apply for a job in politics, competing against other people for the same job)
24	The two men didn't _____ each other at first, but over the next year they became the best of friends. (to begin to like someone or something)	18	Despite massive promotion by the tourist board, it took a long time for tourism to _____ again after the terrorist attacks. (to improve, to get better)
28	One of the best ways to get fit is to _____ a sport or activity. (to start doing something regularly as a habit)	21	Nothing can _____ the damage caused as a result of his actions. (to take the place of something that has been lost or damaged, or to compensate for something bad that has happened)
30	The plans were _____ while we waited for a decision from the management. (to cause a delay or make someone late)	23	The group plans to _____ an import business by the end of the year. (to start something such as a business or organization)
32	The two sides are currently _____ talks which they hope will end the dispute. (to take part in a particular activity, especially something that takes a lot of time and effort)	25	The results of new rules will start to _____ next month, by which time we should all have familiarized ourselves with the system. (informal: to start to have an effect)
36	Her discovery _____ a chain of events that surprised everyone involved. (to cause a situation or a series of events to happen)	26	His popularity _____ the fact that he was born in the area. (to be caused by something)
37	After _____ expenditure and inflation, profits were very low. (to include a particular amount when you calculate something)	27	The project will succeed unless someone decides to _____ at the last minute. (to stop being involved in an activity, event or situation)
38	Our money is _____ quickly, and if we don't act soon, it will be too late. (to use all of something and not have any left)	29	For years women were _____ the political process. (to not be allowed to do something or not be allowed to be involved in something)
39	Some students can be very creative with the reasons they give for not _____ their assignments on time. (to give something to a person in authority)	31	Major spending is required to _____ substantial improvement in housing. (to make something happen, especially to cause changes in a situation)
		33	After several guests had _____ food poisoning, public health inspectors were called to the hotel. (to become ill with a particular illness)
		34	It has always been my ambition to _____ show business. (to start to have success in your career or an area of activity)
		35	At the auction, the painting _____ for an incredible $60 million. (to be sold for a particular amount of money)

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