Phrasal Verbs
Read the sentences on the left and match the
phrasal verbs with their definitions on the right by writing the correct
number in the box next to each definition.
A. KEEP, HOLD, CATCH
1
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The government kept
back vital information concerning the oil spill.
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rob
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2
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Skaters were warned to keep off the thin ice.
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prevent from being taken away
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3
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The students kept on
working hard despite the terrible heat.
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maintain
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4
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We were told to keep
out of the abandoned house.
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reserve, not reveal
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5
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Ted, you got an A in your Biology test. Keep up the good work!
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reach
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6
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Hold
on! I’ll just get my jacket and we can
leave.
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stay off, not approach
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7
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Despite his financial problems, he managed to hold on to his fortune.
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continue
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8
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Sorry I'm late, but I was held up in traffic on the way here.
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delay
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9
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Two men held up a
supermarket last night and stole £ 2000.
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wait for a short time
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10
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Even though he was injured during the race, he still
managed to catch up with
the other runners.
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not enter
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B. CARRY, WEAR, WORK, MOVE
1
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It was impossible for
Alison to carry on working after receiving the bad news.
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start living in
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2
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Recent studies carried
out by the government show that more and more people are relying on
the state health system
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continue
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3
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The fans got carried away
during the concert and climbed onto the stage.
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find a solution, discover
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4
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The tyres of my car have worn out. I must get new ones
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stop living in
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5
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I'm too worn out
to go anywhere tonight.
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over-excited
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6
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Scientists still haven’t worked out what caused the death of the animals.
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take part in physical exercise
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7
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Working out on a regular basis reduces the risk of heart
disease.
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perform, conduct
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8
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I took a week off work in order to move into my new home.
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tired
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9
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My landlord won't renew my contract so I have to move out by
the end of the month.
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become thin, weak or unsuitable for further use
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