4th year phrasal verbs and prepositions (review)

A. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate phrasal verb:

1. Eventually I ........................... and accepted the job on their terms. 2. My father was forgetful and I ........................... him; I forget everything.3. When I was looking for my passport I ........................... these old photographs.4. I ........................... my cousin in Harrods recently.5. You needn't ........................... your mind at once. Mr Hammer can ........................... without

an assistant for another fortnight. But ......................... it ......................... and let me know.6. I'm sick of being given too many orders and I'm not going to ......................... it any more.7. After breakfast my sister Alice ........................... and did the cleaning.8. We ........................... at 8.30 and drove first to Mr Pitt's house to ........................... his

son Tom who was coming with us.

B. Fill the gaps by completing the phrasal verb or adding a preposition.

1. They thought they were just going to get told ..................... but they were charged criminal damage.

2. I finally decided to turn ........................... the job offer.3. He had to set ........................... for work early because he lived ........................... the

outskirts of the city.4. She comes ........................... with loads of ideas but nine times ........................... of ten

they are completely impractical.5. It was love ........................... first sight but now they're having problems

sorting ........................... their relationship.6. We ended ....................... booking a holiday ..................... very short notice on the internet.7. He broke ........................... with Mandy ........................... their fourth date.8. She's a complete liar and capable ....................... making ........................... the whole story.9. When they finally came ....................... their senses, it all worked ...................... quite well.

C. Complete the sentences with an appropriate preposition:

a) Are you going to apply ........................... that job at the bank?b) Did you know he has a qualification ........................... rocket science?c) I have absolutely no hesitation ........................... recommending her for the job.d) I shouldn't rely ........................... him to help you.e) I think you should concentrate a little more ........................... your studies.f) The TV series was based ........................... her autobiography.

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