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Phrasal verbs CEFR B2 Topic: Phrasal verbs across everyday life, work, study, travel, health, technology, relationships and money

Phrasal Verbs in Everyday Situations

What this tests: phrasal verbs — knowing which verb and particle carry the meaning the sentence needs.

Instructions

For questions 1–8, choose the phrasal verb (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.

1. We need to buy more coffee — we've completely .

A — run off B — run over C — run out D — run through

2. Could you me at tomorrow's meeting? I've got a dentist appointment and can't make it.

A — stand by B — stand in for C — stand out from D — stand up for

3. Before the exam, I'll my notes one more time to make sure everything's clear.

A — look down on B — look into C — look up D — look over

4. We arrived at the airport three hours early so we could without rushing.

A — check in B — check over C — check up on D — check out

5. She's been feeling awful all week — she must have a bad cold.

A — come up with B — come across C — come down with D — come round

6. Make sure you your files before updating the software, in case something goes wrong.

A — back out B — back off C — back down D — back up

7. My sister and I over something silly last month, but we've made up now.

A — fell out B — fell through C — fell behind D — fell for

8. I've been trying to a little money each month for our holiday next year.

A — put down B — put aside C — put off D — put up with

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