General Vocabulary

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.

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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)

5.They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to _____ them _____. (to persuade somebody)

6.Children often _____ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. (to resemble)

7.After _____ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. (to stop because something is in the way)

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)

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)

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)

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.)

19.Air pollution can _____ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. (to start)

20.People who use credit cards unwisely can easily _____ debts of thousands of dollars every month. (to make debts go up quickly)

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)

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)

28.One of the best ways to get fit is to _____ a sport or activity. (to start doing something regularly as a habit)

30.The plans were _____ while we waited for a decision from the management. (to cause a delay or make someone late)

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)

36.Her discovery _____ a chain of events that surprised everyone involved. (to cause a situation or a series of events to happen)

37.After _____ expenditure and inflation, profits were very low. (to include a particular amount when you calculate something)

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)

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)

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Vocabulary General

Prefixes

Prefixes such as dis-, im-, un-, etc., can be used to make opposites of many verbs and adjectives (see pages 32 and 35). Other prefixes can be used to add meaning to a base word or word root. Some of these prefixes can be used in more than one way, depending on their context. The exercises on the next two pages look at some of these.

Exercise 1

Match the prefixes on the left with their meaning(s) on the right. Two of these prefixes have one meaning (although used in different ways).

Exercise 2

Use the prefixes from the left-hand column above, and the base words / roots from the box below, to form words that can complete definitions 1 – 28. One definition can be completed with two words (using the same prefix).

1.A / an ________________ student is a student who is studying after receiving an advanced degree such as an M.A. or Ph.D.

2.A / an ________________ voice or sound is boring and unpleasant because it does not change its loudness or become higher or lower.

3.Something that is ________________ is the same everywhere you find it.

4.When you ________________ something, you change spoken or written words into another language.

5.A / an ________________ is one of two games, such as football, that are played immediately before the last game in a sports competition.

6.A / an ________________ is a short break in the middle of a play, film, concert, etc.

7.________________ is a situation in which people or things combine well to form a unit.

Vocabulary General