Phrasal Verbs
[verb +preposition(s)]
Choose a phrasalverb to complete the following sentences.
1. They hope to_________ _____ a contract and sign it before the end of the week.
a) set up b) put upc) draw up
d) make up
2. He's a verydependable person. You can _________ _____ him in any circumstances.
a) count for b)trust in c) stand for
d) rely on
3. Many husbandsavoid any housework. They manage to _________ _____ _____it.
a) get safe of b) go past on c) stay away of d) get out of
4. I'm gladyou're coming to the meeting. I _________ _________ to meeting you.
a) look ahead b) look forward
c) see forward d) think ahead
5. Harry readsthe newspaper every morning. He likes to _________ _____ _____ the latestevents.
a) stand up to b) stay on to c) keep up with
d) get up to
6. Tom and Bill had a meeting in order to_________ _____ their difficulties.
a) bash out b) wash out c) iron out
d) spread out
7. Tests will be _________ _____ to determinethe causes of the failure.
a) taken up b) carried out
c) looked into d) run on
8. The plans for the new theatre _______________ _______ a lot of criticism.
a) ran up to b) faced up with c) came up against
d) was opposed to
9. Sophie wantsto leave the company. We'll have to_________ ____ a way to make her stay.
a) set up b) turn out c) figure out
d) stumble on
10. Anyone can make a mistake but George never_________ ____ to his errors.
a) comes on b) owns up
c) goes forward d) pays up