Posts Tagged ‘phrasal verb’

Idioms and expressions

January 8th, 2011 in Improve English

Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms and expressions.

1. How did these things ——————-?

a) come about
b) come by
c) bring about
d) go about

Idioms and phrasal verbs with take

November 21st, 2010 in Vocabulary

Take something for granted: accept it as true, certain to happen

We take so many things for granted – like pure water to drink and good food to eat.

Phrasal Verbs Quiz

November 15th, 2010 in Vocabulary

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate phrasal verb.

1.       Physical exercise is a great way to  ————— one’s superfluous energy.

Phrasal verbs with go and give – Quiz

September 1st, 2010 in Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrasal verbs.

1. Is it wise to —————- appearances?

a) go with
b) go by
c) go down
d) go for

Phrasal verbs with look Quiz

August 1st, 2010 in Vocabulary, Words

1. His uncle ————- him.

a) looks after
b) looks at
c) looks for
d) looks up

2. He ————- upon his poor cousins.
a) looks up
b) looks down
c) looks after
d) looks into

Grammar Terms Beginning with P – Part I

July 19th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning, Improve English

Person

The label person refers to the grammatical category which distinguishes participants in a conversation. English distinguishes three persons: first person, second person and third person.

Phrasal Verbs Quiz

July 17th, 2010 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrasal verbs.

1. He ————— an air of dignity.

a) puts on
b) puts off
c) puts down
d) puts out