I think we are agreed on the main points. Does anyone want to bring ____ anything further.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "bring up" means to mention a subject or introduce it for discussion.
South Africa brushed ____ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.
(a) off (b) of (c) down (d) about
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South Africa brushed ____ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "brush off" means to disregard or dismiss something or someone in a dismissive manner.
Jamil, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ____ tears.
(a) in (b) into (c) on (d) with
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Jamil, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ____ tears.
Answer:
into
The phrase "burst into" is a common idiom meaning to suddenly start doing something, such as "burst into tears" or "burst into laughter."
The eagle swooped ____ and carried a sleeping lizard.
(a) up (b) down (c) off (d) in
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The eagle swooped ____ and carried a sleeping lizard.
Answer:
down
The verb "swoop" means to move rapidly downwards through the air. The phrasal verb "swoop down" emphasizes this downward movement.
When one is adolescent one often gets caught up ____ one's thoughts and dreams.
(a) into (b) on (c) in (d) around
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When one is adolescent one often gets caught up ____ one's thoughts and dreams.
Answer:
in
The phrase "caught up in" means to be completely engrossed or involved in something.
When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed ____ relatively smoothly.
(a) over (b) for (c) to (d) in
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When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed ____ relatively smoothly.
Answer:
over
The phrasal verb "change over" means to switch or convert from one system or state to another.
A young officer was charged ____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) with
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A young officer was charged ____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
Answer:
with
To be "charged with" a task or responsibility means to be entrusted with it.
When the man saw the police car, he cleared ____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
(a) away (b) of (c) off (d) to
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When the man saw the police car, he cleared ____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "clear off" means to go away quickly.
I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come ____ to make me the odd man out.
(a) about (b) around (c) in (d) round
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I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come ____ to make me the odd man out.
Answer:
about
"Come about" means to happen or to occur. In this context, it refers to the existence of machinery and techniques that have happened or become prevalent.
I came ____ an old friend in liberty market this morning.
(a) around (b) round (c) across (d) with
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I came ____ an old friend in liberty market this morning.
Answer:
across
The phrasal verb "come across" means to meet or find someone or something by chance.
When he finally came round ____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had expected.
(a) to (b) in (c) against (d) with
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When he finally came round ____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had expected.
Answer:
to
The phrasal verb "come around to" means to eventually accept or agree to something.
The modern child finds it difficult to conceive ____ a time when there was no radio or TV.
(a) in (b) of (c) in (d) up
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The modern child finds it difficult to conceive ____ a time when there was no radio or TV.
Answer:
of
The verb "conceive" is typically followed by the preposition "of" when it means to form a plan or idea.
The two were found guilty of robbery, and condemned ____ four years imprisonment.
(a) in (b) with (c) to (d) into
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The two were found guilty of robbery, and condemned ____ four years imprisonment.
Answer:
to
To be "condemned to" a particular punishment or fate means to be sentenced to it.
When everyone has been conferred ____, perhaps I can give you an answer.
(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) up
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When everyone has been conferred ____, perhaps I can give you an answer.
Answer:
with
The verb "confer" is followed by the preposition "with" when it means to discuss with someone in order to exchange opinions or get advice.
The policemen's story conflicts ____ that of the accused.
(a) from (b) to (c) with (d) in
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The policemen's story conflicts ____ that of the accused.
Answer:
with
To "conflict with" means to be in opposition or disagreement.
Confronted ____ the evidence of half a dozen witnesses, the accused broke down and confessed.
(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) of
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Confronted ____ the evidence of half a dozen witnesses, the accused broke down and confessed.
Answer:
with
When "confronted" is used in this passive sense, it is followed by the preposition "with," which means to face or be presented with something.
If you want to converse ____ Japanese people, why don't you start learning Japanese?
(a) in (b) to (c) with (d) into
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If you want to converse ____ Japanese people, why don't you start learning Japanese?
Answer:
with
To "converse with" someone means to have a conversation with them.
In this engine the rotary section corresponds ____ the cylinders of conventional model.
(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) on
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In this engine the rotary section corresponds ____ the cylinders of conventional model.
Answer:
to
To "correspond to" something means to be similar or equivalent to it.
You can always count ____ Zaheer for help when you are in difficulties.
(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) on
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You can always count ____ Zaheer for help when you are in difficulties.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "count on" means to rely or depend on someone.
Why are so many of us credited ____ so little intelligence and self-determination?
(a) with (b) upon (c) for (d) in
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Why are so many of us credited ____ so little intelligence and self-determination?
Answer:
with
To be "credited with" a quality or achievement means to be recognized as having it.
The truth about the human condition dawns ____ those who have the humility to recognise their unimportance.
(a) upon (b) in (c) with (d) into
