Exercise 8: Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb
in brackets. You may have to change the form.
1. Peter is just like his father! (take after)
-> Peter …………………………………………………….
2. Quite by chance, Brenda met Philip at the station. (run into)
-> Brenda ……………………………
3. Tina‟s car stopped working on the way to Scotland. (break down)
-> Tina‟s car …………………
4. Ruth‟s party has been postponed until next month. (put off)
-> 4 Ruth‟s party ……………………
5. It would be a good idea to stop drinking coffee. (give up)
-> it would be a good idea ……………
6. See if their number is in the phone directory. (look up)
7. We offered them £250,000 for the house but they refused our offer. (turn
down)
We offered them £250.000 for the house …………………………………………….
8. It took me a long time to recover from my illness. (get over)
-> It took me…………………………