Replace the word in brackets in the following sentences
with a suitable phrasal verb in the box. Make any other necessary changes.
1. Have you ever had a bad argument with a friend?
Did it take you a long time to …… …………………….….your anger? (recover
from)
2. I think I ……… …………….….my father rather than my mother. (resemble)
3. If you don‟t know the meaning of a word, just ………..….it ……..….in a
dictionary. (search for)
4. If we keep on using the natural resources like this, they will …..…….soon.
(have no more left)
5. We‟ll buy you a cat, but you must promise to …… ……….…….it properly (take
care of)
5. The flight is delayed as the plane can‟t ……………………….in this weather
(leave the ground)
6. Do you want to ………… ……………….….the camera before taking it? (test)
7. Jill …………………… ………….this old book when she cleaned the room.
(found by chance)

Replace the word in brackets in the following sentences with a suitable phrasal verb in the box. Make any other necessary changes.

1. Have you ever had a bad argument with a friend? Did it take you a long time to …… …………………….….your anger? (recover from)

2. I think I ……… …………….….my father rather than my mother. (resemble) 3. If you don‟t know the meaning of a word, just ………..….it ……..….in a dictionary. (search for)

4. If we keep on using the natural resources like this, they will …..…….soon. (have no more left)

5. We‟ll buy you a cat, but you must promise to …… ……….…….it properly (take care of)

5. The flight is delayed as the plane can‟t ……………………….in this weather (leave the ground)

6. Do you want to ………… ……………….….the camera before taking it? (test)

7. Jill …………………… ………….this old book when she cleaned the room. (found by chance)

Circle the correct words to complete the Learn this! box. Use the examples in the box and the article to help you.

Circle the correct words to complete the Learn this! box. Use the examples in the article to help you.

LEARN THIS!

a. A three-part phrasal verb has ¹one / two verb(s) and ²one / two particle(s).

b. Three-part phrasal verbs are ³transitive / intransitive (they have a direct object).

c. The object always goes ⁴after / before / between the two particles.

d. In questions, the three parts of the phrasal verb usually stay together.

What kind of course did you sign up for?

TÌm lỗi sai và sửa lại

The menu has been already changed, but the customers are still complaining about the lack of variety.

7. I was surprising to learn that there was a tram system in Hanoi a century ago. 

8. A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years. 

9. You’d better to listen to each other’s ideas when living in an extended family. 

10. A new advanced water treatment plant which will eventually serve 300,000 customers is now on construction.

* Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets.
1. We had to stop building when there was no more money. (gave)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “You should start a new hobby, Mr. Smith”, the doctor said. (take)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I don’t remember exactly when my parents started this workshop. (set)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. That matter can be postponed until the committee meets next week. (left)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs. (keep)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 Read the sentences in exercise 1. Then choose the correct options to complete rules 1-5.

RULES

We use question tags to check information. In the question tag, we use:

1. a positive / negative verb for negative sentences.

2. a positive / negative verb for affirmative sentences.

3. the same / different auxiliary verb as in the sentence.

4. a form of do / will when there is no auxiliary verb in the sentence.

5. modal verbs when there is / isn't a modal in the statement.

Choose one given phrasal verb to complete each sentence. You may have to change the verb form but cannot use one phrasal verb twice.
1 I'm sorry, but I'll have to ______now. Someone has just come into the office
2 There was an excellent film on television late last night. We____to watch it
3 We couldn't decide whether to book a holiday in Spain or Italy. We finally_____Spain
4 You'll have to____a better idea than that if you want to win
5 The ex-champion was hit so hard that it took him 5 minutes to____
6 The old manager has just retired, so Jack_____his position
7 The management team_____criticism for the way they handled the situation
8 Immigrants always______different problems besides language
9 I'm_____money every week to buy a new sports jacket
10 Fortunately, the demonstration______to be quite peaceful
11 I've just been offered a new job! Things are_____
12 I'm sure when you've stopped looking for your keys, they'll_____somewhere
13 We intend to_____with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one
14 If you can't remember his phone number, you can always ____it____in the phone book
15 He's in a critical condition in hospital, so we are all praying he'll___

Rewrite these sentences without changing their meanings

1. We expect the government to propose changes to the taxation system.

  ->Changes to the taxation system     

2. He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee.

->His injured knee made    

3. You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed.

-> There's no point     

4. Supermarkets started to sell fresh pasta only in 1990s.

-> Fresh pasta      

5. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.

->He regretted     

6. Mastering a second language takes time and patience.

->It    

7. I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner.

->I'd rather     

8. After four years abroad, Mr. Brown returned home as an excellent engineer.

-> After Mr. Brown    

9. It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game.

-> You won't have any     

10. Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans.

-> Americans aren't