EXERCISE – PHRASAL VERBS

 

 

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate phrasal verb (choose from the lists on the previous pages).   Be aware that in some cases the two parts of the phrasal verb will go before an object, while in other cases, the two parts are separable (so sometimes, the second blank will be left empty).

 

 

1.

Here is the visa application form.  Please ___________ it _________ and then return it here for processing.

 

2.

The Prime Minister says that he doesn’t know anything about any irregular transfer of funds from his office.  Meanwhile, the RCMP are ____________ the case ___________.

 

3.

I hope you didn’t __________ the instructions _________ because I can’t figure out how to use this device.

 

4.

The development of alternative energy sources is essential, because we will _________________ oil __________ by about 2035.

 

5.

The politician told us that GMOs are the way of the future, but he ________________ the fact ______________ that he is on the board of directors of Monsanto Corporation.

 

6.

The people of Chiapas have vowed never to _______________; they will fight against neoliberalism until the bitter end if necessary.

 

7.

Although the IMF’s offers were obviously a trap, many poor countries coundn’t ______________ them ________________ because of their desparate circumstances.

 

8.

The firemen had difficulty  ______________ the blaze ___________.

 

9.

I am ________________________ meeting you.

 

10.

My watch is broken because I didn’t __________ it _________ before entering the pool.