Check your vocab for TOEFL Book 43.pdf
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The verbs and particles in the two boxes below can be combined to make phrasal verbs, which can then be used to complete the sentences underneath. Decide which phrasal verbs go into each sentence, and write the answers in the crossword grid, which you will find on page 42. In many cases, you will need to change the form of the verb (e.g., past or present participle, third person “s”, etc.). The meaning of each phrasal verb is in italics at the end of each sentence. Don't forget that some phrasal verbs need two particles. Do not put a gap between the verb and the particle(s) in the crossword grid. Clues acr oss () General Vocabulary 40 Phrasal Verbs 3 add break bring engage factor go hand hold make opt pick put run set shut stem take talk turn about after against apart aside down for from in into of off on out round to up with 1. Accommodations in some cities are so expensive that some people cannot even afford to _____ the 8 weeks' deposit that is required. (to make a deposit) 5. They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to _____ them _____. (to persuade somebody) 6. Children often _____ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. (to resemble) 7. After _____ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. (to stop because something is in the way) 9. When Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were unable to pay the rent on time, their landlord threatened to _____ them _____ onto the street. (to force someone to leave) 10. When I was at school, some teachers unfairly _____ children who eschewed sport for more creative interests and pastimes. (to choose someone to attack or criticize) 11. Although many companies offer their employees a pension plan, many decide to _____ of the program and make their own arrangements. (to decide not to take part in something) 16. A lot of applicants expressed an interest in the job, but only a handful _____ for the interview. (to arrive for a meeting, appointment, etc.) 19. Air pollution can _____ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. (to start) 20. People who use credit cards unwisely can easily _____ debts of thousands of dollars every month. (to make debts go up quickly) 22. Parents often struggle to _____ enough money to pay for their children's education. (to keep or save something from a larger amount in order to use it later for a particular purpose) 24. The two men didn't _____ each other at first, but over the next year they became the best of friends. (to begin to like someone or something) 28. One of the best ways to get fit is to _____ a sport or activity. (to start doing something regularly as a habit) 30. The plans were _____ while we waited for a decision from the management. (to cause a delay or make someone late)
Transcript of Check your vocab for TOEFL Book 43.pdf
� The verbs and particles in the two boxes below can be combined to make phrasal verbs, whichcan then be used to complete the sentences underneath.
� Decide which phrasal verbs go into each sentence, and write the answers in the crossword grid,which you will find on page 42. In many cases, you will need to change the form of the verb (e.g.,past or present participle, third person “s”, etc.). The meaning of each phrasal verb is in italics atthe end of each sentence.
� Don't forget that some phrasal verbs need two particles.
� Do not put a gap between the verb and the particle(s) in the crossword grid.
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Phrasal Verbs 3
add break bring engage factorgo hand hold make opt pick
put run set shut stemtake talk turn
about after against apart aside
down for from in into of off
on out round to up with
1. Accommodations in some cities are so expensive that some people cannot even afford to _____ the8 weeks' deposit that is required. (to make a deposit)
5. They were reluctant to make changes, but we managed to _____ them _____. (to persuade somebody)
6. Children often _____ one of their parents, either in their mannerisms or in the way they look. (toresemble)
7. After _____ a few unexpected difficulties, they decided to scrap the project. (to stop becausesomething is in the way)
9. When Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were unable to pay the rent on time, their landlord threatened to_____ them _____ onto the street. (to force someone to leave)
10. When I was at school, some teachers unfairly _____ children who eschewed sport for more creativeinterests and pastimes. (to choose someone to attack or criticize)
11. Although many companies offer their employees a pension plan, many decide to _____ of theprogram and make their own arrangements. (to decide not to take part in something)
16. A lot of applicants expressed an interest in the job, but only a handful _____ for the interview. (toarrive for a meeting, appointment, etc.)
19. Air pollution can _____ asthma and other chest diseases in those most vulnerable. (to start)
20. People who use credit cards unwisely can easily _____ debts of thousands of dollars every month. (tomake debts go up quickly)
22. Parents often struggle to _____ enough money to pay for their children's education. (to keep or savesomething from a larger amount in order to use it later for a particular purpose)
24. The two men didn't _____ each other at first, but over the next year they became the best offriends. (to begin to like someone or something)
28. One of the best ways to get fit is to _____ a sport or activity. (to start doing something regularly as ahabit)
30. The plans were _____ while we waited for a decision from the management. (to cause a delay or makesomeone late)
