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Phrasal verbs 4
The following sentences all use phrasal verbs with give, go or look. However, half of them use
the wrong phrasal verb. Decide which ones are wrong and replace them with the correct
phrasal verb, which you will find in the other sentences.
1. I'd like you to look after these figures and tell me if you think the project is possible.
2. As ticket prices go up, fewer people go to the cinema and prefer to stay at home with a video.
3. People who have to give in elderly relatives or other dependants should receive financial support.
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4. The chancellor had decided to stand firm on his decision, but under pressure from protesters, he
decided to go into and reduce tax on petrol.
5. The committee were asked to look into the latest crime statistics and try to establish a pattern.
6. It is important not to let the fire go out, as it's the main source of power.
7. Very few children give off their end-of-year school exams.
8. The threat of severe reprisals meant that many refused to give themselves up to the police.
9. Before entering an agreement, it is essential to go off the details very carefully.
10. People who want to know how to go about starting their own company should talk to a trained
adviser.
11. Some people tend to go over others who are less fortunate purely because of their financial situation.
12. There were very few clues to the crime, and police didn't have enough information to go on.
13. People often look over the idea of starting their own company when they realise the risks that are
involved.
14. Even if you fail the first time, you should go on trying.
15. After years of decline, government investment is revitalising the area, and things are beginning to
look up.
16. The first step to a healthier lifestyle is to give up smoking.
17. New legislation lays down strict penalties for factories which look up to poisonous fumes.
18. We decided not to go through with our plans until we had sufficient capital.
19. Although children should look forward to their parents, many rebel against their values and way of
life.
20. We asked them for more information, but they refused to look down on details.
For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 0 7475 6624 3)
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