ENGLISH FOR BABYSITTERS
topic: English grammar practice (phrasal verbs) 2

Remember that a phrasal verb consists of a VERB + a PREPOSITION (or two). Choose which of the three prepositions goes with the verb in each sentence.
EXAMPLE: I'll take out (on, out, off) the trash.

1. Did you make ________ (= invent) that story or is that true?
  off
  up
  out

2. Can you pick me ________ at my house at 7?
  off
  out
  up

3. We've run ________ of milk. = We have no more milk.
  along
  out
  up

4. I'll think it ________. = I'll think about it.
  over
  out
  around

5. I'm afraid that if I keep working like this, I'll burn ________. (= become exhausted)
  out
  on
  off

6. I tried to get her to calm ________. (= to relax)
  over
  through
  down

7. No, unfortunately my plans fell ________. (= were cancelled)
  through
  down
  over

8. If your parents find ________ that you were behaving like this, you'll get in trouble.
  out
  off
  on

9. He really looks _______ to you! (= really admires you)
  out
  up
  on

10. Do I have to fill ________ ( = complete) an application?
  off
  on
  out

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