EXERCISE 16c — Write eight original sentences using phrasal verbs from this section. Try to use gerund objects.

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EXERCISE 16d, Review — Complete the sentences with these participle adjectives from previous sections. To check their meanings, review the section number given after each one.

closed off, 13 dressed up, 14 dried up, 14

filled out, 14 fixed up, 15 lit up, 13

put away, 14 screwed on, 12 stuck-up, 14

used up, 14 wound up, 14 wrapped up, 4

 

1. Charles is so _____ _____. He thinks he's better than everyone else because he comes from a rich family.

2. Now that your house is _____ _____, it's worth a lot more.

3. There isn't any more paper for the copier — it's _____ _____.

4. I washed and dried the dishes, and now they're _____ _____ in the cabinet.

5. Frank's really ______ _____ about his wedding tomorrow.

6. The presents have wrapping paper on them. They're _____ _____.

7. This form has all the information in the correct spaces. It's _____ _____.

8. The floor of the bathroom isn't wet anymore; it's _____ _____.

9. Why is Sarah all _____ ______? Is she going out dancing?

10. Be sure the top of the Coke bottle is __________. If it isn't, the Coke will go flat.

11. You can't go in the east wing of the palace because it's_____ _____.

12. I can see the road easily at night when I'm driving because it's _____ ______.

EXERCISE 16e, Review — Complete the sentences with these phrasal verbs from previous sections. Be sure the phrasal verbs are in the correct tense. To check their meanings, review the section number given after each one.

break down, 5	get over with, 3	put up with, 3
break out, 9	give up, 9	see about, 7
butt in,14	go in for, 3	take in, 7
feel up to, 3	leave off, 13	wind up, 14
get around to, 6	look forward to, 3	work out, 11
get out of, 6	put up, 12

 

1. We couldn't decide where to go for dinner last night, so we________ ________ staying home.

2. Sally loves all outdoor sports, and she especially ________ ________ ________ swimming.

3. I hate cigarettes, and I will not ________ ________ ________ smoking in my house!

4. It's been seven years since Tom saw his sister. He's really________ ________ ________ seeing her again.

5. My eyesight got so bad that I had to ________ ________ driving.

6. I'm exhausted. I really don't_________ _______ ________doing any more sightseeing.

7. The heat in my apartment doesn't work. I need to ________ the manager ________ getting it fixed.

8. It's been three hours since I asked you. When are you going to _______ ________ ________ taking out the garbage?

9. I promised Sally I would lend her $1,000, but now I don't want to give it to her. How can I _______ _______ _______ lending her the money?

10. Raking the leaves is a big job, but I have to ________ it ________ ________ before it snows.

11. The teacher continued her lecture where she ________ _______ the previous week.

12. I haven't ________ ________ all the details, but I've decided to quit my job and start my own business.

13. I was late to work because my car ________ ________ on the expressway.

14. My TV was broken, so I ________ it ________ and had it fixed.

15. When you're camping, you should always ________ your tent ________ before it gets dark.

16. Fighting between protesters and government troops ________ ________ after the general canceled the election.

17. The line to buy tickets for the football game was really long, so a lot of people tried to ________ ________.

17. FOCUS ON: adverbs and phrasal verbs

Adverbs are words that modify verbs. Many adverbs end with -ly, for example, quickly, slowly, suddenly, foolishly; but other adverbs, such as always, sometimes, and never, do not. The placement of adverbs in sentences with phrasal verbs depends on whether the verb is intransitive or transitive, and if transitive, whether it is separable or nonseparable. In general, adverbs are placed like ordi­nary one-word verbs with the exception of nonseparable phrasal verbs, which also allow for the placement of adverbs between the verb and the particle. All possible placements of adverbs in sentences containing the various types of phrasal verbs are shown with Xs: