Phrasal Verbs

Question 1

Rule Out

Answer 1

Meaning: Exclude something as a possibility

Synonyms: Exclude, eliminate, reject, dismiss, disregard

Examples:
Can we rule out the possibility of future terrorist attacks?
I would not rule out a full boycott of the Olympics
A blood test will help your doctor rule out allergy

Question 2

To Get Along With

Answer 2

Meaning: Be friendly. If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other

Examples:
I don’t get along with my brother
Those two just don’t get along
My boss and I get along very well

Question 3

Fed Up

Answer 3

Meaning: bored or annoyed

Examples:
She was fed up with their complaints
I’m fed up with your behaviour
I resigned because I was fed up

Question 4

Step Up

Answer 4

Meaning: Increase the amount, speed or intensity of something

Examples:
Police decided to step up security plans for the match

Question 5

Sort of

Answer 5

Meaning: To some extent; in some way or other.

Examples:
Do you see what I mean?’ ‘Sort of,’ answered Jean cautiously
I’m going on my own with no clue about who is going to be there, which is sort of scary.