Phrasal verbs

Question 1

The amount of money in her baki account is building up nicely

Answer 1

incrising

Question 2

I’m glad we´ve cleared up this misunderstanding once and for all

Answer 2

Completing or finishing

Question 3

I suggest you read on to the end of the contract.

Answer 3

continuing or progressing

Question 4

Let’s turn on the radio and listen to the News

Answer 4

connecting

Question 5

Twenty athletes set off on their 100 km charity run

Answer 5

Moving away

Question 6

To save money, turn off any unnecessary lights

Answer 6

ending or disconnecting

Question 7

Talks between management and unions have broken down completely

Answer 7

failing

Question 8

The Government has scaled down financial aid to the disaster area

Answer 8

reducing

Question 9

It took a while for the good news to sink in, then everyone smiled

Answer 9

If an unpleasant or surprising fact or idea sinks in, you gradually start to believe it, understand it, or realize the effect it will have on you:

Question 10

Even if you’re not a club member, you’re welcome to join in the activities

Answer 10

participating

Question 11

Sheila calls Australia every day; she must be running . . . a huge phone bill.

Answer 11

up

incrising

Question 12

Selling my bike should bring………… some cash, but less than I need.

Answer 12

in

Question 13

Gasoline prices have really shot …. since oil exports were reduced.

Answer 13

up

to grow in size, or increase in number or level, very quickly:

Question 14

We couldn’t pay the bill so they shut …. our electricity

Answer 14

off

Question 15

We’d better drink…. because the bar is closing

Answer 15

up

to finish your drink completely

Question 16

The grocery store on the corner will have to close ….. unless sales improve

Answer 16

down

Question 17

We need to cut ….. our spending on luxuries if we want to go on vacation

Answer 17

down

Question 18

Come on! We need to get …. with the game.

Answer 18

on

Question 19

My parents used …. every last penny of their savings on repairs to their house

Answer 19

up

to finish a supply of something:

Don’t use up all the milk - we need some for breakfast.

The earth’s resources are being used up at an alarming rate.

Question 20

An angry farmer told the boys on his land to clear …, and not to come back

Answer 20

OFF

used to tell someone to go away in a rude way:

“Clear off or I’ll call the police!”

Question 21

The moment he put … the lights, everyone sang “Happy Birthday”

Answer 21

on