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Additional exercises

Verb + preposition Units 132–136

36 Complete each sentence with a preposition where necessary. If no preposition is necessary,
leave the space empty.
1 She works quite hard. You can’t accuse her being lazy.
2 Who’s going to look your children while you’re at work?
3 The problem is becoming serious. We have to discuss it.
4 The problem is becoming serious. We have to do something it.
5 I prefer this chair the other one. It’s more comfortable.
6 I need to call the office to tell them I won’t be at work today.

7 The river divides the city two parts.
8 ‘What do you think your new boss?’ ‘She’s all right, I suppose.’
9 Can somebody please explain me what I have to do?
10 I said hello to her, but she didn’t answer me.
11 ‘Do you like staying at hotels?’ ‘It depends the hotel.’
12 ‘Have you ever been to Borla?’ ‘No, I’ve never heard it. Where is it?’
13 You remind me somebody I knew a long time ago. You look just like her.
14 This is wonderful news! I can’t believe it.
15 George is not an idealist – he believes being practical.
16 What’s funny? What are you laughing ?
17 What did you do with all the money you had? What did you spend it ?
18 If Alex asks you money, don’t give him any.
19 I apologised Sarah keeping her waiting so long.
20 Lisa was very helpful. I thanked her everything she’d done.

Phrasal verbs Units 137–145

37 A says something and B replies. Which goes with which?
A B
1 I’ve made a mistake on this form. a Don’t worry. I’ll clear it up. 1 d
2
2 I’m too warm with my coat on. b That won’t be a problem. I can
3
fix it up.
3 This jacket looks nice. 4
c Kate pointed it out. 5
4 Your reference number is 318044BK.
6
d That’s OK. Cross it out and
5 This room is in a mess. 7
correct it.
6 What’s 45 euros in dollars? 8
e Yes, why don’t you try it on? 9
7 How was the mistake discovered? 10
f OK, I won’t bring it up.
8 I’m not sure whether to accept their 11
g Just a minute. I’ll write it down.

offer or not.
h Why don’t you take it off then?
9 I need a place to stay when I’m in
London. i You can look it up.
10 It’s a subject he doesn’t like to talk j I think you should turn it down.
about.
k Give me a moment. I’ll work it
11 I don’t know what this word means. out.

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