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1. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd looked on.
2. We all felt so tired after the first hour of walking but our guide told us we had to push
on if we wanted to make the inn by nightfall.
3. While the office computer system was being fixed, there was nothing to do so we just
sat about.
4. If you don't know what that word means Jenkins, look it up in the dictionary!
5. I can't understand what you are talking about with this design. Can we go over it
again?
6. I am counting on Julie to arrive with the stereo. Otherwise, we won't have any music
for the party!
9. I would like to point out that there is a piece missing in this model. Hadn't you seen
it?
10. I don't like these types of rough games. I think I'll sit this one out if you don't
mind.
TASK 2
About Over In Up
1. We need to early tomorrow if we want to catch the first bus into town.
2. And when we get into town, we can (straight) the first bank we see.
3. She didn't manage to anyone from the line-up as she had forgotten
completely what the mugger looked like.
6. When you get to the bank, don't stop, for another hundred metres and you
will see the chemist's on your left.
7. If you want to lose weight Brian, you need to most meat and all that
chocolate you eat in the evening.
8. The sniper the enemy troops one by one till they were all dead.
10. She wasn't interested in his money. She his sense of humour.
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TASK 3
In Around To Back
Over For Up On
1. Don't worry about the argument you had with your sister. It will soon .
2. If you see Jane tomorrow, my best wishes to her for her new baby.
3. We went to that new cinema first, then the pizza restaurant and we in the
bar near the old bridge.
4. Parents often worry about their teenage children a huge phone bill.
5. It's been raining for three hours now and it doesn't look like it will today.
7. He isn't a good boxer but his trainer keeps (him) as though he was world
champion.
8. The professor spent two hours speaking about the economy without even
globalisation.
9. The money we owe you for un-used vacation time will to next month's
cheque.
TASK 4
In After Off On
2. Before the ship could , the crew had to wait for a late passenger.
4. I lost my wallet but went to the police station where someone had (it).
7. Even though this is a film about politics, the writer manages to many
references to football which I thought very strange.
8. He a lot of money when his rich French uncle died a couple of years ago.
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TEST 5
Up By About Against
1. First he buys the flowers, then the theatre tickets. Then he gets all embarrassed when
2. Kathy was two hours late and we had to in the cold waiting for her.
3. Try and the meeting as long as possible because we don't have the final
budget plans yet!
9. The corruption scandal caused the resignation of three minister and eventually, even
10. To help your heart Mr. Jones, I suggest you all fatty foods for a few
months.
TEST 6
Back Change Feel Hold Do
Over In Off Up
2. There were two pilots on the flight to Australia and they after half the
flight was completed.
4. The baby has been quite ill this week and yesterday, after dinner, her
dinner.
5. If the children while we are out Kathy, put them to bed and don't let them
watch TV in their rooms, OK?
7. There was a stupid man in the post office asking about the history of stamps. He
8. We both left university the same year and our own business called "Fluffy
Fings".
9. Don't get him worried about money. If I were you, I'd the importance of
getting the loan or he will panic.
10. The government should their fine words about foreign aid with real
increases in the money they give to the Third World.
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TEST 7
1. John Mel only two months ago and they're already engaged!
2. On hearing the news of his mother's death, the boy and couldn't be
consoled.
3. Mr. Griffiths, after you of the Palisades Hotel, come straight to the
Conference Center.
4. The two brothers over a beer in a local bar and resolved their differences.
5. Liam, as a child, all of his elder relatives, but it was his grandfather he
had a special respect and love for.
6. The employment minister argued angrily with the trade union representative after he
8. Jones missed the game after he got injured. His thigh muscle got torn while he
was .
TEST 8
Around Down Up
2. Kelly and her friends argued because Kelly felt they didn't (her) in the
dispute she had with her high school.
3. , mom! Don't get so upset, I said I'll be back by ten o'clock at the latest.
4. The local agricultural fair has been due to many of the farm animals
falling ill.
5. We were so close to finalizing the contract, but it at the last minute due to
the customer having financial concerns.
6. Tom Law missed four days of school last month after his grandmother .
The school sent a condolence card to the family.
7. Cabbage Patch Dolls were a type of cuddly doll that really in the Eighties.
Everyone went crazy for them!
Up For Across
Off Up Out
2. I know you don't intend do, Roger, but you as very aggressive in the
meetings. You need to be more diplomatic when you speak.
3. When his girlfriend on him, Ben stayed holding the phone for a few
moments, in shock.
4. We're totally lost! Open the glovebox and a map. It should be in there.
5. The boss's face reddened when his personal assistant that he was wrong.
7. My mother last night without warning and told me she was going to stay
for a month! I'm sleeping on the sofa now.
8. I've all my credit at the local bank. I don't know how I'm going to afford
rent next month. I should e-mail the bank manager.
Apart On About
Out Down Up
1. Once I got two threatening letters from his lawyer, I had to or accept the
possibility of being sued in court.
2. This report is very thin, Melanie. We need to (it) with some juicy stats,
perhaps a pie chart or two.
4. The wet clay fell into the sink and in the water. The pot was ruined and
she had to start again.
5. Sue has very low blood pressure. When she stands up too quickly, she
can .
6. I had a lisp when I was younger and some of the other kids would me at
school.
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TEST
1. I'm tired and stressed and the kids have been all day. They don't seem to
know how to behave properly.
2. I met Harold in the supermarket. He was you and I said you were fine
and really happy about this new job you've got.
3. I'll (your boss) for dinner tonight if he isn't busy. It will make a good
impression, don't you think?
5. I can hardly read this document. Go and (it) so it is at least twice the size.
6. These statistics are too confusing. We need to (them) down into the
four different seasons of the year for a clearer picture.
7. If someone phones me while I am in the meeting, I will have to for a few
minutes as I am expecting a really important call.
8. After the First World War, the Austro-Hungarian empire was into several
pieces.
9. Sales are up 10% on this period last year. We need to that if we are to save
this company.
10. When I told her about her mother's illness being incurable, she tears.
11. He the police inspector by buying his wife a nice present and
complimenting his car, hoping it would help his son who was being held in custody.
12. The trade union leader may be a problem with these new conditions but Mr. Harvis
TEST
1. They decided to name their son Arthur like after the husband's father even though
2. We don't want to the baseball match now. A lot of people have already
bought tickets.
5. The 3 men who robbed the First National Bank were confronted by the most
technologically advanced security system developed for a bank but they still managed to
(it).
6. With property prices so high now, you should on your house before they fall
again.
7. She needs to to what her boss is doing behind her back. She will go to jail
with him!
11. The new owners will be here on Monday so we need to totally by then.
12. The police say they are on the serial killer after his ex-wife came to them.
13. I fear Mary has the flu again. She catches it off the other kids at school.
14. Mandy will be away all next week so I want you to her.
16. I think the government should all laws pertaining to public speech and
expression.
17. The general meeting for two hours longer than anticipated.
18. Stop beating about the bush, Tony. What are you when you say "more
money"? Do you want a pay rise or not?
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TEST
3. Some European economies are falling of the Asian world where growth is
often double the rate.
4. You two go ahead to the disco without me. I don't going out tonight. I am
too tired.
6. When your dad what you did at school, you'll be grounded for a year!!
7. Thank you everyone for your attention. I would like to by asking if there is
anything you didn't understand.
8. The killer escaped capture because the police failed to important clues
found at the start of the investigation.
9. She can't walk very well, but by using a sort of electric bicycle. Very hi-tech!
10. My husband with my mother better than his own. It's very strange!
12. There's no way we can on this money. I will have to find a part-time job.
13. We got lost one time in Paris and it was so difficult to to this old man
where it was we wanted to go. In the end, we gave up.
14. When young, our son all sorts of things at school and was consequently
always in trouble. After the age of about fifteen, he really calmed down.
TEST
1. Peter. You're not doing anything! Help me these leaflets in the street for half
an hour, please.
2. mum! I will be with you in a moment. I just have to finish this e-mail.
3. I thought he was deadly serious when he said he used to be a woman - but he was
just (me).
6. Once you get in his office and are speaking to him, don't ! Tell him
everything you have always complained about. It will be your big chance.
7. And if he offers you that old 2% pay rise again, for a better deal or say
you'll leave.
9. My doctor told me to high salt food for a few months to help my cholesterol
levels.
10. The company had been losing money for two years and it was no surprise when they
11. Don't touch the dog while it's eating. Just (it) until it finishes.
12. When you write up the contract, any mention of advertising costs. We will
discuss that at a later date.
13. He knew about the surprise party all the time, but he never , acting really
surprised when we jumped out.
15. You shouldn't to the future so much. Just concentrate on what you are
doing now.
16. I have no idea what this word means! I will have to (it) in the big
dictionary.
Question 1 - Incorrect. Actual Answer was: hand out.
TEST
1. To get to the station, the gas station and ask again there. It's a bit
complicated really.
2. He he didn't have any money at all - when all the time, his bank account
had at least ten thousand dollars in.
3. We missed the flight because the bus was late and we weren't able to the
time.
5. They had a great half-price sale at the shoe store today, but I because I slept
in till 10.
6. This city depresses me so much. I am thinking of .
7. The minister was forced to to his corruption by the TV journalist and promptly
resigned.
8. The government report into the accident was criticised heavily by the media for
10. I this morning on the bus. It was so hot and crowded. Everything just went
black.
11. The street mugger escaped prosecution when the old lady failed to (him)
at a police line-up.
12. He received three bravery awards for what he did and still tried to (it) as
something totally normal.
13. Three weeks at a French art school will really help me to my landscape
skills.
16. Hank's illness means we will have to the starting date for the exhibition.
We can't start it without him.
TEST
1. There are many telephone services out there that try to to groups of people
in trouble or despair.
2. The trade union presumed the pay negotiations would be easy, not the
management's refusal to pay anything more.
3. OK, Mr. Bryson. I will all the local carpet companies and see if they are
interested in advertising with us.
4. I wouldn't the chance of those two getting married. I would say it's not very
probable though.
5. His friends convinced him to mayor but he was humiliated in the following
election.
6. If we use the heater in the pool every day, we will a huge electricity bill.
7. Seeing the $400 price tag on that mobile phone really (me). I left the
shop in shock!
8. If she hadn't his dishonesty in time, they would have got married.
9. My dad so wanted to see the Rolling Stones live but we discovered all the tickets had
10. Driver! (me) just outside the station. I can walk from there as I need to
buy a newspaper.
12. Those pills were too strong and I had to go to bed to the effect. I felt so
dizzy.
13. They saw all four books for sale in one shop for £5 and (them)
immediately.
14. He should've more in a room that size. I was near the back and couldn't
hear a word he said.
15. Did you hear about the burglar who was caught when he tried to rob a house from
16. If you paint the wall blue, the sofa will too much. Paint it grey.
17. First my boss said I would have to work two evenings a week, now he is saying
TEST
2. He won't pay that much for such a small car. Do you (him) an idiot?
3. She has only been sailing twice but has really it like a natural.
4. Are you sure I can't (you) coming to the cinema with me tonight? You'll
really enjoy it!
5. Do you really think those two girls aren't identical twins? I can't (them)
at all!
6. If you buy the car at the price we agreed on, I will the bicycle for free.
7. I won't invest in that new company because I don't want all my money to be
in one risky business.
9. She her old typewriter and got 20% off the new computer as a result.
10. I had only put the jeans on to (them) and the store detective accused me
of trying to steal them!
11. With this hot and humid weather, I am finding it difficult to to my favourite
radio station.
13. I warned you about making that costly investment. Don't me for help if it all
goes horribly wrong.
14. We should try and get enough support together to this terrible proposal at
the referendum.
TEST
1. When their son hadn't arrived home by 3am, they decided not to for him any
longer.
2. Don't on this company now that it is just starting to make some money for
the first time.
3. David is really a difficult person to speak to at first, but then inevitably, you start
him.
4. The paint is too thick for the picture you are trying to do. But you can (it)
a little to make it more liquidy.
5. The more this vacation , the more I realise that I would love to buy a house
and live here.
6. It my mind every day that it was me that was responsible for the accident.
7. After their argument, Daniel tried to his girlfriend by buying her some
flowers.