Phrasal verbs
1 Match the phrasal verbs on the left (1-6) with their correct meanings on the right (A-F).
1
catch up on
A
2
get on with
B
3
sign up for
C
4
deal with
D
5
cope with
E
6
rely on
F
2. Match 1–10 with a–j to make sentences
to register or enroll for something
to maintain a friendly relationship
to manage or handle a situation
to depend on someone or something
to make up for lost time or work
to handle a task or responsibility
0 Everyone feels a bit stressed k
1 If you’re worried about anything, we can talk
a with her new job.
it
b behind in school.
2 When I am sick, my mum always looks
c forward to our holiday.
3 Ben didn’t know how to deal
d over later.
4 Tina seems to be coping well
e out at home.
5 I’m wondering if I should take
f up a team sport.
6 I’m lucky – I’ve never suffered
g in with the others.
7 We’re really looking
h after me.
8 I don’t need a gym – I can work
i
from anything serious.
9 Because he was younger, he didn’t fit
j
with stress when he was a student.
10 If I miss any classes, I’ll fall
k out during their exams.
2 Choose one word, A, B or C to complete both sentences.
0 My doctor told me to cut ____ sweets, but it’s difficult.
Everyone feels a bit stressed ____ during their exams.
A talk
B out
C get
1 He had a bad accident, but he’s ____ on with life now.
Are you ____ through your problems, Mary?
A working
B keeping
C getting
2 If you don’t breathe, you’ll pass ____.
I need your help to figure ____ something.
A out
B in
C up
3 Why don’t you sign ____ for the basketball team?
I’ve got so much schoolwork to catch ____ on!
A out
B on
C up
4 I need to go ____ my English notes.
How did you get ____ your cold so quickly?
A on
B over
C up
5 I wanted to join ____ the football match and score a goal for the team.
You should hand ____ your essays by Friday.
A over
B in
C off