Phrasal Verbs Examen First Certificate

True or False?
Read the following sentences which all contain phrasal verbs. Decide if the sentences are TRUE or FALSE. Follow the example.

Example: If you bring up your children in New Zealand, they’ll probably speak English.		TRUE FALSE
1. If you split up with your girlfriend, you’ll probably get married soon.		TRUE FALSE
2. If your shirt goes with your trousers they look nice together.		TRUE FALSE
3. If you put your friend up for the night he/she won’t like you very much the following day.		TRUE FALSE
4. A Mercedes is a car that breaks down often.		TRUE FALSE
5. If you look after your neighbours dog, you try to find it.		TRUE FALSE
6. People who put on weight get fatter.		TRUE FALSE
7. It’s not a good idea to eat fish which has gone off.		TRUE FALSE
8. One of the first things you should do when you arrive at an airport or at a hotel is to check out.		TRUE FALSE
9. People usually throw away things that they don’t want.		TRUE FALSE
10. You should feel very happy if somebody tells you off.		TRUE FALSE
11. I did up my flat and now it looks much better.		TRUE FALSE
12. The policeman caught me speeding and he let me off so I had to pay a fine.		TRUE FALSE
13. We weren’t allowed into the night club. They turned us off.		TRUE FALSE
14. Another way of saying ‘wait a minute ’ is ‘hang on a minute ’.		TRUE FALSE
15. My brother’s got a new motor bike. Yesterday he let me try it on.		TRUE FALSE
16. I can’t put up with my husband. He’s so easy to live with.		TRUE FALSE
17. You really take after your grandfather. You’re so much like him.		TRUE FALSE
18. If a company takes on staff, they probably have more workers.		TRUE FALSE
19. If a car pulls out, it has a problem with the engine.		TRUE FALSE
20. A person who makes up a story has invented it. It isn’t true.		TRUE FALSE

Match the phrasal verbs with a verb or phrase which has a similar meaning. Follow the example.

Group A
PHRASAL VERB		VERB OR PHRASE
make up for
find out
own up
get by
come across
get over
set off

Do the same with group B

Group B
PHRASAL VERB		VERB OR PHRASE
let (s.o.) down
look into
head for
come up with
put off
set up

Now Complete the following sentences using the phrasal verbs (in the correct form) from the previous exercise. Follow the example.

Example: My wife left me for another man six years ago and I still haven’t it.

Group A

1. We have to get up at 6 tomorrow morning. The guide said we’re at 7 o’clock.
2. I bought you these flowers. I hope they will that antique wine glass I broke when I came to dinner.
3. I can’t on only 600 Euros a month. It just isn’t enough money.
4. I’m trying to what films are on at the cinema, but there’s no internet connection.
5. I was cleaning your office yesterday, and I this photograph of your ex-girlfriend!
6. I know it was you who borrowed my dress Simon. Why don’t you be honest and to it?

Group B

1. I’m sorry but I can’t see you tomorrow. Can we our meeting until next week?
2. I’m sure we’re paying too much tax (impuestos). I told our accountant and he’s going to it.
3. To get to the beach from the centre of town, just the port and turn left when you see the sea. You can’t miss it.
4. I really don’t feel like going to Brian’s dinner party, but I can’t . He’s such a nice guy.
5. You’ll never be rich teaching English. Why don’t you a language school and go into business for yourself?
6. Danny a good idea for saving water. Have a shower with your neighbour!

Explicación con ejemplos de los principales Phrasal Verbs

El presente material es de utilidad para la preparación de FCE. El material online es una pequeña parte de un completo Curso de FIRST CERTIFICATE disponible en CD Rom y para su Descarga Online. Si deseas conocer si tu nivel actual es adecuado para preparar el examen, puedes realizar también una prueba de nivel.

Descarga una DEMOSTRACIÓN del Curso

TAMBIÉN TE PUEDE INTERESAR:

¿Quieres recibir en tu e-mail gratis y periódicamente ejercicios, programas gratuitos, explicaciones y otros recursos para mantener tu inglés sin esfuerzo? Apúntate a nuestro cuaderno mensual de inglés.