Read the following phrasal verbs and translate the examples into Ukrainian.

bring v [T] (with prepositions and adverbs)

to bring about to cause sth: What brought about this quarrel?

to bring down 1) to cause sth. or sb. to fall or come down: The hunter brought down a deer. 2) to reduce (a price): Shopkeepers have been asked to bring down their prices.

to bring someone down to earth ( with a bang/bump) (colloq.) to make someone face reality, unpleasant truth, etc: He had no idea how food prices had risen, so a day’s shopping brought him down to earth with a bump!

to bring forward to suggest (an idea), as to bring forward a proposal.

to bring home to to persuade sb. to believe sth: You must bring the difficulty home to John.

to bring in 1) to yield (money), as profit or earnings: He does odd jobs that bring him in ten to twelve pounds a week. 2) to introduce (an idea), as to bring in a bill

to bring on to cause (to happen): You’ve brought the trouble on yourself.

to bring out 1) to reveal (sth) to be seen or known: Difficulties can bring out a person’s best qualities. 2) to publish (a book, etc.): When are the publishers bringing out his new book?

to bring round to persuade sb. to change his opinion: We must bring the rest of the committee round to our point of view.

to bring sb. round to cause sb. to regain consciousness or remember his surroundings: Some cold water on her face might bring her round (bring her to herself/for her senses).

to bring up 1) to educate: raise (a child): My aunt brought up four children. 2) to mention or introduce (a subject): Your suggestion will be brought up at the next meeting.

to bring up to date to advance the knowledge of sb.: We must try to bring Mother more up to date with modern styles, and persuade her not to wear such old-fashioned clothes.

Complete the sentences below with a suitable phrasal verb.

1. By his own efforts, Charles Fox __ __ the fall of the government. 2. We will do everything we can ___ parliament ___ our point of view. 3. The smell of these flowers __ __ memories. 4. He is totally dedicated and __ __ the best in his pupils. 5. Bob died of a heart attack __ __ by his lifestyle. 6. The government will ___ __ several proposals for legislation. 7. The gunners __ __ three planes. 8. We __ __ the dealer to a much lower price. 9. Their sobering conversation __ __ to everyone present the serious and worth while work the Red Cross does.

Replace the words in italics with the most suitable phrasal verbs.

1. I could never understand what caused their quarrel. 2. Very often an emergency reveals a persons main qualities. 3. Germany’s defeat in 1918 caused the fall of the Kaiser. 4. They are going to publish a book of his poems in the autumn. 5. The sale yielded over $300. 6. What makes you talk about it now? 7. How a few words can remind you of the old times!

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