Put in the appropriate verb.

1. The fireworks... off with such a noise that we were nearly deafened.

2. The trade talks which had begun between the two countries were... off when the fishery dispute began.

3. He... off on his journey.

4. I can't hear you. Do... off that vacuum cleaner.

5. The astronaut found the experience of weightlessness strange at first but the feeling.. off after a time.

6. The candidate... on everyone in his constituency and asked them to vote for him in the impending by-election.

7. Well-off people used to have servants to... on them.

8. If we can't decide on a play we all want to see we'd better... off the theatre party tomorrow.

9. Don't be... off by her odd appearance; she is really very nice.

10. I said to the shop assistant, 1 like this coat; could I... it on?'

11. You won't... on very fast with your work if you try to watch television at the same time.

12. Those chalk marks will easily... off your jacket if you brush it.

13. Almost all workers like to... off (leave work) at six. It's hard to get anyone to stay on after that.

14. I was practising the bagpipes but I had to... off because my mother complained about the noise.

15. I think you have enough to do as it is. Don't... on any more work.

16. They won't be able to have their letters... on when they are away as they will be on safari.

17. Many of our men are off sick just now. We have been... on with a skeleton staff.

18. It's really your turn to wash up, Mary, but we'll... you off this time. You look very tired.

19. When I played in his team he kept shouting advice at me, and this... me off.

20. I heard two men planning to break into a house. What should I do? You should... on the information to the police.

21. I don't see why we should do all the work while he just... on (watches) and does nothing.

22. Someone is following us! Never mind;... on walking and pay no attention.

23. Now that we have lost all the money, it's no use... on me and saying that it's all my fault.

24. The policeman told the crowd standing round the scene of the accident to... on because they were blocking the road.

25. I don't want to... on the light in case I waken her.

26. My house was damaged by floods so I had to... off the guests I had invited for the following week-end.

27. She doesn't usually wear a hat; she only... one on when she goes to a wedding.

28.... on. It could do you good to come out for a change.

29. The wedding was planned for the 16th but the bride fell ill so it had to be... off.

30. My train leaves at eight tomorrow morning. Will you come and... me off?

31. The Scout... on his bicycle and hurried away to get help.

32. He doesn't... on with his family. That's why he doesn't live at home.

33. That new factory is doing very well; the manager has just... on fifty new workers.

34. The plane... off at seven and climbed rapidly into the stormy sky.

35. He... off his jacket and hung it up.

36. He flew his plane under the bridges of the Thames. Why did he do that? I suppose he was just... off. (attracting attention to/displaying his skill)

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Fill up the spaces in each of the following sentences by inserting a verb + up, or a verb +up + preposition combination.

1. It is...... factory owners to provide fire-fighting equipment in their factories. (No verb is required here.)

2. Unfortunately he was......by his parents to believe that money was the only thing that mattered.

3. The party didn't...... till 3 a.m. and the guests left very noisily.

4. I ran after him and soon......... him. Then we went on together.

5. Mother to child: 'Your clothes are covered with mud; what have you...?'

6. If you buy the paint I'll...... this room for you.

7. He......a list of conditions and we all agreed to them.

8. If you want a new passport you must...... this form.

9. He......at 8 a.m. and went to bed at 11 p.m.

10 I tried three times to start the car and then... it... and went by bus.

11 If 1...... alcohol I'd be much healthier, but life wouldn't be so much fun.

12. I saw a policeman so I......... him and asked him the way.

13 Most girls expect to get married when they.......

14. Cashiers carrying money to the bank are sometimes...... by gunmen.

15. He couldn't.........me as I ran much faster than he did and soon left him behind.

16. I......a 20p piece that I saw lying on the ground.

17. He wasted two weeks and tried to.........it by working madly the last day.

18. She said that she was going to educate her children herself, for if they went to school they'd only...... bad habits.

19. Before you go on holiday you should...... the house and ask the police to keep an eye on it.

20. The car...... suddenly with screaming brakes.

21. English people have to......... English weather.

22. The thieves...... (bound) the housekeeper and ransacked the house.

23. I've stupidly...... your books and mine and now I don't know I which is which.

24 He is a dangerous criminal. He ought to be......

25. I want to... him.... Would you please...... his telephone number?

26. I...... at the meeting-place but the others didn't come.

27. He wanted something to do in his spare time so he...... carpentry.

28. The police...... a notice saying, 'No Parking'.

29. 'Tell me at the end of the week how many hours you have worked and I'll...... with you then', his employer said.

30. It's probably true. No one would...... such a stupid story.

31. She sat down in front of the mirror and began to...... her face.

32. If only we had a dish-washer, we wouldn't need to...... after every meal.

33. My father said it was all my fault but my mother......... (defended) me and said that it wasn't.

34. He......his speech by calling for a vote of thanks for last year's president.

35. Children hate going to bed. They always want to......a little longer.

36. He was lying on his bed but when he saw me he...... and said, I'm not asleep.'

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Fill the spaces in the following sentences by inserting a verb + out combination.

1. There were three of us in the original partnership, but Charles...... so there are only two of us now.

2. You are not paid to criticize. All you need do is to......my orders.

3. When war...... prices usually go up.

4. There's an advertisement in today's paper that might interest Robert. I'll... it... and send it to him.

5. The fog is so thick that I don't know where we are. I'll have to try and...... by asking someone.

6. In a bus: 'Have my seat. I'm......at the next stop.'

7. The arrangement of marriages by parents is a custom that has...... nearly everywhere.

8. The article is too long. Could you...... the last two paragraphs?

9. I can't...... who it is. He is too far away.

10. He volunteered to march in the demonstration but when the day came he...... and said that he was not well enough to go.

11. Don't...... (get rid of/discard) that old chair. We could repair it.

12. Which picture do you think is the best? ~ It is hard to......the best. They are all so good.

13. Why do you think they have such a high fence round this nuclear power station? ~ I think they want to... people....

14. He was......of the windows and didn't see me coming into the room.

15.......! Here's the boss!

16. There was a threat of a gas and electricity strike and in no time the shops selling candles were.......

17. We......of milk on Sunday and I had to get some from the milk machine.

18. Write in pencil. Then if you make a mistake you can easily... it.

19. As we passed Marble Arch he...... the place where the gallows used to stand.

20. I'll... you...,' said my host, and he accompanied me to the front door.

21. We thought that he was an expert on Proust but it...... that he had never even heard of him.

22. They...... at nine and arrived at twelve.

23. He was quite...... when he got no marks at all for his essay and he hasn't forgiven the lecturer yet.

24. I'm leaving this flat. lam...... tomorrow and the new tenants are moving in the next day.

25. Nothing can ever...... the memory of that terrible experience.

26. I'll give you the general plan and you can...... the details,' the director said to his assistant.

27. We haven't invited them to the party. If they...... about it they will be furious.

28....... the light when you leave the room.

29. Children usually grow out of their clothes before they... them...

30. The wind...... the first match and he had to strike another.

31. Can I speak to Mr Pitt? ~ I'm afraid he has just.......

32. My clothes are all getting too tight. I'll have to... them....

33. There are only two of us on this desert island. We mustn't...... (quarrel)

34. This bottle has been very tightly corked. The cork won't.......

35.......for pickpockets!

36. He......in any crowd because he is so much taller than the average man.

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Fill the spaces in the following sentences by inserting a verb + down, away or over combinations.

1. I offered him part-time work but he... it..., saying that he'd rather wait for a full-time job.

2. He doesn't think much of contemporary authors; he is always...... their work.

3. He dictated it and 1... it... in shorthand.

4. The child picked up the knife and his mother shouted, '...it...!'

5. Some English boys go to boarding school at the age of seven. They usually...... quickly and are very happy.

6. I am in charge while Smith is away; I...... from him on June 1.

7. I can't decide now. I'll... it... with my colleagues and let you know later.

8. He insisted on riding a young excitable horse which...... with him and threw him into a ditch.

9. He agreed to take my classes while I was away; but he...me.... He never turned up for any of them.

10. I...... the accounts several times but couldn't find the mistake.

11. Suddenly there was a rustling in the straw. Everyone...... and stood watching from a safe distance.

12. This shop is....... It will be reopening shortly under new management.

13. He had stage fright at first but he......it very quickly.

14. The townsman has always been inclined to......on the countryman.

15 The filing system worked splendidly till the secretary went on holiday; then it...... and no one knew where anything was.

16. Here is my letter; would you just...it... to see if there are any mistakes?

17. Two men started to fight with knives. The crowd......so as to be out of danger, and stood watching.

18. After the blizzard, it took a long time to...... the snow from the main streets.

19. He hated boarding school and...... from it, turning up two days later at his own home.

20. Jones tried to make a suggestion but the crowd was too excited to listen and he was.......

21. When the first act......we had a drink in the theatre bar.

22. They should...... with licensing laws and let us drink when we like.

23. There was tremendous excitement in the streets and the shouting didn't...... till after midnight.

24. The embassy was...... in the recent riots. The ruins are still smoking.

25. When she heard the news of the crash she...... and cried.

26. The theatre filled up very early and people who came later and who hadn't reserved seats were.......

27. I wonder why there's such a smell of gas. ~ Perhaps something on the gas stove has...... and put out the flame.

28. That old chair would be useful to somebody. If you don't want it, sell it or... it....

29. This ring I wear isn't very valuable but it's been...... in my family for over 200 years.

30. He......a little money every week so as to have something for a rainy day.

31. The police caught one thief but the other.......

32. The new idea is that young delinquents should gather together in groups and...... their problems with social workers.

33. We are spending too much; we'll have to......our expenses.

34. I'm waiting till prices...... before buying my new carpet.

35. When the floods...... we were able to use the road again.

36. The expression 'To...... a new leaf means to make a fresh start with the intention of doing better.

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