Ex. 5: Verbs with Postpositions

Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. Why did he turn       such a nice job offer? (Correct)(Incorrect)

Why did he turn down such a nice job offer? (Correct)

2. If you don't know these words, look them       . (Correct)(Incorrect)

If you don't know these words, look them up . (Correct)

3. The criminals broke       at night, killed the guard, and robbed the store. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The criminals broke in at night, killed the guard, and robbed the store. (Correct)

4. I can't give you an answer now. I have to talk it       with my family. (Correct)(Incorrect)

I can't give you an answer now. I have to talk it over with my family. (Correct)

5. The police never found the robber. He got       with his crime. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The police never found the robber. He got away with his crime. (Correct)

6. He doesn't go to college. He dropped       last year. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He doesn't go to college. He dropped out last year. (Correct)

7. The alarm clock went       at 7:00 a.m. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The alarm clock went off at 7:00 a.m. (Correct)

8. Speak       , please. I can't hear you. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Speak up , please. I can't hear you. (Correct)

9. Her younger son takes       his new toys because he wants to see what is inside. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Her younger son takes apart his new toys because he wants to see what is inside. (Correct)

10. Many workers were laid       during the recession. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Many workers were laid off during the recession. (Correct)

Your result: 00% correct.