Test 6 – B2

Fill in each blank with the correct phrasal verb from the list below:

(give up, look after, run out of, take up, put off, get over, come across, break down, carry on, turn down, look forward to, set up, bring up, take over, work out, get along, cut down, look into, show up, check out)

While cleaning the basement, I unexpectedly   a box full of my childhood memorabilia that I’d forgotten about.

Since their parents are away for the weekend, they asked their older sister to   their younger siblings.

Even though it was a difficult task, the athlete refused to and trained every day to improve.

The conference call was abruptly interrupted when the video software suddenly due to poor internet connection.

After retiring from professional sports, he decided to   painting as a new hobby to express his creativity.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the board decided to the quarterly meeting until next month.

Recovering from a serious illness can be emotionally and physically draining, but eventually, most patients   and return to normal life.

You’re expected to promptly at 9 a.m. so the workshop can start without delays.

When the CEO steps down next year, the COO will officially   all managerial responsibilities.

The scientists had difficulty a viable solution to the environmental problem, but persistence paid off.

Health experts advise people to consumption of sugary drinks for better well-being.

Can you please   the schedule for tomorrow’s events and confirm all the bookings?

It took great courage for her to   the sensitive issue during the family meeting.

Despite their different backgrounds, the team members managed to   and work effectively together.

The lawyer decided to   a new argument during the trial to strengthen the case.

After months of waiting, I am genuinely the chance to travel abroad again.

Guests are kindly requested to by 11 a.m. on the day of departure to avoid additional charges.

We   printer paper much faster than expected, so we need to order more immediately.

The committee promised to   the recent complaints thoroughly before taking any action.

Although the salary was attractive, she chose to   the job offer because it didn’t align with her career goals.

Complete each sentence with the correct form and tense of the phrasal verb in parentheses.

Despite several setbacks, the team    (carry on) working until they completed the project successfully.

By the time we    (set off) last night, the roads were slippery and visibility was poor.

She finally   (figure out) how to use the new software after hours of practice.

When the negotiations    (break down), both parties decided to seek mediation.

If you don’t    (look out) for scams online, you might lose your money.

After missing two deadlines, he was warned that he couldn’t    (put off) his assignments any longer.

The company   (take over) its competitor last year and expanded its market share significantly.

I’m still    (get over) the disappointment of not getting the promotion.

They     (call off) the event due to the unexpected bad weather forecast.

Once the manager     (show up), we can start the meeting.

She has been    (working on) her presentation all week and hopes it will impress the board.

The student had to    (drop out) of the course because of financial difficulties.

Use the correct form of the phrasal verbs below to complete the sentences:

(bring up, look after, run into, set up, take over, break down, put off)

When the topic of vacation was   during the meeting, everyone seemed excited.

The old car   on the highway, so we had to call for help.

She was asked to   her younger brother while their parents were away.

They decided to a new business to sell handmade crafts online.

I unexpectedly an old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

The new manager will   the department starting next month.

Due to bad weather, they had to   the outdoor event until next week.