Phrasal verbs, dependent prepositions, idioms (Spotlight 8 Module 2)

Module 2

Dependent prepositions

1. Tick the correct prepositions.

2. Fill in out, in or by

A: That will be $ 90, madam

B: That’s fine. I’ll pay____ credit card.

A: Is this style in fashion?

B: Oh yes! These ties are ____ great demand.

A: Can I exchange this dress for a black one, please?

B: I’m afraid this is the last one. We are ____ of stock.

A: How would you like to pay, sir?

B: I’ll pay ____ cash, thank you.

A: Can I pay ___ cheque, please?

B: Sue. That’s $150.

Phrasal verbs: go

3. Match the phrasal verbs to their definitions and complete the sentences below.

go off b) increase

go without c) match

go with d) spoil/ break down

go up e) experience

go after f) chase

go through g)become ill

1) The police officer went __________ the bank robber.

2) Christine always makes sure that the shoes she wears go __________ her clothes.

3) Jane went __________ the flu yesterday, so she didn’t go to school.

4) Do you know how long someone can go __________ food?

5) Don’t use that milk. It’s been out of the fridge all night and it’s gone __________.

6) The price of the petrol has gone ___________ again.

7) Jessica is unhappy. She is going ___________ a very difficult time.

Idioms

4. Complete the sentences using the correct idiom:

♥ my cup of tea, ♥ with a pinch of salt,

♥ a piece of cake, ♥ crying over spilt milk.

♥ spill the beans,

1. The test was very easy. It was __________________________________________.

2. Helen loves telling stories, so you should take everything she says____________________________.

3. It’s a shame you lost the match, but it’s no use________________________________________.

4. Thanks for inviting me, but opera isn’t really_________________________________________.

5. Please don’t ________________________________ and tell my secret to anyone.

5. Write down the list of new words and phrases.