Phrasal verbs, dependent prepositions, idioms (Spotlight 8 Module 7)

Module 7

Dependent prepositions

1. Tick the correct prepositions and complete the sentences below.

1) The nanny yelled at the little boys because they had been mean ________the cat.

2) Elizabeth comes ________ a very wealthy family.

3) Sheila’s been absent ________ delay.

4) I don’t have to worry ________ finding parking because I have a private garage.

5) I find it extremely difficult to concentrate________ my home work when the television is on.

6) This headmaster is really cares _________ his pupils.

7) My sister always blames me __________ things I never do.

Phrasal verbs: give

give up a) distribute

give away b) return

give out c) stop trying

give back d) reveal / give sth because you no longer want it

1) You can’t borrow my MP3 player as long as you promise to give it _____________ to me tomorrow.

2) Diane, could you please give ______________ the tests?

3) Tony gave________________ my secret and now the whole class knows!

4) I’ve given ________________ all my textbooks from last year.

5) Don’t give________________. I believe in you.

Idioms

3. Use the words below to complete the idioms.

hit the headlines, bad news, get this show on the road

1) Stay away from that boy, he is ________________________.

2) Have you heard the latest scandal? It ____________________________ ?

3) Common, let’s __________________________ or we’ll be later.

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