Answer Key
Dependent prepositions and phrasal verbs (3)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, use the word(s) given. Do not change the word(s) given.
- Dick and Tracy were missing today. – – – ABSENT – – – Dick and Tracy were [absent from] class today.
- He lied to you. Have you forgiven him? – – – LYING – – – Have you forgiven [him for lying] to you?
- I don't know that author's work. – – – WITH – – – I'm not [familiar with] that author's work.
- If I tell the boss I was there with you, will you support my story? – – – UP – – – If I tell the boss I was there with you, will you [back me up] ?
- I'll just write their address before I forget it. – – – JOT – – – I'll just [jot down] their address before I forget it.
- Our teacher said I was not progressing as well as other students. – – – FALLING – – – Our teacher told me I [was falling behind] other students.
- She had been unfaithful to him for many years and he didn't have a clue about it. – – – CHEATING – – – She had been [cheating on him] for many years and he didn't suspect a thing.
- Peter doesn't seem to pay any attention to his bad grades. – – – CARE – – – Peter doesn't seem [to care about] his bad grades.
- They're all encouraging her to win the contest! – – – FOR – – – They're all [pulling for her]to win the contest!
- When I first saw the Grand Canyon, I was very impressed. – – – BREATH – – – When I first saw the Grand Canyon, it [took my breath] away.