Answer Key

Vocabulary test

Drag & drop: Fill in the gaps...
  • against
  • in for
  • above
  • down to
  • behind
  • up for
  • out of
  • up against
  • in on
  • beyond
  1. Even though the young couple was in love, their parents were completely  [against] their marriage.
  2. Janet learns new things very quickly, but her brother Tom is often  [behind] in school.
  3. After the crash, my car was  [beyond] repair. I had to buy a new one.
  4. The best way to be successful in business is to be  [in on] a new company when it is first starting.
  5. Thanks for buying some more milk, we were  [down to] the last drop.
  6. When women first joined the workforce, they were  [up against] some serious opposition from many men.
  7. I expected more from you; I thought you were  [above] gossiping about your colleagues.
  8. When her mother found out she broke the window, the small girl knew that she was  [in for]a severe punishment.
  9. Two of my colleagues were  [up for] the same promotion, they became very competitive with each other.
  10. Do you have any suggestions? No, I am all  [out of] ideas.