Answer Key

Vocabulary test

Drag & drop: Fill in the gaps...
  • off
  • in
  • away from
  • out of
  • across
  • out on
  • for
  • after
  • over
  • against
  1. This new machine can run  [off] 5 copies per second, it is the latest in office technology.
  2. What will we use for power when we run  [out of] oil?
  3. I ran  [across] an excellent book about nature at the public library while I was there researching a paper for a course I am taking.
  4. Don't expect me to run  [after] you forever; someday I will find someone else who wants to be with me.
  5. We can't run  [away from] the facts; if we don't start saving some money now we will never be able to afford a new car.
  6. The roads were very icy, and the bus lost control and ran  [over] a car; 3 people were killed.
  7. Before you decide to run  [for] public office, be sure you want the whole community to know everything about your life.
  8. His wife ran  [out on] him, and she was later seen in another city with another man.
  9. At least you are running  [against] some worthy opponents, it will make the campaign more interesting.
  10. It was surprising when the new baby was blonde, because red hair runs  [in] the family.