ENGLISH FOR CAMP COUNSELORS AND STAFF
topic: English grammar practice (phrasal verbs) 1

Remember that a phrasal verb consists of a VERB + a PREPOSITION (or two). Choose which of the three prepositions goes with the verb in each sentence.
EXAMPLE: I'll take out (on, out, off) the trash.

1. I'll deal ________ this. = I'll resolve this.
  over
  with
  in

2. Everyone has to abide ________ the rules = Everyone has to follow the rules.
  in
  over
  by

3. If they find ________ about this, you'll be sent home.
  in
  out
  off

4. Don't give ________! = Don't stop trying to succeed at what you're doing.
  up
  off
  on

5. Hey guys, check ________ that boulder! (= take a look at that boulder)
  out
  up
  on

6. Let's block ________ this area and put the tables here.
  out
  up
  off

7. If you keep teasing everyone, you'll end ________ with no friends!
  up
  on
  out

8. Have you figured it ________ yet? = Have you solved it yet?
  out
  on
  up

9. Rest up, and I'll check _______ on you guys later. (= I'll see how you guys are doing)
  off
  in
  out

10. I advised him ________ going into the water. = I advised him not to go into the water.
  over
  along
  against

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