Phrasal Verbs

39-4. REVIEW On a separate piece of paper, complete the sentences with these phrasal
verbs from previous units. Be sure the phrasal verbs are in the correct tense and
person. To check their meanings, review the unit number given after each one.
bite off, 27
come out, 32
leave out, 32
pull over, 19
blow up, 33
cut down, 23
look over, 21
settle down,
break off, 27
hand over, 19
make up, 23
slow down, 
bring back, 19
knock off, 27
pick on, 21
wear down, 
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1. David’s mother told him she’d like some grandchildren, but he’s having too much fun as
a bachelor and isn’t interested in _____________ _____________.
2. I didn’t finish my work because I was training a new employee, and explaining
everything really _____________ me _____________.
3. Bob’s doctor told him he was doing too much weight lifting and that he should
_____________ _____________.
4. The movie wasn’t the same as the novel. Several characters were _____________
_____________.
5. When I caught my sixteen-year-old daughter smoking cigarettes, I really _____________
_____________.
6. I didn’t say you could use my car. _____________ _____________ those keys right
now!
7. There must be something wrong with my camera—none of the pictures I took
_____________ _____________.
8. Can I borrow your food processor? I promise I’ll _____________ it _____________
tomorrow.
9. We’ve been working since 7:00 
A.M.
Let’s _____________ _____________ and finish
tomorrow.
10. Everything on the menu looks delicious. I just can’t _____________ _____________ my
mind.
11. If you don’t stop _____________ _____________ me, I’m going to tell Mommy.
12. I told Mark not to pet the lion, but he didn’t listen, and his hand was _____________
_____________.
13. He realized he was lost, so he _____________ his car _____________ and looked at a
map.
14. My son asked me for a motorcycle for his birthday, but I told him no, so he’s trying to
_____________ me _____________ by asking me again and again and again.
15. I gave my job application to the human resources director, and he said he’d
_____________ it _____________ and give me a call.
16. Do you have any glue? One of the arms has ___________ ___________ this ceramic
doll.
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