9th Grade Homework April 2nd (Easter Break)
This task will help you practice some phrasal verbs from previous sessions.
Pay attention to the options, more than one answer(s) may apply.
Enjoy your week.
- 1.
What is the closest synonym for chase?
- A.
Be on
- B.
Be after
- C.
Be out
- D.
Be alone
- E.
Be following
Correct Answer
B. Be afterExplanation
The closest synonym for "chase" is "be after". This phrase implies pursuing or following someone or something with the intention of catching or reaching them. It conveys the idea of actively seeking or pursuing a target, similar to the action of chasing.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Complete the sentence with the appropriate phrasal verb.Last night, burglars ____________________ a neighborhood store and stole cash and paintings.
- A.
Break in
- B.
Break into
- C.
Broke in
- D.
Broke out
- E.
Break down
Correct Answer
C. Broke inExplanation
The correct answer is "broke in." This phrasal verb is used to describe the action of entering a building or property illegally, usually with the intention of committing a crime. In this context, the burglars entered the neighborhood store without permission and stole cash and paintings.Rate this question:
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- 3.
She went to the school snack bar to get some candies but they _______________________.
- A.
Be over
- B.
Are over
- C.
Is over
- D.
Were over
- E.
Be are over
Correct Answer
D. Were overExplanation
The correct answer is "were over". This suggests that when she went to the school snack bar, there were no more candies available.Rate this question:
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- 4.
His car __________________ a regular inspection. After our weekend trip it is making some noises.
- A.
Calls for
- B.
Call for
- C.
Called for
- D.
Calling for
- E.
Was called
Correct Answer
A. Calls forExplanation
The correct answer is "calls for". In this context, "calls for" means that the car requires or needs a regular inspection. The phrase "after our weekend trip it is making some noises" indicates that there may be some issues with the car that need to be addressed, making a regular inspection necessary.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The South American Games have ____________________________ excellent profit to most of the nearby stores and restaurants.
- A.
Bring back
- B.
Bring up
- C.
Bring down
- D.
Bring in
- E.
Brought in
Correct Answer
E. Brought inExplanation
The correct answer is "brought in". This phrasal verb means to generate or earn something, in this case, profit. Therefore, the South American Games have brought in excellent profit to most of the nearby stores and restaurants.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Some students who were late for class explained that they were __________________ by the joy they were having during recess.
- A.
Carry on
- B.
Carried away
- C.
Be carried away
- D.
Call out
- E.
Break out
Correct Answer
B. Carried awayExplanation
Some students who were late for class explained that they were "carried away" by the joy they were having during recess. This means that they were so engrossed or caught up in their enjoyment during recess that they lost track of time and ended up being late for class.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Last Friday, he ______________________ a lot of classmates at the Mall.
- A.
Bring forward
- B.
Came around
- C.
Came across
- D.
Was off
- E.
Came into
Correct Answer
C. Came acrossExplanation
The correct answer is "came across." This phrase means to meet or encounter someone unexpectedly. In the given sentence, it implies that on the previous Friday, he unexpectedly met or encountered a lot of classmates at the mall.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The experiment our groups are currently _____________________ will be a huge success.
- A.
Coming up
- B.
Carry on
- C.
Carrying out
- D.
Cut into
- E.
Will come around
Correct Answer
C. Carrying outExplanation
The correct answer is "carrying out" because it implies that the experiment is currently in progress and being conducted by our groups. The phrase "carrying out" suggests that the experiment is being actively performed, indicating that it is likely to be successful.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The student said he did not come to class because he _________________________ with a nasty flu.
- A.
Came down
- B.
Came up
- C.
Did away
- D.
Did
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Came downExplanation
The phrase "came down" is commonly used to describe someone becoming ill with a flu or cold. Therefore, the student is saying that he did not come to class because he became ill with a nasty flu.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Some were afraid the competitions during the first days of the South American games were _____________________ because of rain.
- A.
Call in
- B.
Cut up
- C.
Called off
- D.
Drawn back
- E.
Cut across
Correct Answer
C. Called offExplanation
The correct answer is "called off" because the sentence states that some people were afraid that the competitions would be canceled due to rain. "Called off" means to cancel or postpone an event or activity, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 11.
During our Alcazares cup, assistant coaches use a powerful balm to help the students ________________________ beats and muscle injuries.
- A.
Bring around
- B.
Bring up
- C.
Break up
- D.
Come over
- E.
Cut up
Correct Answer
A. Bring aroundExplanation
The assistant coaches use a powerful balm to bring around the students' beats and muscle injuries. This means that the balm helps the students recover from their injuries and get back into shape.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Mom! I am thirsty, I could ________________________ a chilled soda.Would you get me one from the fridge, please?
- A.
Cut out
- B.
Be up to
- C.
Do up
- D.
Do with
- E.
Did with
Correct Answer
D. Do withExplanation
In this context, "do with" means to want or need something. The speaker is expressing their desire for a chilled soda because they are thirsty. They are asking their mom to get them one from the fridge.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is a synonym for interrupt?
- A.
Cut in
- B.
Cut into
- C.
Cut off
- D.
Break
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cut in
B. Cut into
C. Cut offExplanation
The given answer "cut in, cut into, cut off" is a synonym for the word "interrupt". All of these phrases imply the act of stopping or disrupting something, whether it is a conversation, a process, or a connection. "Cut in" means to interrupt or interject in a conversation or activity. "Cut into" means to interrupt or disrupt the flow or continuity of something. "Cut off" means to abruptly stop or interrupt something. Therefore, all of these phrases can be used interchangeably with the word "interrupt".Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is a synonym for visit?
- A.
Call in
- B.
Call on sb.
- C.
Come over
- D.
Come around
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Call in
B. Call on sb.
C. Come over
D. Come aroundExplanation
The given answer options are all synonyms for the word "visit". "Call in" means to visit someone briefly, "call on sb." means to visit someone, "come over" means to visit someone's place, and "come around" means to visit someone's house or place of residence. Therefore, all of these options are synonyms for "visit".Rate this question:
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