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Fill in the blank in each sentence with one of the following particles: out afteraway downoff upwith overon
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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Just sit _________ and relax - everything will be all right in a minute. 

    Explanation
    The phrase "Just sit down and relax" is a common expression used to encourage someone to take a seat and calm down. In this context, the word "down" is used to indicate that the person should physically sit down in order to relax. By sitting down, the person can create a sense of physical comfort and ease, which can contribute to a feeling of relaxation. Therefore, the word "down" is the correct answer as it completes the phrase and conveys the intended meaning.

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  • 2. 

    Don't leave your coat on the floor - hang it _____.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "up" because it suggests that the coat should be hung on a hook or hanger rather than being left on the floor.

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  • 3. 

    The teacher told the students to put their books _______ and get ready for the test. 

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "down" because when we "put something down," it means to place it in a lower position or on a surface. In this context, the teacher is instructing the students to place their books in a lower position, likely on their desks or tables, in order to prepare for the upcoming test.

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  • 4. 

    She takes _______ her mother - their personalities are the same. 

    Explanation
    The word "after" is used to indicate that the speaker takes after her mother, meaning that she resembles or has similar characteristics to her mother. This suggests that their personalities are the same or very similar.

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  • 5. 

    They turned ______ the TV and finally went to bed. 

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "off." In this sentence, "turned off" means that they switched off the TV. They did this action before going to bed.

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  • 6. 

    This room is a real mess - clean it _____ immediately!

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "up". In this sentence, the word "up" is used as a particle to indicate the direction or action of cleaning. By saying "clean it up immediately", it means to clean the room thoroughly and remove the mess.

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  • 7. 

    We really don't have time to deal ____ that problem right now

    Explanation
    The phrase "deal with" is commonly used to indicate addressing or handling a problem or issue. In this context, the speaker is stating that they do not have the time to address or handle the mentioned problem at the moment. Therefore, the correct answer is "with".

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  • 8. 

    Why don't you throw _____ those old shoes and get some new ones?

    Explanation
    The word "away" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence. The phrase "throw away" means to dispose of something, which makes sense in this context as the speaker is suggesting getting rid of the old shoes. The word "away" also maintains the parallel structure of the sentence, as it follows the verb "throw" and precedes the object "those old shoes."

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  • 9. 

    Remember to fill _____ an application before you go to your job interview. 

    Explanation
    Remember to fill out an application before you go to your job interview.

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  • 10. 

    I've been smoking for 18 years. I need to give _____ cigarettes. 

    Explanation
    The word "up" in this context suggests that the person needs to quit or stop smoking cigarettes.

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  • 11. 

    I'm going to put _____ some music to relax. 

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, the phrase "to put on" is used to mean playing or starting to play music. Therefore, the correct preposition to use is "on" to indicate the action of starting the music.

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  • 12. 

    Every morning, I turn _____ my computer when I get to work. 

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "on". This is because the sentence is referring to the action of turning the computer on, which means to start or activate it.

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  • 13. 

    She finally got _____ that illness, we were worried for a while. 

    Explanation
    The word "over" fits in the blank because it indicates that she has recovered from the illness. It implies that the illness is no longer a concern or a worry.

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