Phrasal verb
I. Fill in with the correct preposition:
1) My car is very old and I'm worried it will break ____ on the motorway.
2) I was tidying the attic when I happened to come ____ some old family photos.
3) If you don't know the answer, go to the library to find ____ the truth.
4) He didn't want to go to the party, so he decided to make ____ an excuse.
5) The handle was stuck, and when I gripped it too hard, I pulled it ____.
6) Don’t throw ____ that box; we can use it for storage.
7) Please turn ____ the computer when you are finished using it.
8) It’s getting dark; can you turn ____ the lamp?
9) Hurry up and get ____ the car so we can drive to the airport.
10) We need to get ____ the bus at the stop in front of the museum.
11) Don't forget to check your seat number before you get ____ the train.
12) Watch your head as you get ____ the taxi.
13) I’m tired of this city; I just want to go ____ for a weekend.
14) I forgot my passport, so I have to go ____to the house to get it.
15) We should set ____ at 6:00 AM to avoid the morning traffic.
16) The plane is scheduled to take ____ from runway five at noon.
17) If you make an error in pen, just cross ____ the word with a single line.
18) I didn't know what that word meant, so I had to look it ____ in a dictionary.
19) I'd like to point ____ that there are several errors in this report.
20) The teacher asked the student to read ____ the poem to the class.
21) He was so angry with his results that he started to rip ____ the paper.
22) If you make a mistake in pencil, you can just rub it ____.
23) Don't turn ____ the exam paper until the teacher tells you to start.
24) Please write ____ the important dates so you don't forget them.
25) My parents brought me ____ to be polite and hardworking.
26) I don't want to fall ____ my friend over something as silly as money.
27) I really get ____ well with my sister; we are best friends.
28) How long did you go ____ with him before you got engaged?
29) What do you want to be when you grow ____?
30) I’m sorry I missed your performance; I feel like I’ve let you ____.
31) It’s hard to look ____ a pet when you work such long hours.
32) Did you hear that Mark and Sarah decided to split ____?
33) Can you add ____ these numbers and tell me the total?
34) When will you come ____ from your trip to Italy?
35) This sofa is free; I’m going to give it ____ to anyone who wants it.
36) Please hurry ____! We are going to be late for the sale!
37) I’ll lend you the money, but you must pay me ____ by Friday.
38) I need to save ____ for a new pair of shoes.
39) If that dress doesn't fit you, you should take it ____ to the store.
40) It’s time to take ____ the Christmas decorations and put them away.