Phrasal verbs: practice II

Hello, 

Here you have another activity related to phrasal verbs appearing in unit 3, culture and identity, and a few ones in unit 2, relationships. 

Complete the following sentences with the corresponding phrasal verb in the right form or tense. 

suck up to – revolve around – point out – get into – fit in – end up – cling on to – take on – keep up – sing along – get on with – bring on – break down – drag down

1. He’s never done this type of work before; I’m not sure how he ___________ with the other people.
2.  My partner didn´t pull his weight and I __________ doing all the work myself.
3. He ____________  the dangers of driving alone when travelling to Madrid from the south of Spain.
4. His present-day life ___________  political issues.
5. Attempts must be made to _________________the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities.
6. In eastern countries, it´s women who frequently ___________ that traditional home-building  role.
7. Good politicians should be able to ______________ conversations with citizens about social issues.
8. Throughout the trial she ____________ the belief that he was innocent.
9. The cultural meeting ______________ all afternoon. 
10. That family love ______________ to the radio. 
11. He was suffering from stress ___________ by overwork.
12. Be quiet and ___________ your work.
13. If the president fails, he ___________ us all ________ with him.
14. At work, Richard used to ___________ the manager. 

Answer key: 

1. will fit in 
2. ended up
3. pointed out
4. revolves around 
5. break down 
6. take on 
7. get into 
8. had clung on to 
9. kept up 
10. singing along 
11. brought on 
12. get on with 
13. will drag…..down 
14. suck up to