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Paper 1a
A number of very common verbs (come, get, go, pass, take etc) form new meanings when they are paired with adverb particles, such as at, in, on, up. There are so many of them that students can have problems.  As always, we have to use context to connect meaning and form.
Read these passages and answer the questions about phrasal verbs
1 The rice seems slow today. Isn't it ready yet? The vegetables are all ready. Let me just add a touch more oyster sauce. Don't put all the barbecued pork on the table. I always  _____________________________ some for Ah Fu when
he comes home. If it goes on the table,
it is eaten!
Complete the passage from these alternatives
a) set about - start to do something
b) set against - compare two things
c) set aside - save
d) set back - delay
e) set down - write
2Now here's the routine. We leave home at 7am, get to the market by 7.30, put the stall up, have a quick breakfast - I usually have a bowl of congee from the shop across the way - and then set out our goods so
we are ready for the first customers
at 8am.
Choose the right meaning for 'set out'
a) start
b) encourage to attack
c) explain in writing
d) place in view
e) establish
3 Look at this notice. They are offering extra tuition in economics on Saturday mornings, and it's free. Well, don't look so unhappy. The examinations are coming and you keep on telling me you are worried about economics so here's a chance to do something about it. I will put you ____________________________ now before the list is full.
Complete the passage from these alternatives
a) put around - spread
b) put across - explain
c) put back - replace
d) put by - save
e) put down - enrol
4 If we are going to attract any interest, we need new ideas - has anyone got any to put forward? If not, we might as well cancel this year's event as no one liked what we did last year. Yes, Naomi, you want to say something?
Choose the right meaning for
'put forward'
a) propose
b) discourage
c) upset
d) refuse
e) explain
5 Please, Miss, can't you let me _________________ this once? I know I shouldn't have copied, but I have been so busy with the play that I just forgot to do my homework. I should have been honest and told you. I promise it won't happen again. I have learned my lesson and feel
so stupid.
Complete the passage from these alternatives
a) let down - lower
b) let off - forgive
c) let on - tell a secret
d) let out - release
e) let up - stop
6 There are only a few minutes left, so this is our last chance. Guy, I want you to get the ball and pass it to Ken. Mike, you must keep their captain away from Ken.
Ken, you have got to run down the right where they don't seem to have much defence and score. Don't let me down.
Choose the right meaning for
'let down'
a) forget
b) leave
c) disappoint
d) stop
e) disagree with
7 I used to have a green bicycle just like yours, also with a blue saddle and a small front basket - then it was stolen. Tell me - how did you come __________________________ your bike?
Complete the passage from these alternatives
a) come about - happen
b) come across - meet
c) come apart - break
d) come before - have priority
e) come by - obtain
8 Here's the plan. Fiona calls Rita and asks her to come up to her office. While she's there Tina joins them and asks lots of  questions. While that's happening Winnie quickly puts up the balloons and Edna brings in the cake. Then I'll call Fiona and she'll send Rita back for her surprise party. I hope it all comes off all right.
Choose the right meaning for
'come off'
a) succeed
b) can be cleaned
c) take time
d) cost little
e) begin
Answers: 1. c, 2. d, 3. e, 4. a, 5. b, 6. c, 7. e, 8. a



Coping with phrasal verbs