Question

3 Write the phrasal verbs which can replace the underlined
words. Choose from the list below.
give up go up look after
carry on come up with
put off set off use up
1 I need to think of a good excuse for not handing in my
homework.
2 I'm trying to stop eating junk food.
3 After running ten kilometres, she was too tired to continue
4 He left his job so he could take care of his sons.
5 Please don't finish all the milk-I need some for my
breakfast tomorrow.
6 The number of people with smartphones is continuing
to rise.
7 We should delay the meeting because nobody can come
that day.
8 Don't stay up late! We need to leave early tomorrow.

Answer 1

1. Come up with.
2. To give up eating junk food.
3. Carry on.
4. Look after.
5. Use up.
6. Go up.
7. Put off.
8. Set off.