II. FIXED EXPRESSIONS/ COLLOCATION/ IDIOMS EXERCISE Complete each of the following sentences with a phrase from the box – for good – out of con

II. FIXED EXPRESSIONS/ COLLOCATION/ IDIOMS
EXERCISE Complete each of the following sentences with a phrase from the box
– for good – out of control – out of this world – out of the question – out of stock
– out of the ordinary – out of shape -out of order – out of reach – out of work
– off the beaten track – on duty – for fear that – for the sake of
1. She gave up smoking …………………………….. her own health.
2. Scientists objects to the construction of a new resort on the bay …………………………….. it will undermine efforts to save its biodiversity.
3. The injury may keep him out of football ………………………………
4. “Would you like to go for a drink?” – “No, not while I’m …………………………….. .”
5. We’d like to get …………………………….. when we go on holiday.
6. There has been some violence after the match, and everything seems to get ………………………
7. Alcoholic liquids should be kept ……………………………..of children.
8. Too many people were …………………………….., and the economy got into trouble.
9. The lift was …………………………….. so she took the stairs instead.
10. The music in the show was fantastic and the costumes were ………………………………
11. I’m sorry. Those items are …………………………….., but a new supply will be dilivered on Thursday
12. Some of these families are so poor that Christmas presents are …………………………………
13. The man can’t have been the suspect. His behaviour was nothing ………………………………
14. I haven’t had any exercise for weeks, and I’m really …………………
III. PHRASAL VERBS
EXERCISE 1: Complete each of the following sentences with a phasal verb from the box
– come up to – come out – came to – came up against
– came in for – coming along – come into – came down with
– came across – comes up with – coming on
1. Her English is …………………………….. very well. She can join in our conversations now.
2. She …………………………….. some old letters and postcards while clearing out her closets.
3. She …………………………….. the flu and had to stay home for a week.
4. She’s a wealthy woman and her children will ………………………….a fortune when she dies.
5. The president …………………………….. a lot of criticism in the media.
6. Maria’s studying hard and her English is …………………………….. very well.
7. I can’t wait for The Rolling Stone’s new album to …………………………….. .
8. She …………………………….. some tough challenges in her new job.
9. His work doesn’t …………………………….. the standard we require.
10. She always …………………………….. new ideas for their advertising campaigns.
11. The patient wasn’t sure where he was when he …………………………….. in the emergency room.
EXERCISE 2: Complete each of the following sentences with a phasal verb from the box
-clung to – care for – catch on – chop down
-cheer her up – caught on – clear it up – called off
1. Yesterday’s game was …………………………….. because of the rain.
2. He went back home to ………………………….his mum while she recovered from her illness.
3. The new hairstyle didn’t …………………………….. at first, but it’s popular now.
4. At first I didn’t understand, but after a while I …………………………….. .
5. Jenny looks a bit sad. Do you think a movie would …………………………….. ?
6. We should get our gardener to …………………………….. that dead tree.
7. If you make a mess in the kitchen, please …………………………….. .
8. Long after his wife left him, he still …………………………….. the idea that she loved him and would eventually come back.