№2 Phrasal Verbs

Did you know you should use phrasal verbs in your IELTS speaking answers if you want to get a higher band score for Lexical Resource? Let's test your knowledge of the most frequently used phrasal verbs now. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences.

  1. We had planned a family vacation to Europe, but unfortunately, a conflict ___ in the region, so we had to cancel our trip.

  2. We're unsure how many visitors will ____ for the event, so we're concerned about having sufficient food and drinks.

  3. I couldn't ___ the noise any longer, so I called the police.

  4. It was challenging, but after a few attempts, I ___ how to use the new software

  5. I didn't want to move abroad, but this ___ to be one of the best decisions in my life

  6. Dreaming of independence, I decided to leave my job and ___ my own business

  7. The team decided to ___ the meeting until tomorrow due to unforeseen circumstances even though it was important for everyone to meet today.

  8. She wanted to lose weight, so she decided to ____ on sugary snacks and desserts.

  9. After many arguments, the couple decided to ____ because they couldn't resolve their differences, and they thought it was best for each of them to go their separate ways.

  10. After weeks of investigation, the detective finally managed to ___ who the mysterious caller was.