Multiword Verbs in Professional Contexts

Study the questions and tasks

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Practice level

B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Fill in the blank (dropdown)

How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The audit ___ several inconsistencies in the accounts.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. turned down
   2. turned off
   3. turned up
   4. turned into
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   turned up

   Turn up means discover in this context.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   We need to ___ the proposal before deciding.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. break into
   2. think through
   3. run out of
   4. look after
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   think through

   Think through means consider all implications.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The manager will ___ the issue with the supplier.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. take over
   2. take off
   3. take up
   4. take after
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   take up

   Take up an issue with someone means raise it for discussion.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The team has ___ a plan for the next stage.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. drawn back
   2. drawn in
   3. drawn up
   4. drawn on
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   drawn up

   Draw up a plan means prepare it.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Can you ___ the main points of the report briefly?

   Choices for blank 1

   1. turn away
   2. put off
   3. take over
   4. sum up
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   sum up

   Sum up means summarise.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The agreement ___ clear responsibilities for each party.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. sets back
   2. sets aside
   3. sets off
   4. sets out
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   sets out

   Set out means state or explain clearly.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   We cannot ___ the possibility of further delays.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. rule out
   2. give in
   3. take on
   4. turn up
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   rule out

   Rule out means exclude as impossible.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The project was ___ by a lack of equipment.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. held up
   2. held against
   3. held on to
   4. held out for
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   held up

   Hold up means delay.

9. Question 9 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Our lawyer will ___ the contract before we sign.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. look forward
   2. look over
   3. look up to
   4. look after
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   look over

   Look over means examine.

10. Question 10 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    The supplier has ___ its promise to reduce packaging.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. gone through with
    2. gone over
    3. gone without
    4. gone back on
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    gone back on

    Go back on a promise means fail to keep it.

11. Question 11 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    We must ___ the complaint rather than ignore it.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. give away
    2. turn off
    3. bring about
    4. follow up
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    follow up

    Follow up means take further action on a matter.

12. Question 12 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    The company will stop using the old system. It plans to ___ the old system gradually.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. carry out
    2. phase out
    3. look into
    4. take after
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    phase out

    Phase out means discontinue in stages.

What to review next

Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.