English Quiz Solution - 10 Phrasal Verbs referring to Work
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V1 - D5
V2 - D8
V3 - D10
V4 - D1
V5 - D2
V6 - D6
V7 - D9
V8 - D3
V9 - D7
V10 - D4
English Quiz - 10 Phrasal Verbs referring to Work
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Try to match phrasal verbs (V codes) with the correct definitions (D codes) .
Phrasal Verbs
V1. To catch up with (somebody or something)
V2. To get through (something)
V3. To hand (something) in
V4. To Take (something) down
V5. To get down to doing (something)
V6. To keep up with (someone or something)
V7. To go through (something)
V8. To scrape through (something)
V9. To put (something) off
V10. To fall behind with (something)
Definitions
D1. To record in writting what someone is saying
D2. To start work on something
D3. To pass an exam with a very low grade
D4. To be behind with something, not at the expected level
D5. To reach the same standard or position as someone else
D6. To remain at the same standard or position as someone else
D7. To postpone, to decide to do it later
D8. To pass an exam or test
D9. To check that something is correct, to examine something
D10. To give something to somebody
I will post the solution next week.
Modal Verbs and its meanings
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Let’s remember modal verbs and its meanings. We will see diferent uses with different meanings; permission, ability, certainty and possibility.
Permission • What can I do for you?
Ability • He is so good at learning foreigner languages he can perfectly speak Swedish after a 3-month stay in Stockholm.
Certainty • His mother loves him so much he can obtain whatever he wants without even speaking a word.
Permission • Could you please hand me that pair of scissors?
Possibility • There could be the remote possibility that we will wil the game.
Permission • May the children have another slice of cake, please?
Possibility • We may go out and have a dinner after Christmas.
Possibility • He might be the murderer but we don’t have enough evidences.
Permission • Shall I read it aloud? • Will you please be so kind as to close the door?
Certainty • I shall repair it in a flash • The doctors said that the car accident casualties will pick up very soon.
Permission • Should I close the window • Would you please leave these documents on my desk?
Possibility • We should be able to stop working at 5 p.m. today • You would get on very well with him if he’s really the nice person he seems to be.
Permission • May I be able to be forgiven for what I have done?
Possibility • The President may be able to meet the journalists after the conference.
Certainty • He must be arriving in few minutes.
Certainty • I think that you ought to take into consideration this opportunity.
Certainty • I used to work in an Italian fashion company based in Milan.
Ability • I’m used to playing guitar every night not to get out of practice.
Below you can find a summary table with the meanings and verbs
| permission |
ability |
certainty |
possibility |
|
| CAN | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| COULD | Yes | Yes | ||
| MAY | Yes | Yes | ||
| MIGHT | Yes | |||
| SHALL/WILL | Yes | Yes | ||
| SHOULD/WOULD | Yes | Yes | ||
| TO BE ABLE TO | Yes | Yes | ||
| MUST | Yes | |||
| OUGHT TO | Yes | |||
| USED TO | Yes | |||
| TO BE USED TO | Yes |
List of irregular verbs (O to Z)
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Below you will find a list of English irregular verbs from O to Z. You can click on the verb name to see its meaning and also sometimes you will find a [?] for additional information.
Here you have a PDF file with the list.
I hope it is useful.
List of irregular verbs (A to N)
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Below you will find a list of English irregular verbs from A to N. You can click on the verb name to see its meaning and also sometimes you will find a [?] for additional information.
Here you have a PDF file with the list.
I hope it is useful.
