Tiếp theo phần 2 nhé

Từ điển cụm động từ trong tiếng Anh (Part 2)


Tiếp theo phần 2 nhé

N
1
name * after +
name a child using another family member's name
I was named after my grandfather.
2
nod off
fall asleep
The movie was so boring that I nodded off before it was finished.
3
nose around +
sneak around
I hate it when my mother noses around my room.
O
1
occur to +
pop into one's mind, come to one's mind
It didn't occur to us that we had left the iron on.
2
open up
share feelings
I'm  glad that John feels comfortable enough around me to open up.
3
out to + verb
try to
She is out to get revenge now that her husband left her for another woman.
P
1
pan out
be successful, turn out well
The trip to Vegas didn't pan out.
2
pass away
die
After battling cancer for several years, he finally passed away at the age of 87.
3
pass * off +
try to convince someone that something is real
He tried to pass the fake watch off as a real Rolex.
4
pass * on +
transmit
Please pass this message on to your co-workers.
5
pass on +
not accept (an invitation to eat or do something)
Jennifer passed on the invitation to join us for dinner.
6
pass on
die
I am afraid Professor Johnson has passed on.
7
pass * out +
distribute
We need to pass out these flyers for the concert tomorrow.
8
pass out
become unconscious
He passed out because the room was too hot.
9
pass * up +
not take advantage (of an opportunity)
I can't believe she passed up the opportunity to study in Rome.
10
pay * back +
repay
If I loan you money, will you pay me back.
11
pay * off +
complete payment on a debt
It took me ten years to pay off my credit card debt.
12
pay * off +
to bribe
Don't try to pay the police officer off if you get pulled over for speeding.
13
pick on +
to tease, bully
She keeps picking on me! Make her stop.
14
pick * out +
choose
Diane picked out a lovely dress for the dance.
15
pick * up +
to lift an object with the hands
Keep your back straight when you lift the TV up.
16
pick * up +
come and get someone in a car
What time are you going to pick me up. 
17
pick * up +
learn something without effort
It's possible to pick up enough English in two weeks to get by on your trip to Los Angeles.
18
pick * up +
try to initiate a relationship with someone (often in a bar)
Some weird guy tried to pick Patricia up at the bar.
19
pick up
grow, increase (inf.)
Business is really picking up this quarter.
20
play * down +
make less important (inf.)
The President played down his affair with the intern.
21
play * up
highlight something (inf.)
She played up her part in the new movie, but it was actually a very small role.
22
play up to +
flatter someone for your personal advantage
She has been playing up to the boss because she wants a promotion.
23
point * out +
indicate
I'd like to point out that figures in column two might be outdated.
24
pull down
earn
He pulls down about $300,000 a year.
25
pull in
park (a vehicle)
Mark pulled in too quickly and crashed into the wall.
26
pull out
depart (a vehicle)
Our train pulls out at 8:00, so don't be late.
27
pull through
barely survive
I didn't think she was going to make it, but she pulled through in the end.
28
put * across +
communicate (an idea or suggestion) clearly so that it is understood
I thought Ms. Smith put her ideas across rather clearly in the meeting.
29
put * away +
return to the proper place of storage
I told you kids to put your toys away.
30
put * down +
insult, say bad things about
She always puts down people who don't share her opinions.
31
put in +
officially submit a request (in the armed forces or public services)
He put in for a transfer to the division in Los Angeles.
32
put * off +
postpone
Don't put off your work - do it now!
33
put * on +
wear
Make sure you put on a sweater before you go outside.
34
put * on +
deceive
I didn't believe a thing he said. I think he was putting me on.
35
put * out +
extinguish (a fire)
Don't use water to put out a grease fire.
36
put * out +
inconvenience someone
I don't want to put you out, but could you pick me up at the airport.
37
put out +
spend (usually used with unreasonably large sums of money)
I can't put out that much money each month.
38
put * up
have a guest stay in your house for a short time
Can you put me up while I'm in town.
39
put up with +
tolerate
Sandy will not put up with smoking in her house. 
Q
1
quiet * down +
be quiet, or cause to be quiet
The neighbors told us to quiet down last night or they would call the police.
R
1
read up on +
research a topic for a reason
I need to read up on the company before I go on the job interview.
2
ring * up
telephone
Jack rung me up last night at 3:00 in the morning.
3
rule * out +
eliminate
I wouldn't rule out the possibility of moving to another country if I get a good job offer.
4
run across +
find or meet unexpectedly
I ran across some old photos while I was cleaning my house.
5
run against +
compete in an election
Gore ran against Bush in the 2000 elections in the U.S.A.
6
run away
leave home permanently before you are a legal adult
The child ran away because her parents beat her.
7
run away from +
escape from
The child ran away from its parents.
8
run * down
trace
Have you run down those phone numbers I asked for last week?
9
run * down
criticize
My boss runs everyone down.
10
run * down
hit with a car
My dog was run down by a bus.
11
run down
loose power, be very tired
You need to wind your watch so it doesn't run down.
12
run for +
campaign for a government position
Gore is running for president of the U.S.A.
13
run into +
meet unexpectedly
I ran into my English teacher at the movies last night. She's so nice!
14
run * off +
make leave
The new government is trying to run the drug traffickers off.
15
run * off
reproduce (photocopies)
Would you mind running off 10 copies of this document for me?
16
run off
leave quickly
Why did you run off after the party?
17
run off
waste water
You shouldn't swim where the sewage runs off into the ocean.
18
run out of +
not have any more of something
We ran out of milk this morning, so we need to go to the store.
S
1
save * up +
accumulate (money)
I hope I will be able to save up enough money to go to school.
2
see about +
arrange or consider something
My dad said he was going to see about buying me a car.
3
see * off 
say good-bye to someone at the beginning of their trip (at the airport, train station)
Did you see your sister off at the train station?
4
see to + 
make sure something happens, arrange
I'll see to it that Mr. Ramirez gets your message.
5
see * through
finish something despite difficulties
Are you going to be able to see your studies through now that you have a baby?
6
sell * out
tell on someone
My partner in crime sold me out for a reduced jail sentence.
7
send for
yêu cầu , mời gọi
Send for a doctor, quickly!
8
set * up 
arrange a relationship
My mom set me up with her friend's son.
9
set * up
falsely incriminate a person
I don't think he killed those men. Somebody set him up.
10
set up +
arrange (an appointment, a meeting,etc.)
I set up an appointment with my doctor at 3:30 this afternoon.
11
set out/ off
khởi hành
They set out on the last stage of their journey.
12
settle on +
make a decision after a period of time
I settled on the job at the oil company.
13
Settle down
an cư lập nghiệp
When are you going to get married and settle down?
14
settle up
pay one's debts
We need to settle up before you move.
15
show * off +
show to everybody with a lot of pride
He always shows off his new things.
16
show off
boast, draw attention to oneself
Young boys show off in order to impress girls.
17
show * up
make someone seem inferior
He's always trying to show up his co-workers in order to get ahead.
18
show up
arrive without previous notice
I hadn't seen my cousin for years, and all of a sudden, he showed up at my workplace yesterday!
19
shut * off
stop from functioning
If you don't pay your electric bill, your power is going to get shut off.
20
shut * up
make quiet
Would someone shut him up! He's talking so loudly that we're going to get in trouble.
21
sit in for
làm thay ai khi bị ốm

22
slow * down +
make move more slowly
Because Mary's level in English is lower than the rest of the students, she slows the class down.
23
slow * up +
make move more slowly
Because Mary's level in English is lower than the rest of the students, she slows the class up.
24
spell * out +
to explain something in a detailed way so that the meaning is clearly understood
He's so stupid that you have to spell everything our for him.
25
stand by
wait 
I need you to stand by and answer the phone when my broker calls.
26
stand for +
represent
SCUBA stands for "self contained underwater breathing apparatus."
27
stand for +
tolerate
I won't stand for people criticizing me.
28
stand out
be very noticeable
Soledad is so beautiful! She really stands out in a crowd.
29
stand * up
not arrive to a date or an appointment (inf.)
I arranged to meet Joe at the library at 8:00, but he stood me up. I hope he has a good excuse.
30
stand up for +
defend (something one believes in)
Every individual must stand up for what they believe in.
31
stand up to +
defend oneself against someone or something
I think you should stand up to your older brother and tell him to stop pushing you around.
32
stay over
spend the night at a person's house
It takes you so long to take the bus home, so why don't you just stay over?
33
stick it to +
severely criticize a person (inf.)
My boss really stuck it to me when I arrived late to work for the third time this week.
34
stick to +
persevere, keep trying
Even though English is a hard language to master, you must stick to it!
35
stick up for +
defend oneself or opinions
Joseph joined the army because he believes he must stick up for his country.
T
1
take after +
resemble a parent or relative
I take after my father. Who do you take after?
2
take * away +
remove, seize or capture
The soldiers took the captives away.
3
take * back +
retract something you said
I demand that you take back what you said.
4
take * back +
return an item to a store
The dress my grandmother bought for me didn't fit, so I took it back and exchanged it for a pair of pants.
5
take * down +
write down what is said
Would you mind taking down my messages while I am on vacation?
6
take * down +
remove (from a high place)
The city government made the shop take down their bright, neon sign.
7
take * for
consider, view as
Do you take me for an idiot?
8
take * in +
learning
Are you taking in all of these phrasal verbs?
9
take * in +
deceive a person
He was taken in by the con artist.
10
take * in +
make smaller when sewing
I lost weight, so I need to take some of my skirts to the tailor to have them taken in.
11
take * off
when a plane or rocket leaves the ground
My stomach felt funny when the plane took off.
12
take * off +
remove
In many cultures, it is appropriate to take off your shoes when entering a house.
13
take * off +
leave work or school for a period of time
I was sick last week, so I took a few days off of work.
14
take off
leave
We took off after dinner.
15
take on +
accept (responsibilities, work)
She has taken on too much responsibility in this project.
16
take on
tuyển thêm , lấy thêm người
She was taken on as a trainee.
17
take * over +
take control of
Who is going to take over the family business when Aretha's father dies?
18
take over
take control of
If the President is assassinated, the Vice-president will take over.
19
take * out +
accompany a person on a date (for dinner, the movies)
I can't meet you tonight because I am taking Fernanda out to dinner.
20
take * up +
begin a new hobby
Have you taken up any new hobbies since you moved here?
21
take * up +
discuss (at a later date)
We should take this issue up in the meeting tomorrow.
22
take * up +
shorten a garment when sewing
This dress is too long, I am going to take it up.
23
take up +
occupy space
This couch takes up too much space in the living room.
24
talk back
respond in an impolite way to an adult
Don't talk back!
25
talk back to +
respond in an impolite way to an adult
Children should not talk back to their parents.
26
talk into
thuyết phục
I didn't want to move abroad but Bill talked me into it.
27
talk * over +
discuss
I hope my parents talk their relationship problems over before they get divorced.
28
tear * down +
destroy
The county decided to tear down the dilapidated school and build a new one.
29
tear * up +
tear or rip into small pieces
I always tear up my personal papers before I throw them out.
30
tell * off +
criticize a person severely, reprimand (inf.)
Carolina told me off when she found out I was gossiping about her date with Martin.
31
tell on +
report a crime to the police or bad behavior to a parent 
Every time I did something wrong when I was a child, my sister would tell on me.
32
think * over +
consider
Think over the offer before you sign the contract.
33
think * through + 
consider carefully
You need to think this through carefully before you make a decision.
34
think * up +
create or invent a false story
I need to think up an excuse for not going to her party.
35
throw * away +
discard
Don't throw away those bottles; we can recycle them.
36
throw * out +
discard
I asked him not to throw out the Sunday newspaper because I wanted to save an article.
37
throw * out +
remove by force from (a room, school, a house, etc.)
Mary threw out her roommate because she stopped paying rent.
38
throw up
vomit
If you drink too much alcohol, you might throw up.
39
tie in (with something)
to match or agree with something
This evidence ties in closely with what we already know.
40
tie in (with something) | tie something * in (with something)
to link something or be linked to something; to happen, or arrange for something to happen, at the same time as something else
The concert will tie in with the festival of dance taking place the same weekend.
41
tie * up +
tie securely
When we dock, make sure you tie the boat up.
42
tie down
ràng buộc
Kids tie you down, don't they?
43
tire * out
cause someone to be very tired
Speaking English all day tires me out.
44
touch on +
talk about for a short time
The presidential candidates touched on the subject of health care during the debates.
45
touch * up
make the final improvements
We didn't paint the whole kitchen, we just touched up the cabinets.
46
try * on +
put on to make sure a piece of clothing fits
Try on the pants before you buy them.
47
try * out
test
Try out this massage chair - it feels great!
48
turn * away
refuse to deal with or give service
They turned us away at the border because we didn't have visas.
49
turn * around
change or reverse direction
Turn the car around and go back home.
50
turn * down +
refuse an offer; reject an application
She turned down the new job in New York, because she didn't want to move.
51
turn * down +
lower the volume or intensity of a TV, radio, or other machine
I'm studying! Please turn down the TV.
52
turn * in
submit
You need to turn your essays in next week.
53
turn in
go to bed (inf.)
It's getting late. I think it is about time to turn in.
54
turn into + 
become something different, transform
When she kissed the frog, it turned into a handsome prince.
55
turn * off +
stop the function of (a stove, a water faucet, a car, etc.)
Don't forget to turn off the iron before you leave the house.
56
turn on +
attack unexpectedly
The pit bull suddenly turned on the small child.
57
turn * on
cause to be excited sexually 
Scientists have discovered that the smell of cinnamon turns many people on.
58
turn * on +
start the function of a TV, a radio, a machine
Turn on the TV. The baseball game starts in a few minutes.
59
turn * out
produce 
The weavers can turn out two or three rugs a month.
60
turn * out
switch off a light
Turn out the light before you go to bed.
61
turn out
audience members to a function
Over 100,000 people turned out for the concert.
62
turn out
end up being
She turned out to be the murderer after all.
63
turn * over
give to authorities (said of evidence or stolen / lost property)
They turned the wallet over to the police.
64
turn * up +
increase the volume or intensity of a TV, radio, or other machine
Turn up the TV. I can't hear what they're saying.
65
turn up
find unexpectedly
My keys turned up in the bedroom.
U
1
use * up
use all of something
I used up all of the soap, so we need to buy some more.
2
urge * on
thuyết phục ai làm gì
She could hear him urging her on as she ran past.
V
1
veer away from +
stay away from, avoid
I veer away from the same old summer blockbuster films.
W
1
wait on +
serve, service (a table)
Each waitress waits on three different tables in the restaurant.
2
wait up
not sleep because you are waiting for something or someone
Don't wait up.
3
wait up for +
not sleep because you are waiting for someone or something
Let's wait up for Mary to see how her date went.
4
wake * up +
awaken someone
The car alarm woke me up at 6:00 in the morning.
5
wake up
awaken
Wake up. It's time to get ready for work.
6
wash up
clean oneself
Make sure you wash up before dinner.
7
wash * up +
clean
If we work together, we can wash the kitchen up in a few minutes.
8
watch out
be careful
Watch out - there's a rattlesnake!
9
watch out for +
be careful of
Watch out for snakes while you are hiking in the desert.
10
wear off
disappear after a period of time
The affects of the medicine will wear off after a few hours.
11
wear * out
use until something is not useable anymore
If you wear the same shoes everyday, you'll wear them out.
12
wear * out
cause to be very tired
Her three kids wore me out.
13
wind up +
finish (inf.)
If he doesn't get his act together, he is going to wind up in jail.
14
wind * up +
tighten the spring of a watch or similar machine
He wound up the toy dog and set it on the floor.
15
wind * up +
cause an animal or a child to behave wildly
The kids always get wound up when Uncle Henry comes over.
16
wipe * out +
massacre or destroy
The tidal wave wiped out the small fishing village.
17
wipe * out 
cause to be very tired
After surfing all day, I was completely wiped out.
18
work * out +
solve
I hope you two can work out your problems.
19
work out
exercise
I work out three times a week at the fitness center.
20
work out
be successful
I am glad your new catering business is working out.
21
work off
loại bỏ
She worked off her anger by going for a walk.
22
work up
làm rơi trạng thái vui, buồn, tức giận…
What are you so worked up about?
23
write * down +
record
Write down the directions so you don't forget them.
24
write * out +
write down every word or letter
He wrote out the lyrics so I could understand what the singer was saying.
25
write * up +
prepare a report
He wrote up a business proposal in order to get a loan.
Y
1
yak on
to continue talking in an annoying way ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
He just yakked on and on and on.
2
yak on about +
to continue talking in an annoying way about something ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
She just yakked on and on about her husband's new job.
3
yammer on
to talk in an annoying way or complain ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
They yammered on and on and on.
4
yammer on about +
to talk in an annoying way about something or complain about ("on" can be repeated for emphasis)
He just yammered on and on about how horrible the waiter was.
Z
1
zero in on +
discover, pinpoint
I think I have zeroed in on what has been causing the problem.
2
zip around +
move quickly from place to place
I zipped around town after work today.
3
zone out
stop paying attention
He zoned out during class.
4
zonk out
fall asleep
Jill was so exhausted after taking the TOEFL test that she zonked out before dinner.
5
zoom in
focus
You need a telephoto lens to zoom in.
6
zoom in on +
focus on something, pinpoint
She zoomed in on his face while taking the picture.

LUYỆN TẬP
Bài 1
I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. Brian asked Judy________ to dinner and a movie.
A. out B. on C. for D. of
2. My wife backed me _______ over my decision to quit my job.
A. down B. up C. of D. for
3. The racing car _______ after it crashed into the fence.
A. blew out B. blew over C. blew up D. blew down
4. Our car ________ at the side of the highway in the snowstorm.
A. broke into B. broke away C. broke in D. broke down
5. Mike _________ Alaska, so he's used to cold weather.
A. comes over B. comes in C. comes across D. comes from
6. Jane had a difficult childhood. She _______ a broken home.
A. came from B. came over C. came in D. came up with
7. The woman _______ when the police told her that her son had died.
A. broke down B. broke away C. broke in D. broke into
8. Our teacher broke the final project _______ into three separate parts.
A. in B. into C. away D. down
9. Somebody _______ last night and stole our stereo.
A. broke off B. broke in C. broke out D. broke up
10. The firemen had to break _______ the room to rescue the children.
A. off B. up C. out D. into
11. The bomb_______ when he rang the bell.
A. went over B. went on C. went out D. went off
12. No one really believed it when the news came through that the "Titanic" had _______ on her
maiden voyage.
A. gone over B. gone on C. gone down D. gone off
13. Does this jacket_______ my trousers?
A. go with B. go through with C. go ahead D. go off
14. He _______ about his new car all the time.
A. goes over B. goes on C. goes out D. goes off
15. Do you think you could _______ this work with me some time, Peter?
A. go over B. go on C. go out D. go off
16. We have permission to_______ with the plan.
A. go ahead B. go over C. go on D. go off
17. I know you find the course boring, Pauline, but since you've started it, you might as well _____ it.
A. go with B. go through with C. go ahead D. go off
18. The building of the new bridge will_______ as planned.
A. go up B. put up C. go out D. go ahead
19. I see the price of bread has _______ again.
A. gone up B. put up C. gone out D. fallen out
20. He was caught shop - lifting but since this was his first offence he was_______ with a warning.

Bài 2
1. She _______ her father; everyone says how alike they are!
A. takes after B. takes off C. falls out D. lets off
2. There was a power cut and all the lights _______. A. went up B. put up C. went out D. went ahead
3. You look upset, Sven. Have you and Niger _______ again?
A. gone out B. gone grey C. fallen out D. let off
4. Paul, do you think you could ____ me ____ for the night? It's a bit too late to go home now.
A. let me off B. go me out C. fall me out D. put me up
5. Children made their hair_______.
A. go out B. go grey C. fall out D. let off
6. The doctor asked me to _______ my shirt.
A. put off B. take off C. take out D. put out
7. Shall we go somewhere _______ a drink?
A. for B. from C. to D. of
8. Everyone can _______ in this school activity.
A. take off B. take on C. take part D. take
9. Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _______?
A. turn on B. turn off C. go on D. look after
10. Who will ________ the children while you go out to work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look at
11. Please ________ the light, it’s getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into
12. The nurse has to _________ at the midnight. {take (sth) over: take control of or responsibility for}
A. take care B. take on C. take over C. take off
13. There is an inflation. The prices __________. A. are going on B. are going down C. are going over D. are going up
14. Remember to _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take care B. take on C. take over C. take off
15. You can __________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at
16. It’s cold outside. __________ your coat.
A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into
17. Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. calls B. arrives C. reports D. prepares
18.Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. {put off: postpone: delay}
A. do B. let C. delay D. leave
19. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother.
A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over
20. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. went on B. went out C. went off D. went away

Bài 3
1. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of
2. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get _______ his boss.
A. up to B. on for C. on well with D. in with
3. Why do they ______ talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by
4. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed
5. The government hopes to _________ its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on
6. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to _____ the gas supply to the flat.
A. cut down B. cut out C. cut off D. cut up
7. Look out! There’s a car coming!
A. The car is behind you, so you should run.
B. Don’t go away because the car is coming.
C. Hurry up or you will be late for the car.
D. You should be careful because the car is coming.
8. I was born in Scotland but I ________ in Northern Ireland.
A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. rose
9. How do you start the computer?
A. How does the computer turn on? B. How do you turn on the computer?
C. How do you turn the computer on? D. Both B and C are correct
10. I/ not accept/ offer/ turn down/
A. I couldn’t accept his offer to avoid turning down him.
B. I couldn’t accept his offer because he was turned down.
C. I couldn’t accept his offer, so I turned it down.
D. I couldn’t accept his offer whether I was turned down.
11. Both Ann and her sister look like her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
12. I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.
A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy
13. She got angry when they started to………. her private life.
A. ask for B. enquire after C. ask about D. enquire with
14. She ran in a marathon last week but………. after ten kilometers. {withdraw}
A. dropped out B. closed down C. broke up D. made up
15. Gertrude takes……….her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair too.
A. in B. up C. after D. down
16. It took him a long time to ………. the death of his wife.
A. take away B. get over C. take off D. get through
17. There were so many kinds of cameras………., and I didn't know which to buy.
A. to choose B. choosing from
C. chosen D. to choose from
18. Billy hasn't been working; he won't………. his examinations.
A. get off B. get through C. keep up D. keep off
19. They arrived………. the airport………. good time for the plane.
A. in - on B. to - in C. at - in D. to - for
20. Did Mr. Tan………. the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital?
A. take away B. take over C. take up D. take off

Bài 4
1. Paula applied for the post but she was……….. A. turned down B. checked out C. kept under D. pushed ahead
2. If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to………. more staff.
A. give up B. add in C. gain on D. take on
3. Why do they………. talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. side with C. take after D. work off
4. In addition to Mr. Thomas and Miss White, the principal………. attend the school party.
A. is likely B. is going to C. are likely D. are going to
5. We were too tired to wash ________ after the meal.
A. over B. out C. up D. on

Bài 6
1. Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _______?
A. turn on B. turn off C. go on D. look after
2. Who will ________ the children while you go out to work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look at
3. Please ________ the light, it’s getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into
4. The nurse has to _________ at the midnight.
A. take care B. take on C. take over D. take off
5. There is an inflation. The prices __________. A. are going on B. are going down C. are going over D. are going up
6. Remember to _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take care B. take on C. take over D. take off
7. You can __________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at
8. It’s cold outside. __________ your coat.
A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into
9. Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. calls B. arrives C. reports D. prepares
10. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. do B. let C. delay D. Leave
11. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother.
A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over
12. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. went on B. went out C. went off D. went away
13. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of
14. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get _______ his boss.
A. up to B. on for C. on well with D. in with
15. Why do they ______ talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by
16. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. Enjoyed
17. The government hopes to _________ its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on
18. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to _____ the gas supply to
the flat.
A. cut down B. cut out C. cut off D. cut up
19. “Please _______ the radio, I can’t concentrate on my work” A. turn off B. turn up C. turn on D. turn into
20. Look out! There’s a car coming!
A. The car is behind you, so you should run.
B. Don’t go away because the car is coming.
C. Hurry up or you will be late for the car.
D. You should be careful because the car is coming.
21. I was born in Scotland but I ________ in Northern Ireland.
A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. Rose
22. How do you start the computer?
A. How does the computer turn on? B. How do you turn on the computer?
C. How do you turn the computer on? D. Both B and C are correct
23. I/ not accept/ offer/ turn down/
A. I couldn’t accept his offer to avoid turning down him.
B. I couldn’t accept his offer because he was turned down.
C. I couldn’t accept his offer, so I turned it down.
D. I couldn’t accept his offer whether I was turned down.
24. Both Ann and her sister look like her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
25. I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.
A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy
Bài 6
1. It was the third time in six months that the bank had been held _____ .
A. over B. down                               C. up      D. out
2. I always run _____ of money before the end of the month.
A. out    B. back  C. up      D. down
3. It's taking me longer to get _____ the operation than I thought.
A. through          B. by      C. up from           D. over
4. I've just spent two weeks looking _____an aunt of mine who's been ill.
A. at       B. for     C. out for             D. after
5. I've always got _____ well with old people.
A. off     B. on      C. in       D. through
6. It's very cold in here. Do you mind if I turn _________ the heating?
A. down                               B. away C. off     D. on
7. They've _____ a new tower where that old building used to be.
A. put up             B. put down       C. pushed up     D. pushed down
8. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he ________ up.
A. came                B. grew C. brought           D. settled
9. The bus only stops here to ________ passengers.
A. alight                B. get on              C. get off             D. pick up
10. If anything urgent comes _____, you can contact me at this number.
A. across              B. by      C. up      D. round
11. Your daughter's just started work, hasn't she? How's she getting _____?
A. by      B. on      C. out    D. in
12. We had to turn _______ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous engagement.
A. over B. out    C. up      D. down
13. While driving to work, we ran out____ gas.
A. up     B. of       C. in       D. to
14. He died ____  heart disease.
A. from B. because          C. of       D. in
15. The elevator is not running today. It is ________  order.
A. to      B. out    C. out of               D. in
16. I explained ____       him what it meant.
A. to      B. about               C. over                  D. from
17. Pasteur devoted all his life _______ science.
A. for     B. in       C. on      D. to
18. House cats are distantly related ___ lions and tigers.
A. in       B. to       C. of       D. about
19. Is this type of soil suitable ___ growing tomatoes ?
A. for     B. about               C. in       D. at
20. Were you aware _____  the regulations against smoking in this area ?
A. in       B. with  C. of       D. about
21. One meter is approximately equal _____  a yard.
A. about               B. on      C. to       D. with
22. Jane doesn't spend much money _____ clothes.
A. over B. about               C. at       D. on
23. She always takes good care _____ her children.
A. for     B. in       C. of       D. with
24. William insists _____  getting up early, even on weekends.
A. on     B. to       C. toward            D. for
25. What does this symbol refer_____  ?
A. on     B. to       C. for     D. toward
26. The accident resulted _____ several minor injuries.
A. on     B. in       C. of       D. at
27. Congratulations _____ your success!
A. to      B. on      C. in       D. up
28. Mrs. Liz was accused _____ having stolen the car.
A. of      B. with  C. in       D. upon
29. We are here to provide you _____ the best service possible.
A. of      B. with  C. to       D. for
30. He has been absent _____ school very often lately.
A. from B. on      C. in       D. with
31. Vehicles also account _____  air pollution in the cities.
A. on     B. at       C. for     D. in
32. Last night I was invited _____  a formal get-together and I enjoyed myself a great deal.
A. to      B. at       C. for     D. about
33. The police blamed the mother_____ neglecting her child.
A. to      B. for     C. with  D. of
34. They prevented me _____  talking to that woman . 
A. from B. on      C. with  D. at
35. Take the number 7 bus and get __________ at Forest Road.
A. up     B. down                               C. off     D. outside
36. If you want to join this club, you must__________ this application form.
A. make up         B. write down    C. do up               D. fill in
37. The water company will have to_______ off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried ___________.
A. take/in            B. cut/out            C. set/up             D. break/to
38. He wanted to______ off all his work before he came to the cinema with us.
A. finish                B. stop  C. end   D. put
39. They were 30 minutes later  because their car _______ down.
A. got    B. put    C. cut     D. broke
40. That problem is _______ them. We can’t  make _______ our mind yet.
A. out off/on     B. up to/up         C. away from/for             D. on for/off

Bài 7 Complete each sentence with one suitable word.
1. Jess asked if she could help me wash ___ the dirty dishes.
2.I need a dictionary, so I can _____ up this word.
3.If I were you’d _____ off early because Edinburgh is a long way.
4.Our meeting tomorrow has been _____ off, I’m afraid.
5.I’m not sure about the size of this coat, so can I _____ it on?

Bài 8: Complete each sentence with one suitable words from the box.
across       against          in       into    on      round            to       up      with         for
1.       I’ll send someone to call for the parcel on Thursday.
2.       You’ll have to work hard to keep _____ with the rest of the class.
3.       Jean didn’t expect to come up _____ such difficulties.
4.       It’s not fair. You’re always picking _____ me.
5.       Terry sang the first verse and then everyone joined _____
6.       I came _____ one of your novels in a second-hand bookshop.
7.       I’m not interested in buying anything. I’m just looking _____
8.       Don’t you think the manager should deal _____ this problem?
9.       George came _____ a lot of money when his uncle died.
10.   You look very guilty! What have you been getting up _____?
11.   Underline the correct preposition in each sentence.
12.   Can you explain that again? I don’t know what you’re getting by/with/at?
13.   He’s a very strict teacher. He doesn’t stand for/up/with any bad behaviour in class.
14.   I enjoyed London, but it didn’t really live up to/with/for my expectations.
15.   I smoke 20 cigarettes a day, buy I’m trying to cut off/through/down.
16.   I think she has got over/by/down the break-up with her boyfriend

Bài 9: Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase.
1. Brian _____ at our dinner party wearing a pink bow tie.
a. wore out            b. showed off             c. turned up                d. tried out
2.You don’t have to decide now, you can _____
a. put it aside          b. call it off               c. tear it up                 d. think it over
3.Pat was caught by the police, but Martin _____
a.  gave in               b. gave up                   c. got away                 d. held up
4.After the quarrel, we kissed and _____
a.  cleared up           b. looked up                c. made up               d. put up
5.Why exactly did war _____ between the two countries?
a.  break out           b. set in                         c. go off                     d. call off

Bài 10. Choose the correct answer.
1. Tom was slow to catch _____ but gradually he began to understand.
A. in                            B. on                       C. away                   D. out
2. I haven’t time to speak to him now, you’ll have to put him _____
 A. off                         B. back                   C. aside                     D. away
3. You know I’ll always stand _____ you if you are in trouble.
A. for                       B. up                        C. by                          D. with
4. I disapprove _____ people smoking in public places.
A. on                        B. at                        C. with                         D. of
5.She found it hard to _____ up to the fact that she would never be famous.
A. come                    B. face                     C. get                           D. keep

Bài 11. Complete each sentence with the most appropriate phrase from the box.
go on            put off          wear out       see to           stand out
set out          run into         sell out         take off         think over
1.       The plane _____ at 9 o’clock, 3 hours late.
2.       The bus stopped suddenly and the car _____ the back of it.
3.       It was raining so heavily that they _____ the match until next week.
4.       It was an offer he _____ very carefully before he made his decision.
5.       The lights _____ and we couldn’t see anything.

Đáp án
Bài 1
1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
D
6
A
7
A
8
B
9
B
10
D
11
D
12
C
13
A
14
B
15
A
16
A
17
B
18
D
19
A
20
D
Bài 2
1
A
2
C
3
C
4
D
5
B
6
B
7
A
8
C
9
C
10
C
11
A
12
C
13
D
14
C
15
C
16
A
17
B
18
C
19
D
20
C
Bài 3
1
D
2
C
3
A
4
C
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
A
9
D
10
C
11
A
12
B
13
C
14
A
15
C
16
B
17
D
18
B
19
C
20
B
BÀI 4
1
A
2
D
3
A
4
B
5

Bài 5
1
C
2
C
3
A
4
C
5
D
6
D
7
C
8
A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
C
13
D
14
C
15
A
16
C
17
B
18
C
19
A
20
D
21
A
22
D
23
C
24
A
25
B

Bài 6:
1
C
2
A
3
D
4
D
5
B
6
D
7
A
8
B
9
D
10
C
11
B
12
D
13
B
14
C
15
C
16
A
17
D
18
B
19
A
20
C
21
C
22
D
23
C
24
A
25
B
26
B
27
B
28
A
29
B
30
A
31
A
32
A
33
B
34
A
35
C
36
D
37
B
38
D
39
D
40
B
Bài 7
1. Wash                                 2. Look                                       3. Set
4. Called                                  5.try
Bài 8
1. for                                        2.up                                           3. against
4. on                                        5.in                                            6.across
7.round                                    8.with                                        9.into
10. to
Bài 9
1.at                                          2.for                                          3.to
4. down                                   5.over
bài 10
1. C                                         2.D                                            3.C
4.C                                          5.A                                            6.B
7.D                                          8.C
Bài 11
1. B                                          2.A                                            3.C
4.D                                          5.B
Bài 12
1. Took off                              2.Ran into                                 3.Put off
4.Thought over                        5. Went out

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