1 she (to ask) any questions? 2 you (to see them running? 3 Alice (to come back) home? 4 they (to notice) anything? 5. When Sandy (to buy) this necklace? 6. How much you (to pay) for water? 7. What you (to find) on the ground? 8. Why you (to cry)
Task 4. Fill in the correct phrasal verb (6 points)
-You look frustrated, what happened?
-Yesterday I was walking in the park and ran into my boyfriend..He was not alone. There was a girl with him. He invited her for a walk because I stood him up the day before.
-Oh, come on. Forget him, he doesn't deserve you.
-No way! I will keep fighting for him no matter what! He is so intelligent..in contrast to me. I can't stand him..
- If I were you, I’d leave him but it’s your choice. As for me, I'm not okay either. I quarreled with my mom. I was listening to music in my room..quite loudly..then she walked in and made me turn it down. Parents always ruin our lives.
Explanation:
1) "ran into" means to encounter someone unexpectedly.
In this context, the person was not expecting to see their boyfriend, but they bumped into him while walking in the park.
2) "stood up" means to fail to meet someone as planned.
The person did not meet their boyfriend when they had planned to do so, which is why he invited another girl to accompany him instead.
3) "keep fighting for" means to continue making efforts or trying hard to achieve or keep something.
The person is determined to continue fighting for their relationship with their boyfriend, regardless of the difficulties they are currently facing.
4) "can't stand" means to strongly dislike or have a strong aversion to someone or something.
The person is expressing their frustration and dislike towards their boyfriend, highlighting the difference in intelligence between them and feeling unable to tolerate him.
5) "walked in" means to enter a place, usually without being invited or expected to do so.
In this context, the person's mother entered their room unexpectedly while they were listening to loud music.
6) "made me turn it down" means to force or persuade someone to reduce the volume or intensity of something.
The person's mother asked them to lower the volume of the music they were listening to.
Overall, the dialogue portrays two individuals expressing their frustrations with their respective situations. The phrasal verbs used help to convey the emotions and actions involved in the story.
1 A: How about going to that new Italian restaurant?
B: Actually, I'd prefer eating in a restaurant and ordering a takeout.
In this conversation, the verb "go" is used to suggest going to a restaurant. We can use the infinitive form "to go" after "about" to express the suggestion. However, in response, the speaker states their preference for eating in a restaurant and ordering a takeout. Here, the verb "eat" is in the -ing form to show a general preference for this activity.
2 A: Would you like me to make some sandwiches for lunch?
B: No. Let's have some soup.
In this conversation, the verb "make" is used to offer assistance in making sandwiches. We can use the infinitive form "to make" after "like" to express the offer. However, the response indicates a preference for having soup instead. The verb "have" is in the -ing form to express the preference for this activity.
3 A: Do you like cooking homemade meals?
B: Yes. Cooking is my favorite hobby.
In this conversation, the verb "cook" is used in two different contexts. In the question, it is used in the -ing form "cooking" to ask about someone's liking for this activity. In the response, the verb "cook" is used in the -ing form "cooking" to explain that cooking is the speaker's favorite hobby.
4 A: Carl is having difficulty grilling the steaks.
B: Oh, I don't mind helping him.
In this conversation, the verb "grill" is used in the -ing form "grilling" to describe Carl's current activity. The verb "help" is used in the infinitive form "to help" to express the willingness to assist Carl.
5 A: I prefer shopping at the fresh food market.
B: Me too. I refuse to go anywhere else.
In this conversation, the verb "shop" is used in the -ing form "shopping" to express the speaker's general preference. In response, the verb "go" is used in the infinitive form "to go" to emphasize the speaker's refusal to go anywhere else.
6 A: Kathy is too young to lay the table.
B: OK, I promise to do it when I finish making the salad.
In this conversation, the verb "lay" is used in the -ing form "laying" to describe Kathy's inability to perform this action. The speaker promises to do it later, using the infinitive form "to do." The verb "finish" is also used in the -ing form "making" to describe the ongoing action of making the salad.
-You look frustrated, what happened?
-Yesterday I was walking in the park and ran into my boyfriend..He was not alone. There was a girl with him. He invited her for a walk because I stood him up the day before.
-Oh, come on. Forget him, he doesn't deserve you.
-No way! I will keep fighting for him no matter what! He is so intelligent..in contrast to me. I can't stand him..
- If I were you, I’d leave him but it’s your choice. As for me, I'm not okay either. I quarreled with my mom. I was listening to music in my room..quite loudly..then she walked in and made me turn it down. Parents always ruin our lives.
Explanation:
1) "ran into" means to encounter someone unexpectedly.
In this context, the person was not expecting to see their boyfriend, but they bumped into him while walking in the park.
2) "stood up" means to fail to meet someone as planned.
The person did not meet their boyfriend when they had planned to do so, which is why he invited another girl to accompany him instead.
3) "keep fighting for" means to continue making efforts or trying hard to achieve or keep something.
The person is determined to continue fighting for their relationship with their boyfriend, regardless of the difficulties they are currently facing.
4) "can't stand" means to strongly dislike or have a strong aversion to someone or something.
The person is expressing their frustration and dislike towards their boyfriend, highlighting the difference in intelligence between them and feeling unable to tolerate him.
5) "walked in" means to enter a place, usually without being invited or expected to do so.
In this context, the person's mother entered their room unexpectedly while they were listening to loud music.
6) "made me turn it down" means to force or persuade someone to reduce the volume or intensity of something.
The person's mother asked them to lower the volume of the music they were listening to.
Overall, the dialogue portrays two individuals expressing their frustrations with their respective situations. The phrasal verbs used help to convey the emotions and actions involved in the story.
B: Actually, I'd prefer eating in a restaurant and ordering a takeout.
In this conversation, the verb "go" is used to suggest going to a restaurant. We can use the infinitive form "to go" after "about" to express the suggestion. However, in response, the speaker states their preference for eating in a restaurant and ordering a takeout. Here, the verb "eat" is in the -ing form to show a general preference for this activity.
2 A: Would you like me to make some sandwiches for lunch?
B: No. Let's have some soup.
In this conversation, the verb "make" is used to offer assistance in making sandwiches. We can use the infinitive form "to make" after "like" to express the offer. However, the response indicates a preference for having soup instead. The verb "have" is in the -ing form to express the preference for this activity.
3 A: Do you like cooking homemade meals?
B: Yes. Cooking is my favorite hobby.
In this conversation, the verb "cook" is used in two different contexts. In the question, it is used in the -ing form "cooking" to ask about someone's liking for this activity. In the response, the verb "cook" is used in the -ing form "cooking" to explain that cooking is the speaker's favorite hobby.
4 A: Carl is having difficulty grilling the steaks.
B: Oh, I don't mind helping him.
In this conversation, the verb "grill" is used in the -ing form "grilling" to describe Carl's current activity. The verb "help" is used in the infinitive form "to help" to express the willingness to assist Carl.
5 A: I prefer shopping at the fresh food market.
B: Me too. I refuse to go anywhere else.
In this conversation, the verb "shop" is used in the -ing form "shopping" to express the speaker's general preference. In response, the verb "go" is used in the infinitive form "to go" to emphasize the speaker's refusal to go anywhere else.
6 A: Kathy is too young to lay the table.
B: OK, I promise to do it when I finish making the salad.
In this conversation, the verb "lay" is used in the -ing form "laying" to describe Kathy's inability to perform this action. The speaker promises to do it later, using the infinitive form "to do." The verb "finish" is also used in the -ing form "making" to describe the ongoing action of making the salad.