Quiz Vocabulary Unit 4

Choose the phrasal verb that means: to relax and feel calm

• Chill out

• Set up

• Cheer up

• Open up

Answer explanation

Remember

Chill out is a verb that introduces a relaxed mood.

For instance:

Sheldon Cooper plays videogames to chill out.

Which is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'open up'?

• Stop doing things in a hurry

• Talk about your feelings

• Feel happier

• Reduce

Answer explanation

The correct answer is B. to talk about your feelings.

Remember: it is important to open yourself up because it improves one's mental health and self-esteem.

Choose the image that correspond to the phrasal verb 'cheer up'

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Answer explanation

The correct answer is A.

Cheer up means to make someone feel happier.

For instance: Marge listened and promised Homer to go to the Make-your-own-sundae shop to cheer him up.

Which is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'slow down'?

• To become involved in activities with other people

• To begin a new activity

• To stop doing things in a hurry

• To encourage other people to do something

Answer explanation

The correct answer is C.

People should learn to slow down sometimes. It improves our global and self-awareness.

Choose the phrasal verb that means: comenzar una actividad

• Warm up

• Join in

• Set up

• Take up

Answer explanation

The correct answer is D. take up

Remember: Take up means to be enganged in a new activity

For instance: Lisa took up playing saxophone at the age of 6.

Complete the following sentence: Raquel Murillo (a)   the band of Professor

Answer explanation

The correct answer is: Raquel Murillo joins in the band of Professor.

Alternatives are possible.

Remember: Join in means to become involved in an activity with other people.

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'liven up'?

• To begin a new activity

• To reduce

• To make someone/ something feel more energetic

• To make someone feel happier

Answer explanation

The correct answer is C.

Remember, this phrasal verb means to become more energetic or in a better mood, or to make someone feel this way.

Complete the following sentence: Sheldon Cooper and Penny (a)   before their training

Answer explanation

The correct answer is warmed up

Remember: warm up is a phrasal verb that means to prepare yourself for a physical activity by doing some exercises.