5. PHRASAL VERBS 5 C2

What does the phrase 'CATCH ON' mean?

• To win a race

• To cook a delicious meal

• To fall asleep quickly

• To become popular or understood by many people.

Provide a synonym for 'COME DOWN TO'.

• BOIL DOWN TO

  Simplify

• DROP DOWN TO

• BOIL UP TO

• DESCEND TO

Explain the meaning of 'COME ABOUT'.

• To happen or occur, especially unexpectedly or by chance.

• To go away

• To fly high

• To stand still

When someone is 'BE DONE FOR', what does it imply?

• Feeling content and satisfied

• In serious trouble or facing a negative consequence

• Having a successful outcome

• Being praised for one's actions

Define the phrase 'CLEAR OUT'.

• To increase in size

• To make something more visible

• To organize a space

• To remove or get rid of something completely.

In what context would someone be considered 'BE DONE FOR'?

• In a situation of great success

• In a situation of serious trouble or imminent failure.

• When receiving a promotion at work

• During a relaxing vacation

Use 'CLEAR OUT' in a sentence.

• I cleared out my schedule for the weekend.

• I cleared out my closet to make space for new clothes.

• I cleared out the dishes after dinner.

• I cleared out my bank account to buy new shoes.

It took me a while to _____to the new software, but now I'm getting the hang of it.

The new trend didn't ____ as quickly as expected.

I need to___ my reading; I'm behind on the book club's selection.