Particles Phrasal Verbs

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Despite working overtime every day for two weeks, he still _____ with his work.

• went through

• backed up

• fell behind

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The customer called three times this morning to _____ a meeting.

• set up

• call up

• take over

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It was decided to _____ buying the new equipment until next year.

• put off

• fill out

• take over

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The judge promised to _____ any new evidence as soon as possible.

• look out for

• look into

• look after

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Visitors to the United States are required to _____ an immigration questionnaire.

• bring about

• think over

• fill out

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The planned merger between the companies _____ because they couldn't agree on the price.

• took over

• fell through

• backed out of

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When color television became popular, black and white sets were gradually _____.

• phased out

• bought out

• set up

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A temporary worker was hired to _____ Mary while she was on vacation.

• take over

• fill in for

• fall behind

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If you are looking _____ a relaxing vacation, then perhaps you should consider the Hotel du Rhône.

• back on

• care of

• for

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Our highly-trained staff will take _____ all your needs.

• back on

• care of

• for