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1. Replace the underlined word with a phrasal verb: The manager had to telephone all the staff about the missing keys.

2. Complete the phrasal verb: Tom wanted a rare copy of an old record, and I eventually ............... it down in a charity shop.

3. Replace the underlined word with a phrasal verb: It was a very cold winter and granny accumulated a huge heating bill.

4. Replace the underlined words with a phrasal verb: Jean’s parents do not think well of her boyfriend.

5. Complete the phrasal verb: Roger and Julie were looking forward to getting married, but his parents kept interfering ........................ their plans for the wedding.

Fill in the missing phrasal verb: Can I ................... you .................... in half an hour? - I’m just washing my hair.

7. Complete the phrasal verb :

Ruth explained to the customer that she 6. could not help him, but he ................. up before she finished talking.

8. Replace the underlined words with a phrasal verb: The jumble sale would be very busy and so Lisa tried to gather together as many helpers as possible.

9. Complete the phrasal verb: Keith offered to ...................... me up for a couple of nights while my flat was being decorated.

10. Complete the phrasal verb: I asked John not wait .................. for me, but he was still awake when I got back after the party.