A.

Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs given and the
particle OUT. Use each verb once.

ASK CUT JUMP KEEP SLIP SQUEEZE STAY WALK


1. What he was saying made us so angry that we!!!!!!!!!in protest.
2. As Jim wsa crossing the park, the mugger suddenly!!!!!!!and attacked
him.
3. There were guards at the front of the building to!!!!!!!..any protestors and
stop them from disrupting the meeting.
4. How can I get Susan to go out with me? You know she likes dancing so why dont
you!!!!!her!!!!!..to a disco?
5. If you want to lose weight, youll have to!!!!!!..everything sweet.
6. Theres always some toothpaste left in the tube. I can never manage
to!!!!!.that last bit!!!!..
7. They didnt get home until six oclock in the morning because theyd
!!!!!!!!.celebrating all night.
8. We dont want mum to notice us leaving. Leave the back door unlocked and well
try to!!!!!!!while shes watching television.

B. Now do the same with these verbs

CHECK EAT LEAVE LOCK PICK REACH RUSH THROW


1. Oh no! My keys are in the car! I think Ive!!!!!!..myself!!!!!!.
2. Why didnt you give your students any homework? Because when the bell rang,
they all!!!!!!!!!!!before I had time to say anything.
3. Look through the wedding photos and!!!!!!.any youd like a copy of.
4. You need some shelves by your chair so that when you want a book, you can
just!!!!!!!!!!and get it.
5. Look at the mess in here! Tidy your room and!!!.!!!!.anything you dont
need.
6. Rachel hadnt been playing well so they decide to!!!!!!!her!!!!!..of
the team.
7. My parents usually go to an Italian or Chinese restaurant when
they!!!!!!!.
8. When they leave the hotel, guests are supposed to!!!!!!!.before eleven
oclock.
C. Match one half of the dialogue on the left with the other half on the right.
Write your answers in the boxes.

1. Is there any chance of prices rising in the
near future?
A. Me neither. Hey! Look ou! Hes got a Knife!
2. So weve got all the food. Any more
problems?
B. But we sent out more than 60 invitations!
3. So far only 20 people have written to say
that theyll come.
C. Well, she certainly stands out!
4. What happened to your headlight? D. Yes. She poured out all her problems to me
last night.
5. I dont like the look of that man over
there.
E. He caught some kind of virus and had to
back out at the last moment.
6. What do tou think of Lindas pink and
yellow T-shirt?
F. Yes. Weve still got to sort out where
everyone is going to sit.
7. Why didnt Victor come as hed
promised?
G. A car suddenly pulled out in front of mine
and I ran into the back of it.
8. Jane looks really relieved today. H. I wouldnt rule out the possibility.


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