Grammar Warm-up – Part 67

Which everyday English phrase means the same as the more formal verb in CAPITALS at the end of the sentence? Type the phrases in the correct form to complete the sentences

be left / get worse / make sb angry / don’t like / have to do with / work together / get in touch with / get ready

N1. we are ……………………….. to celebrate mum’s 70th birthday. PREPARE
N2. now, only a few buildings ……………………….. standing in the village. REMAIN
N3. we’ve been ……………………….. on a new book. COLLABORATE
N4. she really ……………………….. being criticized. DISLIKE
N5. An old school friend ……………………….. Me last week. CONTACT
N6. He’s in a bed mood, so try not to ……………………….. . ANGER
N7. The situation is likely ……………………….. before it gets better. DETERIORATE
N8. My question ……………………….. The cost of the project. RELATE TO

: ANSWERS

getting ready / are left / working together / doesn’t like / got in touch with / make him angry / get worse / has to do with