Phrasal verbs warm-up – part 3
Which phrasal verb means the same as the more formal verb in CAPITALS at the end of the sentence
run out set off take up give back make up stand up for
N1. My membership ___________ and I forgot to renew it. LAPSE
N2. The whole story had been __________ – there was no truth in it. FABRICATE
N3. I accidently __________ the burglar alarm when I came home. ACTIVATE
N4. He always __________ her when she was criticized. DEFEND
N5. You’re ___________ too much space. OCCUPY
N6. The ring was eventually ___________ to its owner. RESTORE
: Answers
N1. Ran out N2. Made up N3. Set off N4. Stood up for N5: Taking up N6: Given back