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