Verbs warm-up – part 4
Which everyday English phrase means the same as the more formal verb in CAPITALS at the end of the sentence
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 bad mood, so try not to ________. ANGER
N7. The situation is likely to __________ before it gets better. DETERIORATE
N8. My question __________ the cost of the project. RELATE TO
: Answers
N1. Getting ready N2. Are left N3. Working together N4. Doesn’t like N5. Got in touch with N6. Make him angry N7. Get worse N8. Has to do with