- Please, don´t let me disturb you. Carry …………..your work.
a) away from b) in with c) on with d) up with
2. There was an accident on the motorway, and we were …………..for over an hour.
a) held down b) held up c) put back d) put up
3. It took me a long time to ……………. the disappointment of losing the match.
a) get through b) get off c) get over d) get down
4. You´ll fail the exam ……………. you start revising.
a) if b) until c) till d) unless
5. The winner of the competition was …………with a cheque for $20, 000.
a) presented b) given c) awarded d) offered
6. He tries to get …………… doing nothing around the house by charming everyone, but they´ve all learnt his tricks.
a) away with b) on with c) out of d) away from
7. The government have come ………… a big problem in their economic policy. The unions won´t co-operate, and management doesn´t approve of what they are trying to do.
a) up against b) up with c) on with d) back to
8. The chestnut bedside table is very beautiful, but it doesn´t fit …………… the rest of the furniture.
a) on with b) in with c) up to d) up with
9. The receptionist ……………… me where to find my room.
a) explained b) told c) said d) directed
10. If I breathe in, I get a sharp ……………. in my chest.
a) hurt b) wound c) ache d) pain
11. They must try to cut ……………… the amount of money they spend. They just can´t make ends meet.
a) down on b) away with c) down with d) in with
12. ……………… all the warning signs, too little is being done too late.
a) although b) nevertheless c) in spite d) despite