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9501
Any weakness in their position will be seized ____ and exploited.
A. in
B. upon
C. out
D. off
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The phrasal verb "seize upon" means to take advantage of something quickly and eagerly.
See to it that the trouble-makes are separated ____ and given something special to do.
(a) from (b) off (c) in (d) out
9502
Houses in this area are very much sought ____.
A. after
B. out
C. in
D. about
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The phrasal verb "sought after" means to be in high demand.
Any weakness in their position will be seized ____ and exploited.
(a) in (b) upon (c) out (d) off
9503
I scribbled ____ his name on the back of an envelope.
A. down
B. on
C. in
D. out
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The phrasal verb "scribbled down" means to write something quickly and untidily.
Houses in this area are very much sought ____.
(a) after (b) out (c) in (d) about
9504
The opening stage of the attack was badly screwed ____ and we suffered heavy casualties.
A. out
B. of
C. up
D. down
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The phrasal verb "screwed up" means to mess something up or to perform badly.
I scribbled ____ his name on the back of an envelope.
(a) down (b) on (c) in (d) out
9505
He was scheming ____ a bigger share in the business.
A. to
B. for
C. in
D. with
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The verb "scheming" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to make secret or devious plans to get something.
The opening stage of the attack was badly screwed ____ and we suffered heavy casualties.
(a) out (b) of (c) up (d) down
9506
It is clear the children have been playing here: there are toys scattered ____ all over the carpet.
A. about
B. round
C. in
D. off
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The phrasal verb "scattered about" means to be spread around in a disorganized manner.
He was scheming ____ a bigger share in the business.
(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) with
9507
A lot of potential customer are scared ____ the expensive look of the place.
A. of
B. in
C. out
D. off
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The phrasal verb "scared off" means to deter or frighten someone away.
It is clear the children have been playing here: there are toys scattered ____ all over the carpet.
(a) about (b) round (c) in (d) off
9508
All that could be salvaged ____ the fire was a small metal box containing instruments.
A. in
B. out
C. from
D. for
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The verb "salvaged" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to retrieve or save something from a difficult situation.
A lot of potential customer are scared ____ the expensive look of the place.
(a) of (b) in (c) out (d) off
9509
Make yourself comfortable. I'll see if I can rustle ____ a few sandwiches.
A. with
B. out
C. up
D. in
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The phrasal verb "rustle up" means to prepare food quickly.
All that could be salvaged ____ the fire was a small metal box containing instruments.
(a) in (b) out (c) from (d) for
9510
The aid did not arrive on the promised date, giving us the unpleasant feeling of having been run out ____.
A. in
B. on
C. upon
D. with
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The phrasal verb "run out on" means to abandon or desert someone or something.
Make yourself comfortable. I'll see if I can rustle ____ a few sandwiches.
(a) with (b) out (c) up (d) in