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When he finally came round ____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had expected.
A. to
B. in
C. against
D. with
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The phrasal verb "come around to" means to eventually accept or agree to something.
The modern child finds it difficult to conceive ____ a time when there was no radio or TV.
(a) in (b) of (c) in (d) up
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I came ____ an old friend in liberty market this morning.
A. around
B. round
C. across
D. with
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The phrasal verb "come across" means to meet or find someone or something by chance.
When he finally came round ____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had expected.
(a) to (b) in (c) against (d) with
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I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come ____ to make me the odd man out.
A. about
B. around
C. in
D. round
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"Come about" means to happen or to occur. In this context, it refers to the existence of machinery and techniques that have happened or become prevalent.
I came ____ an old friend in liberty market this morning.
(a) around (b) round (c) across (d) with
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When the man saw the police car, he cleared ____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
A. away
B. of
C. off
D. to
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The phrasal verb "clear off" means to go away quickly.
I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come ____ to make me the odd man out.
(a) about (b) around (c) in (d) round
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A young officer was charged ____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
A. for
B. by
C. in
D. with
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To be "charged with" a task or responsibility means to be entrusted with it.
When the man saw the police car, he cleared ____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
(a) away (b) of (c) off (d) to
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When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed ____ relatively smoothly.
A. over
B. for
C. to
D. in
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The phrasal verb "change over" means to switch or convert from one system or state to another.
A young officer was charged ____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) with
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When one is adolescent one often gets caught up ____ one's thoughts and dreams.
A. into
B. on
C. in
D. around
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The phrase "caught up in" means to be completely engrossed or involved in something.
When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed ____ relatively smoothly.
(a) over (b) for (c) to (d) in
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The eagle swooped ____ and carried a sleeping lizard.
A. up
B. down
C. off
D. in
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The verb "swoop" means to move rapidly downwards through the air. The phrasal verb "swoop down" emphasizes this downward movement.
When one is adolescent one often gets caught up ____ one's thoughts and dreams.
(a) into (b) on (c) in (d) around
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Jamil, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ____ tears.
A. in
B. into
C. on
D. with
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The phrase "burst into" is a common idiom meaning to suddenly start doing something, such as "burst into tears" or "burst into laughter."
The eagle swooped ____ and carried a sleeping lizard.
(a) up (b) down (c) off (d) in
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South Africa brushed ____ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.
A. off
B. of
C. down
D. about
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The phrasal verb "brush off" means to disregard or dismiss something or someone in a dismissive manner.
Jamil, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ____ tears.
(a) in (b) into (c) on (d) with