UNIT 9

Three-word phrasal verbs

Complete the statements with the phrasal verbs in the box.

-break up with -keep up with
-come up with -put up with
-look forward to -get along with
-cut down on -take care of

1. He __gets along with____ at school. All the children are his friends. They have a nice
relationship.
2. Susan __broke up with___ his boyfriend yesterday. She is so sad. They had been together for 6
years.
3. The members ___came up with__ suggestions of their own in the meeting. Now, the problem is
solved.
4. Charlie is eating too much candies. He needs to ___cut down on___ sugar or he will get sick.
5. We really miss our grandmother. She’s coming to visit us next month. We ___look forward
to___ seeing her.
6. I’m sorry, I can’t meet you next weekend. I have to ___take care of_ my little brothers.
7. I can’t __put up with__ all that noise. I have to talk to my neighbor. I take classes at home.
8. Pedro doesn’t like to exercise with Marie. Whenever, they go for a walk, he stays behind. She
walks so fast he can’t never __keep up with_ her.

Get or have something done

Write the statements using the grammar on pg.59. Remember to check the tense in each
statement.
1. Tanya cleaned her house.
Tanya had her house cleaned.
2. Jenny took many pictures in her wedding.
_________________________________.
3. Pedro is repairing his car.
_________________________________.
4. They dry-cleaned their clothes.
__________________________________.
5. Paul is doing his homework.
__________________________________.
6. Tony records the video.
__________________________________.
7. Susan is writing an email.
_________________________________.
8. We are making dinner.
_________________________________.
9. I do my nails.
________________________________.
10. The girl made her bed.
________________________________.