I. Match the phrasal verbs to their definitions and then se them in the correct tense to complete the sentences below.
1 give up A distribute
2 give away B Return
3 give out C stop trying
4 give back D reveal/give something because you no longer want it
1. Yesterday, Toby……………….. his stamp collection because he didn`t want it anymore.
2. You can borrow my MP3 player as long as you promise to…………. it………..to me tomorrow.
3. Professor Myers asked Jenny to…………….. the worksheets.
4. After spending hours looking for my new CD, I eventually………………. .
II. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition.
1. Elizabeth comes…………..a very wealthy family.
2. The nanny yelled at the little boys because they had been mean………….the cat.
3. I have a private garage so I don`t have to worry…………finding parking.
4. My sister always blames me……………..things I never do.
5. I find it extremely difficult to concentrate…………….my homework when the television is on.
6. Tim enjoys working for that company because it really cares………….its employees.
2 What has he won? A prize at the Leipzig International Bach Competition, the first prize at the International Nicanor Zabaleta Competition.
3 How long has he been playing as a professional musician? For 25 years.
4 How long has he been playing with the West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra? For 3 years.
5 How long has he been a Professor of Birmingham Conservatory? For 3 years.
6 How long has he been living in England? For 4 years.