Phrasal verbs

Words Definition Example

Bank on to rely on somebody/something I'm banking on you to help
me.

Come to meet or find I came across children

across somebody/something by chance sleeping under bridges.

Come by to manage to get something that Jobs are hard to come by these
is hard to get days.

Come If someone comes She came into

into into money, property, or a title, a bit of money when
they receive it as a result of her grandfather died.
the death of a relation

Do to manage without someone or We can't afford to fix the car

without something this month, so I guess we'll
need to do without it for a few
weeks.

Get by to be able to live or deal with It was many years before she
a situation by having very little was in a financial position to
of something you need, such do anything beyond getting by.
as money

Get to manage to do or complete Let's start—there's a lot to get

through something/use all of something through.

Give to give something to The shop is giving away

away someone a sample to every customer.
without asking for payment. The party was meant to be
to tell people something secret, a surprise, but Sharon gave it
often without intending to. away.

Live on if you live on Nearly 5 million of Morocco's

an amount of money, that is 33 million people live on less
the money that you use than $2 a day, according to
to buy the things that you need the World Bank.

Look to visit a place or building, Let's look around the town

round walking around it to see what is this afternoon.
there

Make to write all Make the cheque out for £20.

out the necessary information on
an official document
Make up to compensate for something He bought me dinner to make
for bad with something good up for being so late
the day before.

Put by to save an amount of money to When we started the company,

use later(for a particular we put money by
purpose) to deal with emergencies.

Save to keep money so that you She's saving up for a

up(for) can buy something with it in new bike.
the future

Write one word in each gap

1. I'm……on your help.
2. It took me months to ……..up enough money to go travelling.
3. He came…….. some of his old love letters in his wife's desk.
4. Cheap organic food is still difficult to come……..
5. She came….a fortune when her uncle died.
6. No amount of money can……up for the death of a child.
7. I'm ……..by part of my wages every week to buy a bike.
8. Before submitting the application, ensure you make….t all the required
details on the official document.
9. Despite the challenges, she managed to……without any external support.
10. We decided to….round the city before settling into our hotel, exploring its
streets and landmarks to get a feel for the place.

Complete using the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box

do without get by get through give away live on

look round make out put by make up for come into

1. How does she ……….on such a small salary?

2. The job provides enough to……..
3. Surely you can’t………..television for a week?
4. I can……a lot more work when I'm on my own.
5. She thinks no one knows how much she likes him, but her face when I
said he'd be there really……. her……!
6. We arrived late, and didn't have much time to………Ellie’s new house.
7. The doctor……………a prescription for me.
8. Every month, she diligently……a portion of her salary in order to pursue
her dream.
 9. She tried to……..her mistake by working extra hours, but her colleague's
harsh criticism only added insult to injury.
10.When her grandmother passed away, she unexpectedly…..a sizable
inheritance.

Complete each second sentence using the words given, so it has a similar
meaning to first sentence.

1.Sarah relies on her best friend for support during tough times. BANKS
Sarah always for support during tough times.
2.While hiking in the woods, we stumbled upon a beautiful waterfall.
ACROSS
While hiking in the woods, waterfall.
3.Despite the scarcity, she acquired a rare book for her collection. COME
In spite of the scarcity, she managed for her collection.
4.Following her uncle's passing, she unexpectedly inherited a substantial sum.
CAME
After her uncle's passing, she a substantial inheritance.
5.Throughout her backpacking trip, she had to manage without basic amenities
at times. WITHOUT
During her backpacking trip, she had to basic amenities at times.
6.Despite financial struggles, they somehow make ends meet each month.
GET
Despite the financial struggle, they somehow manage each month.
7.Through determination and hard work, she successfully completed the
difficult exam. THROUGH
With determination and hard work, she was able the difficult
exam.
8.The generous millionaire opted to donate his fortune to various charities.
AWAY
The generous millionaire decided to to various charities.
9. Prior to buying a new house, they opted to explore the neighborhood to
locate the ideal spot. ROUND
Before purchasing a new house, they decided to to locate the
ideal spot.
10.As a freelance artist, she sustains herself on a modest income but derives
joy from her work. LIVE
As a freelance artist, she but finds joy in her work.
 Word formation
Word Word family Type Meaning
to consider something
accept verb as satisfactory, reasonable, or true
general agreement that something
acceptance noun is satisfactory or right
willing to allow or approve of
accept accepting adjective something or someone

(un)acceptable adjective (not)able to be agreed to or approved of

in a (not)satisfactory way that can(not)
(un)acceptably adverb be approved of.

assist verb to help

assistance noun help

assist
noun someone who helps someone else to do
assistant a job

day noun a period of 24 hours

daily daily adverb, happening on or relating to every day

adjective
everyday adjective ordinary, typical, or usual

(un)economical (not) using no more of something than

adjective is necessary

economics the way in which trade, industry,

economy noun or money is organized, or the study of
this

economist a person who studies or has

noun a special knowledge of economics

economy the system of trade and industry by

noun which the wealth of a country is made
and used

economic adjective relating to trade, industry, or money

(un)economically adverb (not) using little money, time, etc.

end verb to finish or stop

noun
the final part of something
 end endless having or seeming to have no end,
adjective limit, or conclusion.

ending the last part of a piece of music, a

performance, a story, etc., or the point
noun in time when something finishes or
stops existing.

unending adjective without a limit or without stopping.

endlessly in a way that never finishes or seems

adverb never to finish; without end.

Expense The amount of money that you spend

on something. It refers to the cost or
noun charge incurred in accomplishing
something, such as buying goods or
services.
The amount of money that you need to
spend in order to pay for things you
need or do, especially regular costs
Expenses noun such asrent, and heating. It often refers
to the various costs associated with
running a business or maintaining a
expense household.

(in)expensive If something is inexpensive, it does not

adjective cost a lot of money. If something is
expensive, it costs a lot of money.

If something is done inexpensively, it

means it is done in a way that doesn't
(in)expensively adverb require much money. If something is
done expensively, it means it is done in
a way that requires a lot of money.

Finance Noun the management of a supply of money

relates to finance or the management of

Financial Adjective money.
in a way that relates to money or
finance how money is managed
Financially Adverb

the money that

Finances Noun
a person or company has

Invest Invest Verb put money, effort, time, etc., into

something to make a profit or to
 achieve a result.

Investment the act of investing or the amount of

money invested in something with the
Noun expectation of earning a profit or
achieving a goal.

Investor a person or entity that allocates capital

Noun with the expectation of earning a
financial return.

Luxury something that is expensive and

enjoyable but not necessary. It often
Noun denotes items, experiences, or lifestyles
that are characterized by high quality,
elegance, or extravagance.

Luxuries multiple items or experiences that are

Luxury Noun luxurious, expensive, or not essential
for daily living.

Luxurious something characterized by luxury. It

Adjective denotes qualities such as elegance,..

Luxuriously in a
Adverb very comfortable and expensive way

Pay give money to someone for

goods, services, or a debt, usually
Verb as a result of a purchase or an
obligation

Paid being given money for something.

Adjective used in combination to refer to

Pay the amount of money that someone is
given for their work

Payment the act or process of giving money to

Noun someone in exchange for goods,
services,..

Payable something that must be paid or is

Adjective capable of being paid.

Poor Poor Adjective having little money and/or few

possessions.It can also refer to
something of low quality or
inadequate standard.
 Poorly Adverb not well

Poverty Noun the condition of being extremely poor

(un)real Adjective (not)existing in fact

Really emphasizes the truth or certainty of

Adverb something. It can also be used to
express emphasis or intensity.

Realise become aware of something or to

understand it clearly. It can also mean
Verb to accomplish or bring something into
existence.

Realisation the act of becoming aware of

Noun something or understanding it clearly.
Real
Reality denotes the state of being real or
existing objectively. It can also refer to
Noun the real world or the totality of all
things that exist.

Realistic describes something as being in

Adjective accordance with reality or based on
what is likely to happen. I

Realistically actions, judgments, or attitudes that are

Adverb based on a practical understanding of
reality or likelihood.

Value Value refers to the importance, worth, or

Noun usefulness of something, often
expressed in monetary terms.

(in)valuable "Invaluable" describes something that

is extremely useful, helpful, or
valuable, often to the extent that its true
Adjective worth cannot be measured.
"Valuable" describes something that
has worth or importance, often with a
high monetary value.

(in)valuably “Invaluably” describes actions or

contributions that are extremely useful,
helpful, or valuable.
Adverb
"Valuably" describes actions or
contributions that have worth or
importance.

valueless Adjective not worth any money

Valuation Noun the act of deciding how

 much money something might
be sold for or
the amount of money decided on

Wealth a large amount of money or valuable

Noun
Wealth possessions that someone has

Wealthy Adjective rich

Complete these sentences with the correct form of the words given
1. …………….of new ideas is crucial for personal growth.(ACCEPT)
2. The……… helped organize the conference efficiently and effectively.(ASSIST)
3. ………. exercise is essential for maintaining good physical health.(DAY)
4. The ………… analyzed the market trends for future predictions.(ECONOMY)
5. They argued…………..about the best approach to the project.(END)
6. Keeping track of…….is important for budget management.(EXPENSIVE)
7. …………..planning is essential for a secure future ahead.(FINANCE)
8. ………………..in education is an investment in the future.(INVEST)
9. She indulged in………... vacations to exotic destinations regularly.(LUXURIOUS)
10. The invoice is …………within 30 days of the purchase.(PAY)
11.Living in a ………mansion,he enjoyed unparalleled comfort.(LUXURY)
12.Being……., she opted for a modest yet functional car.(REAL)
13.His behavior was……….and warranted immediate disciplinary action.(ACCEPT)
14.They are run out of money so they decorated their home……………..(EXPENSIVE)
15.Every story has an ……….., some more satisfying than others. (END)
16.The ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, for services rendered was promptly made by check.(PAY)
17.The ………….of the property skyrocketed due to recent developments.(VALUE)
18.They incorporated ……exercise into their routine for better health. (DAY)
19.His efforts seemed ………in the eyes of his critics.(VALUE)
20.Switching to an ………….lifestyle helped them save for retirement.(ECONOMIC)

Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words given
(1).………………..(POOR) persists despite the(2)……….(REAL)promises of economic
prosperity.The(3)……………….(VALUABLE) of assets determines the(4)
…………………..(WEALTHY) status of individuals. In(5)……(REAL),not
every(6)……………………..(INVEST) succeeds in a volatile market.(7)……………..
(ECONOMY)conditions impact everyday life, often making goods(8)…………...
(EXPENSE).(9)……….(ASSIST) programs aim to alleviate the burden of (10)…………….
(FINANCE)struggles.
Answers:
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7. 8.

9. 10.