PHRASAL VERBS
Complete the paragraph with the phrasal verbs from the box.
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Emily has a very busy day at work today. In the morning, she
1.
everything she needed to do so she wouldn’t forget anything. Then she
2.
a work order for some classroom repairs. She went to Sal’s
office to
3.
the work order for his signature. On her way back,
she
4.
a key from the secretary. When she got back to her
office, she
5.
that Gina was working. She hopes that she can
6.
Gina to
7.
with some of the errands she
needs to do.
ADVERB CLAUSES OF REASON
Read each conversation. Write two sentences based on Emily’s answers, using adverb
clauses of reason. More than one answer is possible for each one.
1. Gina:
Why do you want to live in a smaller home?
Emily:
It will be easier to take care of.
Emily wants to live in a smaller home because it will be easier to take care of.
Since it will be easier to take care of, Emily wants to live in a smaller home.
2. Gina:
Why do your sons have so many belongings?
Emily:
They have a lot of hobbies.
3. Gina:
Why is living in an apartment easier?
Emily:
I don’t have to do yard work or household maintenance.
4. Gina:
Why aren’t your sons upset about moving to a smaller home?
Emily:
They are leaving for college soon.
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UNIT 9
GRAMMAR REVIEW
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