English Language

1The new policy was met with stiff opposition; the government had to ___ it.

2Choose the phrasal verb that means "cancel": The trip was ___ because of the strike.

3She could not ___ her late husband's death.

4The minister was asked to ___ his statement.

5We must ___ the cost before we buy.

6She could not put ___ with the noise.

7In "The man in the blue shirt is my uncle", the words "in the blue shirt" form

8Choose the phrasal verb meaning "recover from": She took weeks to ___ the illness.

9Choose the phrasal verb that means "respect": Pupils ___ their headmaster.

10Choose the phrasal verb that means "investigate": The police will ___ the matter.