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Phrasal Verbs: Pile

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Question 1
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
The coach stopped and we all PILED IN.
B
The coach stopped and we all PILED ALONG
Question 1 Explanation: 
The correct expression is Pile in. Pile in means to enter a place quickly, in a disorganized way
Question 2
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
We PILED ONTO the shop when it opened.
B
We PILED INTO the shop when it opened.
Question 2 Explanation: 
The correct expression is Pile into. Pile into means to enter a place quickly, in a disorganized way
Question 3
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
Work's crazy- they keep PILING ON the pressure.
B
Work's crazy- they keep PILING WITH the pressure.
Question 3 Explanation: 
The correct expression is Pile on. Pile on means keeps on increasing.
Question 4
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
The train eventually arrived and we all PILED OUT.
B
The train eventually arrived and we all PILED IT.
Question 4 Explanation: 
The correct expression is Pile out. Pile out means board in a disorganized way.
Question 5
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
Work just keeps on PILING DOWN and I really can't manage to get it all done.
B
Work just keeps on PILING UP and I really can't manage to get it all done.
Question 5 Explanation: 
The correct expression is Pile up. Pile up means to accumulate in a pile or heap
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