- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
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- Note down the phrasal verbs you are not aware of.
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Phrasal Verbs: Lay
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage:
The rules of the sport were laid down early in the nineteenth century. | |
The rules of the game were laid up by great players. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is lay down, which means to establish rules or procedure.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage:
The minster laid onto him for his carelessness. | |
His partner laid into him when he arrived two hours late. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is lay into, which means to criticize angrily.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage:
He laid in hundreds of dollars for that small car. | |
They couple laid out thousands of pounds on their wedding reception. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is lay out, which means to spend money.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage:
They laid on a buffet lunch at the conference | |
They laid in a buffet lunch at the conference. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is lay on which means to organize or supply.
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage:
The airlines laid away a large number of their employees. | |
The hotel laid off twenty members of their staff. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct phrase is lay off , which means to make an employee redundant.
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