ESL TRAINING EXERCISE topic: PHRASAL VERBS using 'TO STAND' level: Advanced Choose the correct preposition to complete each of the following sentences: 1. He really stands ________ ( = is different from) from the other students. I'm not going to stand ________ ( = tolerate) this! I stood ________ ( = substituted, took his place) for the class president while he was away. You have to learn how to stand ________ yourself. ( = defend yourself) up for on for in on 5.
I can't believe he stood me ________. ( = didn't show up for a meeting, date, etc.) up under down 6. The workers were brave enough to stand ________ the boss. ( = to confront him without fear) in on up with up to 7. The other judges stood ________ the proceedings. ( = watched the proceedings closely) over up for by 8. She always stands ________ ( = remains loyal to) her friends.
Exercises 2913 Phrasal Verbs in English – Fill-in Exercise. 2915 Phrasal Verbs with the verb look – Exercise. 2917 Phrasal Verbs with the verb come – Exercise. 2919 Phrasal Verbs with the verb get – Exercise. 2921 Separable and inseparable Phrasal Verbs – Exercise. Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. Complete the expression by supplying an appropriate preposition or adverb particle. Phrasal verbs exercises online. Common phrasal verbs in English intermediate level esl. Phrasal verbs are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts. (The more formal a conversation or text, the less phrasal verbs are found.) Phrasal verbs consist of a verb plus a particle ( preposition, adverb ).
He is the only candidate that stands ________ ( = supports) animal rights. Against for over 10. Please stand ________ ( = wait) while we fix the problem. Over out by (Your answers will be displayed in a new window).