B2 · Vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs — Put and Set
Lesson Handout
Phrasal verbs with PUT AND SET
⚠ These phrasal verbs are tested in FCE Use of English Parts 1 and 4. Learn each as a fixed phrase with its meaning.
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Summary
B2 · Vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs — Put and Set
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Match the phrasal verb (8 points)
1. Tolerate something unpleasant: ___________
2. Establish or create something: ___________
3. Postpone a meeting or appointment: ___________
4. Propose or suggest an idea: ___________
5. Delay progress on a project: ___________
6. Reserve time or money for a purpose: ___________
7. Begin a journey: ___________
8. Save money or time for a specific purpose: ___________
Complete the sentences (10 points)
9. The company ___________ the launch of the new platform due to cybersecurity concerns.
10. She ___________ a new sustainable packaging business last year.
11. I simply cannot ___________ the noise in this open-plan office.
12. He ___________ a bold new proposal to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
13. The storm ___________ the construction project by three weeks.
14. We need to ___________ more funds for the conservation project.
15. They ___________ early to avoid the traffic and arrived well before noon.
16. The report clearly ___________ the steps needed to achieve net zero.
17. The fire brigade quickly ___________ the blaze before it could spread further.
18. She was ___________ a very difficult situation during the company restructuring.
Put or set? (6 points)
19. The meeting was ______ off until the following week.☐ put☐ set
20. She ______ out her arguments clearly in the report.☐ set☐ put
21. He ______ forward several ideas at the strategy meeting.☐ put☐ set
22. The entrepreneur ______ up three successful businesses.☐ set☐ put
23. She ______ aside an hour each day for professional development.☐ set☐ put
24. He couldn't ______ up with the commute anymore and moved closer to work.☐ put☐ set
B2 · Vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs — Put and Set
Answer Key
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