Tag: softskills

'Put on' means to place clothing or accessories on your body, which is what Dad needs to do with his glasses. 'Put away' means to store something in its proper place. 'Put in' means to insert something into something else. 'Put up' means to erect or display something.

'Get off' is the correct phrasal verb for leaving a train or bus. 'Get down' means to descend from something higher, but is less specific to vehicles. 'Stand down' means to withdraw or resign from a position. 'Stand out' means to be noticeable or distinctive.

'Draw up' is the correct phrasal verb for creating, drafting, or preparing a formal document like a contract. 'Set up' means to establish or arrange something. 'Put up' can mean to erect a building or provide accommodation. 'Make up' means to invent something or reconcile after an argument.

'Rely on' means to depend on or trust someone consistently, which matches the context of a dependable person. 'Count for' is not idiomatic in this context. 'Trust in' exists but is less commonly used with people. 'Stand for' means to represent something or to tolerate something.

'Get out of' means to avoid or escape an obligation, duty, or responsibility, which fits the context of avoiding housework. 'Get safe' is not an idiomatic phrasal verb. 'Go past on' is not a standard expression. 'Stay away' means to keep physical distance from something.

The correct answer is 'look forward' (option B). The phrase 'look forward to' is a fixed expression meaning to anticipate with pleasure. Note that when 'to' functions as a preposition in this expression, it must be followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive. 'Look ahead' means to consider the future, 'see forward' is not a standard English expression, and 'think ahead' means to plan in advance.

The correct answer is 'keep up with' (option C). This phrasal verb means to stay informed about or remain abreast of current events, news, or developments. 'Stand up to' means to confront someone, 'stay on to' means to remain in a place longer, and 'get up to' typically means to reach a certain level or to be doing something (often something mischievous).

The correct answer is 'iron out' (option C). This idiom means to resolve differences, difficulties, or problems through discussion and negotiation - much like smoothing out wrinkles from cloth. 'Bash out' means to produce something quickly, 'wash out' means to fade or be removed, and 'spread out' means to extend over a wider area.

The correct answer is 'carried out' (option B). This formal phrasal verb means to conduct, perform, or execute a procedure, test, or investigation. 'Taken up' means to begin a new activity or address an issue, 'looked into' means to investigate, and 'run on' means to continue without stopping or to operate on a particular source.

The correct answer is 'came up against' (option C). This phrasal verb means to encounter opposition, difficulty, or resistance. The plans faced criticism - they 'came up against' it. 'Ran up to' means to approach or reach a total amount, 'faced up with' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'faced up to' for confronting), and 'was opposed to' would need singular agreement with 'plans'.