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Phrasal Verbs: Scrape
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Sam has scrapped along on his previous job. | |
Sam has scrapped into on his previous job. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape along” which means to manage with little money.
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
She scraped by her English exam but she will definitely fail the maths exam. | |
She scraped her English exam but she will definitely fail the maths exam. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape by” which means to just manage to pass something.
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
He just managed to scrape in the university. | |
He just managed to scrape along the university. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape in” which means to just get enough to succeed, pass or be accepted.
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Maria scraped into the elections with 51% votes. | |
Maria scraped along the elections with 51% votes. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape into” which means to be accepted somewhere, but only just.
Question 5 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
With much preparation Bob scraped through the exam. | |
With much preparation Bob scraped along the exam. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape through” which means to Pass a test.
Question 6 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Mary scraped together money for her new car. | |
Mary scraped through money for her new car. |
Question 6 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape together” which means to manage to collect enough of something you need, usually money.
Question 7 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
She has scraped up enough money for her college. | |
She has scraped along enough money for her college. |
Question 7 Explanation:
The correct expression is “scrape up” which means to manage to collect enough of something you need, usually money.
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