- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
- Every question essentially contains a usage tip, so solve carefully.
- Note down the phrasal verbs you are not aware of.
- Solve the same test again to memorize the tips.
Phrasal Verbs: Die
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage:
It was on the front pages of all the papers for a few days, but the interest gradually died up. | |
It was on the front pages of all the papers for a few days, but the interest gradually died down. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is die down, which means to gradually decrease or become quieter.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage:
The speaker’s voice died upon and the audience starting leaving the hall. | |
The last notes died away and the audience burst into applause. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is die away, which means a sound becoming so faint that we no longer hear it.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage:
I'm dying for the weekend, this week's been so hard. | |
I’m dying in the weekend, this week’s been so hard. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is die for, which means to want something a lot
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage:
The whole species of dodo died in due to some natural disaster. | |
Some scientists say that the dinosaurs died out when a comet hit the earth and caused a nuclear winter. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is die out, which means to become extinct or disappear.
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