Replace the underlined words in the sentences by a phrasal verb from the box. You may change the form of the phrasal verb, if need be. There is one extra phrasal verb. (cut down,found out,turn down, back out,carry out, put out)
i We really should reduce expenses if the play is to make a profit.
ii The actors will have to obey the director’s instructions faithfully.
iii Meera refused our offer to make her the star.
iv She had promised to act in the play, but she withdrew later.
v This was when she discovered that she had been cast as an alien from outer space.
5b Make a sentence with the following words to bring out the difference between them:
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friend, colleague, ally, acquaintance, associate
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i. Cut down.
ii. Carry out
iii. turned down
iv. backed out
v. found out
5.
My friend's name is Harish.
Ram told his colleague that the boss was calling them to a meeting.
My father had an ally in his mother who backed him irrespective of his conduct.
I had a frightening acquaintance with a snake, in the park.
Raj used to be my associate but he doesn't work for us anymore.
ii. Carry out
iii. turned down
iv. backed out
v. found out
5.
My friend's name is Harish.
Ram told his colleague that the boss was calling them to a meeting.
My father had an ally in his mother who backed him irrespective of his conduct.
I had a frightening acquaintance with a snake, in the park.
Raj used to be my associate but he doesn't work for us anymore.
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