\n \n \n Advanced Phrasal Verbs – Matching Exercise<\/title><\/p>\n<style>\n body {\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: #333;\n max-width: 800px;\n margin: 40px auto;\n padding: 20px;\n background-color: #f9f9f9;\n }\n .container {\n background-color: white;\n padding: 30px;\n border-radius: 10px;\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n }\n h1 {\n color: #2c3e50;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db;\n padding-bottom: 10px;\n }\n h2 {\n color: #2980b9;\n }\n .instruction-box {\n background-color: #e8f4fc;\n padding: 20px;\n border-left: 5px solid #3498db;\n margin-bottom: 30px;\n border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;\n }\n .exercise-container {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n gap: 40px;\n margin: 30px 0;\n }\n .column {\n flex: 1;\n min-width: 250px;\n }\n ul {\n list-style-type: none;\n padding: 0;\n }\n .phrasal-verb, .definition {\n background-color: #f8f9fa;\n margin: 10px 0;\n padding: 15px;\n border: 1px dashed #bdc3c7;\n border-radius: 5px;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: all 0.2s ease;\n }\n .phrasal-verb:hover, .definition:hover {\n background-color: #e3f2fd;\n border-color: #3498db;\n }\n .phrasal-verb {\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n }\n .definition {\n color: #34495e;\n }\n details {\n background-color: #2c3e50;\n color: white;\n padding: 20px;\n border-radius: 5px;\n margin-top: 30px;\n }\n summary {\n font-size: 1.2em;\n font-weight: bold;\n cursor: pointer;\n color: #ecf0f1;\n }\n .solution-pair {\n padding: 8px 0;\n border-bottom: 1px solid #4a6572;\n }\n .solution-pair:last-child {\n border-bottom: none;\n }\n .verb {\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #3498db;\n }\n <\/style>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h1>Advanced Phrasal Verbs Matching Exercise<\/h1>\n<div class=\"instruction-box\">\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Match the phrasal verb on the left with its correct definition on the right. Drag your finger or cursor from one item to its corresponding pair, or simply note down your matches (e.g., 1 – C). These phrasal verbs are commonly used in advanced and professional English contexts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exercise-container\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>Phrasal Verbs<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"verbs-list\">\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"1\">1. To zero in on<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"2\">2. To cave in<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"3\">3. To drum up<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"4\">4. To fend off<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"5\">5. To iron out<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"6\">6. To bank on<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\" data-id=\"7\">7. To clam up<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>Definitions<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"definitions-list\">\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"A\">A. To resist or defend against something\/someone.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"B\">B. To rely on something with confidence.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"C\">C. To focus all attention or effort on a specific target.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"D\">D. To suddenly become silent, especially due to shyness or secrecy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"E\">E. To generate interest or support, often through effort.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"F\">F. To resolve minor problems or difficulties.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\" data-id=\"G\">G. To finally agree to demands after resisting.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<details>\n<summary>Show Answers<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Check your matches below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To zero in on<\/span> \u2192 To focus all attention or effort on a specific target. (1 – C)<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To cave in<\/span> \u2192 To finally agree to demands after resisting. (2 – G)<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To drum up<\/span> \u2192 To generate interest or support, often through effort. (3 – E)<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To fend off<\/span> \u2192 To resist or defend against something\/someone. (4 – A)<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To iron out<\/span> \u2192 To resolve minor problems or difficulties. (5 – F)<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To bank on<\/span> \u2192 To rely on something with confidence. (6 – B)<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-pair\"><span class=\"verb\">To clam up<\/span> \u2192 To suddenly become silent, especially due to shyness or secrecy. 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