\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: #f8f9fa;\n }\n .container {\n background-color: white;\n border-radius: 10px;\n padding: 30px;\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n }\n h1 {\n color: #2c3e50;\n border-bottom: 3px solid #3498db;\n padding-bottom: 10px;\n }\n h2 {\n color: #2980b9;\n margin-top: 30px;\n }\n .instruction-box {\n background-color: #e8f4fc;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db;\n padding: 15px 20px;\n margin-bottom: 30px;\n border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;\n }\n .exercise-area {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n gap: 40px;\n margin: 30px 0;\n justify-content: center;\n }\n .column {\n flex: 1;\n min-width: 300px;\n }\n ul {\n list-style-type: none;\n padding: 0;\n }\n .phrasal-verb, .definition {\n background-color: #f1f8ff;\n margin: 10px 0;\n padding: 15px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n border: 1px dashed #bdc3c7;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: all 0.2s ease;\n font-weight: 500;\n }\n .phrasal-verb:hover, .definition:hover {\n background-color: #e1f0ff;\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n }\n .phrasal-verb {\n color: #2c3e50;\n border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;\n }\n .definition {\n color: #34495e;\n border-left: 4px solid #2ecc71;\n }\n details {\n background-color: #f8f9fa;\n padding: 20px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n margin-top: 40px;\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\n }\n summary {\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 1.1em;\n color: #27ae60;\n cursor: pointer;\n padding: 5px 0;\n }\n .solution-item {\n padding: 8px 0;\n border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n }\n .solution-item:last-child {\n border-bottom: none;\n }\n .match-pair {\n font-weight: 600;\n color: #2c3e50;\n }\n .explanation {\n font-size: 0.9em;\n color: #7f8c8d;\n font-style: italic;\n margin-top: 3px;\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 each phrasal verb in the left column with its correct definition in the right column. Drag your finger or cursor from an item on the left to its corresponding item on the right to mentally connect them. This exercise is designed for advanced (C1) learners. The phrasal verbs are commonly used in formal and informal contexts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"exercise-area\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>Phrasal Verbs<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"phrasal-verbs-list\">\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">1. To mull over<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">2. To fizzle out<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">3. To shore up<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">4. To rope in<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">5. To clam up<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">6. To cave in<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">7. To bank on<\/li>\n<li class=\"phrasal-verb\">8. To phase out<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>Definitions<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"definitions-list\">\n<li class=\"definition\">A. To gradually stop using something.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">B. To suddenly stop talking, often because of shyness or secrecy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">C. To think carefully about something over a period of time.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">D. To end weakly or unsuccessfully after a promising start.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">E. To depend on something happening or someone doing something.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">F. To persuade or involve someone in an activity, often reluctantly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">G. To strengthen or support something that is weak or failing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"definition\">H. To finally agree to something after refusing for a period of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<details>\n<summary>Show Answers & Explanations<\/summary>\n<div id=\"solutions\">\n<p>Check your matches below. Each correct pair is shown with a brief explanation of usage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">1. To mull over \u2192 C.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “I need a few days to mull over their proposal before I decide.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">2. To fizzle out \u2192 D.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “The protest started strong but fizzled out after a week.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">3. To shore up \u2192 G.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “The government took measures to shore up the economy.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">4. To rope in \u2192 F.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “They roped me in to help organize the conference.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">5. To clam up \u2192 B.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “He clammed up as soon as I asked about his finances.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">6. To cave in \u2192 H.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “After hours of negotiation, they finally caved in to our demands.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">7. To bank on \u2192 E.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “We’re banking on good weather for the outdoor event.”)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"solution-item\"><span class=\"match-pair\">8. To phase out \u2192 A.<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"explanation\">(e.g., “The company will phase out the old software by the end of the year.”)<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advanced Phrasal Verbs – Matching Exercise Advanced Phrasal Verbs Matching Exercise Instructions Match each phrasal verb in the left column with its correct definition in the right column. Drag your finger or cursor from an item on the left to its corresponding item on the right to mentally connect them. 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