Here’s some more examples of the English language to practise combinations of verbs, adjectives and prepositions
Compound words with up and down (1)
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Question 1 |
My computer crashed but fortunately I make a daily .... .
download | |
back-up | |
set-up | |
upgrade |
Question 1 Explanation:
back-up = copy on to external disc
Question 2 |
The new player is a real .... , but in his old club he was a key player.
letdown | |
back-up | |
crackdown | |
set-up |
Question 2 Explanation:
letdown = disappointment
Question 3 |
The negotiations for the new footballer collapsed due to a .... of communication.
upturn | |
breakdown | |
breakup | |
letdown |
Question 4 |
This programme works better with the new ....
down grade | |
upgrade | |
upload | |
turn up |
Question 5 |
When Marta started working in the new department she had to learn the .... of the responsibilities
set-up | |
upturn | |
break up | |
downgrade |
Question 5 Explanation:
set-up = organisation
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