12 sophisticated C1 phrasal verbs that separate good English from truly fluent English — used in journalism, business and intellectual discourse.
Study tip
C1 phrasal verbs sound most natural in writing. Read quality journalism (The Guardian, The Economist) and notice how often these appear — then consciously use them in your own writing.
Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete each sentence.
1.This whole conflict ___ a misunderstanding about money.
2.She is slowly ___ the end of her long career.
3.The speaker ___ her own research and personal stories.
4.It's useful to have an emergency plan to ___ in a crisis.
5.I never ___ replying to that email from last month.
6.We need to ___ these technical issues before the launch.
7.The sequel simply didn't ___ the original film.
8.The company is ___ its reliance on fossil fuels.
9.One student was ___ for her exceptional essay.
10.The journalist ___ the corruption in the local council.
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