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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