Intermediate Quiz 63

1. The 20th century _____ revolutionary changes in our lifestyles.

brought up

brought down

brought back

brought about

 

Answer:

The 20th century (brought about) revolutionary changes in our lifestyles.

 

The phrasal verb bring about means to make something happen.

 

2. The police were _____ to investigate the matter.

brought in

brought up

brought down

brought about

 

Answer:

The police were (brought in) to investigate the matter.

 

The phrasal verb bring in means to ask someone to become involved in a discussion or situation.

 

3. If you think that’s important, you should _____ at the meeting.

bring it in

bring it up

bring it down

bring it about

 

Answer:

If you think that’s important, you should (bring it up) at the meeting.

 

The phrasal verb bring up means to mention a subject or start to talk about it.

 

4. We aim to _____ prices on all our products.

bring in

bring down

bring back

bring about

 

Answer:

We aim to (bring down) prices on all our products.

 

The phrasal verb bring down means to reduce something to a lower level.

 

5. The trip _____ a lot of happy memories.

brought up

brought down

brought back

brought about

 

Answer:

The trip (brought back) a lot of happy memories.

 

The phrasal verb bring back means to make you remember something.