Complete the following sentences. Each sentence contains an incomplete phrasal verb. From the given options find out the particle or preposition that needs to be supplied to make the phrasal verb complete.

1. The rainy season has set …………………………..

a) in

b) on

c) out

2. It’s time you set ……………………………. your work.

a) about

b) aside

c) in

3. The princess set ………………………….. on a long journey.

a) off

b) out

c) either could be used here

4. They have set ………………………….. a factory in the town.

a) out

b) up

c) forth

5. Set some money …………………………. for your retirement.

a) aside

b) for

c) out

6. The Supreme Court has set …………………………… the High Court judgment.

a) aside

b) in

c) out

7. She has set ………………………… a handsome amount for her children’s education.

a) aside

b) apart

c) either could be used here

8. Suddenly the dog set ……………………….. me with no provocation.

a) out

b) on

c) off

9. His Dad set him …………………………… in their family business.

a) up

b) out

c) on

Answers

1. The rainy season has set in. (set in = start and seem likely to continue)

2. It’s time you set about your work. (set about = make a start)

3. The princess set out/off on a long journey. (set out/off = start)

4. They have set up a factory in the town. (set up = establish)

5. Set some money aside for your retirement. (set aside = reserve)

6. The Supreme Court has set aside the High Court judgment. (set aside = annulled)

7. She has set aside/apart a handsome amount for her children’s education. (set aside/apart = reserve)

8. Suddenly the dog set on me with no provocation. (set on somebody = attack somebody)

9. His Dad set him up in their family business. (set somebody up = get somebody started)