Insert the preposition or adverb particle only. Write one word in the answer box that is missing from the sentence. There are explanations below.
Example:
Mary became hysterical when she heard the bad news. I tried to help her calm ____.
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Solutions and explanations...
1) carry on (continue)
2) check in / check into (register at a hotel on arrival)
3) come across (find by chance)
4) deal with (talk to someone or attend to a task to try to resolve a problem)
5) carry out (perform, do a task)
6) count on (depend on somebody or something will do as you expect)
7) cut out (cut with scissors, etc. something from a larger piece, to omit)
8) cut down (reduce e.g. in the amount of food you eat etc.)
9) come forward (make oneself known, let other people know about you)
10) drop in (to visit someone briefly at their home etc.)
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