Practise using phrasal verbs connected with sleep
Look at these examples for 1-2 minutes and try to remember as many as possible. Then click to hide the information and try to answer the questions.
Phrasal Verb | Meaning |
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My alarm clock goes off at 7am. | ring |
I usually wake up at 7am. | stop sleeping |
I get up at 7.30. | leave my bed |
Sometimes I drop off at work. | go to sleep |
Exercise can wear you out. | make you tired |
You should lie down and rest. | rest on your back |
You'll sleep in if you forget to set your alarm. | sleep longer than wanted |
I like to lie in at the weekend. | stay in bed after waking up |
Can I sleep over at your house? | sleep at a friend's house |
Some phrasal verbs can also be adjectives:
I feel really worn out. = tired
Other phrasal verbs can become nouns. For example, lie in means to stay in bed in the morning. The noun is a lie-in. And sleep over means to sleep at a friend's house - the noun (usually a kind of party) is a sleepover. Note: to oversleep means to sleep for longer than you planned.
- I have a lie-in every Saturday.
- I had a sleepover for my 12th birthday party.
- I overslept this morning.
Practice 1: multiple choice
Choose the best word to complete the following sentences.
Practice 2: missing words
Choose the best word to complete the sentences below from the examples you have studied.