topic: PHRASAL VERBS 1 (TO PLAY) | level: Advanced

Choose the correct preposition to complete each of the following sentences:


1. We'll see how this plays ________ (= develops, ends).
  out
  on
  up

2. The band played ________. (= continued playing)
  out
  on
  up

3. He loved to play ________ (= emphasize) the fact that he was from New York.
  up
  on
  out

4. He's just being silly. = He's just playing ________.
  back
  around
  out

5. Play ________ the message. I didn't hear it the first time.
  around
  out
  back

6. The politicians are playing ________ the rise in the unemployment rate. (= they are saying that it is not important)
  on
  back
  down

7. I'm not interested in what he has to say, but I'll just play ________. = I'll pretend like I'm interested in what he has to say.
  along
  down
  back

8. The actors played ________ a scene from their new play.
  on
  out
  up

9. They two main actors were great together. They played ________ each other really well.
  out
  for
  off

10. Her kids hardly ever play ________ (= misbehave) at home.
  up
  off
  back

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