PHRASAL VERBS WITH SIT — EXERCISE 1 (ESL)
level: Advanced (C1/C2)
Sit combines with a number of particles to form phrasal verbs, many of which are used in everyday conversation. The exercise below covers the most common combinations. Definitions are provided in brackets throughout.
Choose the correct preposition or particle to complete each of the following sentences.
1.I won't participate this time. = I'm going to sit this one ________.
Correct answer: out — sit out = not participate in an activity.
2.The students were sitting ________ to protest the war.
Correct answer: in — sit-in = a form of protest where participants occupy a place and refuse to leave.
3.Do you want me to just sit ________ doing nothing?
Correct answer: around — sit around = spend time doing nothing useful.
4.Once we got to the country house, we just wanted to sit ________ and enjoy the scenery.
Correct answer: back — sit back = relax and not take action.
5.Why are you standing up? You should sit ________.
Correct answer: down — sit down = take a seat.
6.The photographer never had any trouble finding models to sit ________ him.
Correct answer: for — sit for = pose for an artist or photographer.
7.Her parents don't like her new career path. = Her new career path doesn't sit well ________ her parents.
Correct answer: with — sit well with someone = be acceptable or pleasing to them.
8.I can't make the meeting. Do you mind sitting ________ me? (= taking my place)
Correct answer: in for — sit in for someone = temporarily take their place.
9.We didn't finish the movie. We just couldn't sit ________ the whole thing.
Correct answer: through — sit through = endure something unpleasant or boring to the end.
10.His mom told him that if he didn't sit ________ in his chair, he would have bad posture.
Correct answer: up — sit up = hold your body in an upright position.
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