PHRASAL VERBS WITH STAND — EXERCISE 1 (ESL)
level: Advanced (C1/C2)
Stand phrasal verbs frequently carry meanings related to loyalty, confrontation, and endurance, so they tend to appear in emotionally or socially significant contexts. Several of these combinations are highly idiomatic, and their meanings cannot be deduced from the parts alone. Definitions are provided in brackets throughout.
Choose the correct preposition to complete each of the following sentences.
1.He really stands ________ ( = is different from) from the other students.
Correct answer: out — stand out = be noticeably different or distinctive from others.
2.I'm not going to stand ________ ( = tolerate) this!
Correct answer: for — stand for = tolerate or put up with something.
3.I stood ________ ( = substituted, took his place) for the class president while he was away.
Correct answer: in — stand in for = substitute for someone, take their place temporarily.
4.You have to learn how to stand ________ yourself. ( = defend yourself)
Correct answer: up for — stand up for = defend yourself or someone else.
5.I can't believe he stood me ________. ( = didn't show up for a meeting, date, etc.)
Correct answer: up — stand someone up = fail to appear for a planned meeting or date.
6.The workers were brave enough to stand ________ the boss. ( = to confront him without fear)
Correct answer: up to — stand up to = confront someone or something without fear.
7.The other judges stood ________ the proceedings. ( = watched the proceedings closely)
Correct answer: over — stand over = watch or supervise closely.
8.She always stands ________ ( = remains loyal to) her friends.
Correct answer: by — stand by = remain loyal to, support.
9.He is the only candidate that stands ________ ( = supports) animal rights.
Correct answer: for — stand for = support a cause or principle.
10.Please stand ________ ( = wait) while we fix the problem.
Correct answer: by — stand by = wait, remain ready.
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