Second-hand smoke

get over = recuperate clog up = obstruct come down (with) = catch (an illness) fight off = defend against throw up = vomit dose up (on/ with) = medicate let up = cease or diminish lay low = make someone weak
Complete the sentences and the text below with these phrasal verbs:

21. Many children _____________an ear infection even before their first birthday.

22. High fat foods can____________ our arteries.

23. Most people ____________ a cold within two weeks.

24. The flu usually ___________people __________ for four to ten days.

25. The human body’s immune defences usually ___________ viruses.

Number of correct answers: _______

Mark: ____ Teacher: ________________

Answers:

Q	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
A	D	A	A	C	C	A	D	B	B	D	C	D	B	A	B
Q	16	17	18	19	20
A	C	D	B	D	B

21. come down

22. clog up

23. get over

24. lays/low

25. fight off