I want to believe my friend Jenny, but her story about the kidnapping simply doesn't add _________.
up
to
on
in
Cuando se habla de una historia o explicación, <i>add up</i> significa que tenga sentido. En otros contextos puede significar sumar > <i>After reviewing the calculations, they saw that the numbers added up.</i>
Robert and Kelsey can’t seem to get _________ with each other. They’re constantly arguing.
along
across
by
over
<i><link>Get along</link></i> significa ser o seguir siendo amigable. Esto es frecuentemente seguido por <i>with each other</i>. Ejemplo: <example>If you get along so well with each other, why won't you meet more often for a chat or a game?</example>
Laura broke up with you a month ago - it’s time for you to move _________.
on
up
along
in
<i>To move on</i> significa ir a un lugar, tema, o actividad distinta: <i>Let's put that issue aside and move on.</i>
Someone broke _________ the office last night and stole all the computers!
into
on
up
off
<i>Broke</i> es el tiempo pasado de break. <i>To break into</i> significa entrar ilegalmente a una casa o edificio cerrado, generalmente rompiendo una cerradura.
I need to get something out of the safe. Can you help me figure _________ how to open this lock?
out
in
on
to
<i>Figure out</i> significa encontrar una respuesta o solución (a algo).
My professor always seems to call _________ me when I’m not paying attention.
on
out
off
up
<i>To call on (someone)</i> significa pedirle a alguien que responda una pregunta.
Check _________ this cat video. It’s really funny!
out
for
on
up
En inglés informal, <i>check out</i> significa mirar algo. <i>Check out</i> también puede significar examinar algo para encontrar problemas, o irse y pagar por el cuarto de hotel.
We have one hour left to set _________ for the party.
up
against
in
back
<i>Set up</i> significa prepararse para algo poniendo cosas donde tienen que estar. También significa organizar > <i>I’m going to set up a meeting with our boss</i>. Adicionalmente puede significar establecer > <i>He set up a charity on behalf of his family.</i>
The space center officials called _________ the flight to the moon because they discovered a leak in the fuel tank.
off
to
on
up
<i>To call off</i> significa cancelar (un evento, reunión, etc).
She works _________ at the gym twice a week.
out
up
over
through
<i>Work out</i> significa hacer ejercicio para mejorar la salud o condición física. <i>Work out</i> también puede significar terminar de una manera deseada o exitosa > <i>Our plan worked out perfectly.</i>
