Phrasal Verbs A-B Error Correction

1. The police arrested the politician when they realized something didn't add up about his story.

    Correct

    Wrong

2. The criminal threatened to kill a hostage, but he backed on after an hour of negotiations.

    Correct

    Wrong

3. These graphs are confusing, but read my report where all the statistics are broken down more clearly.

    Correct

    Wrong

4. Let's break to tradition this year and visit my parents for Thanksgiving.

    Correct

    Wrong

5. We're bringing the meeting forward by a week because Mr. Willis is going to Japan.

    Correct

    Wrong

6. Your sister bumped up to an old friend in town yesterday. She was so happy.

    Correct

    Wrong

7. Everything was silent, then Jenny burst up laughing and soon everyone was laughing.

    Correct

    Wrong

8. He bought off the prison guard and managed to escape in the middle of the night.

    Correct

    Wrong