1. When they failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut _________ the gas supply to the flat. A. down B. out C. across D. off 2. Ive learned to put _________ all the noise. A. up with B. out C. on D. off 3. - I need to get more exercise. - Why dont you take _________ tennis? A. over B. up C. along D. off 4. I wish the teacher wouldnt call _________ me in class. A. back B. in C. off D. on 5. What brought _________ your decision to quit your job? A. up B. off C. to D. about 6. I saw a jacket which I liked in the shop, so I went in and tried it _________ to see if it fitted me. A. on B. through C. away D. back 7. The customer had tried _________ some blouses but none of them suited her. A. at B. with C. in D. on 8. The passengers had to wait because the plane _________ off one hour late. A. took B. turned C. cut D. made 9. The taxi stopped. He got _________ it and entered the house. A. by B. on C. into D. out of 10. When the train arrived at Bristol, passengers in turn got _________ it. A. off B. by C. out D. into 11. He called _________ his girlfriend to talk to her. A. up B. at C. in D. off 12. Parents bring _________ their kids the best way they know how. A. off B. up C. about D. with 13. After you fill the application form _________ , sign it and date it. A. on B. off C. out D. with 14. Before you light ______ a cigarette, remember to ask for permission. A. up B. down C. on D. off