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B1

Applications and verb partners Exercises

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Applications and verb partners · B1. This card teaches “apply for” in the sense formally ask to be considered for something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “take part in” in the sense participate in an activity. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Practise 6 meanings and useful combinations in 12 original tasks. Level labels are editorial guidance, not certification.

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apply for

formally ask to be considered for something
In a sentence

You can apply for the scholarship online.

You can apply for the scholarship online.

Useful combinations
apply for a jobapply for permission

Word forms & family

applicationapplicant

Similar meanings & paraphrases

submit an application for

These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.

This card teaches “apply for” in the sense formally ask to be considered for something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

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apply for / take part in

This card teaches “apply for” in the sense formally ask to be considered for something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “take part in” in the sense participate in an activity. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

You can apply for the scholarship online.

depend on / belong to

This card teaches “depend on” in the sense need or be determined by something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “belong to” in the sense be owned by someone. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Our picnic plans depend on the weather.

deal with / succeed in

This card teaches “deal with” in the sense handle a situation or problem. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “succeed in” in the sense achieve what you were trying to do. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

The receptionist can deal with your booking problem.

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Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

To ask formally to be considered for the advertised job, I need to ___ it.

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This card teaches “deal with” in the sense handle a situation or problem. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “succeed in” in the sense achieve what you were trying to do. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

The receptionist can deal with your booking problem.
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apply for / take part in

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This card teaches “apply for” in the sense formally ask to be considered for something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “take part in” in the sense participate in an activity. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

You can apply for the scholarship online.
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depend on / belong to

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This card teaches “depend on” in the sense need or be determined by something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “belong to” in the sense be owned by someone. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Our picnic plans depend on the weather.
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Applications and verb partners

B1
apply for

apply for

formally ask to be considered for something

depend on

depend on

need or be determined by something

deal with

deal with

handle a situation or problem

take part in

take part in

participate in an activity

belong to

belong to

be owned by someone

succeed in

succeed in

achieve what you were trying to do

Questions & answers

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D01 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

To ask formally to be considered for the advertised job, I need to ___ it.

  1. succeed in
  2. belong to
  3. apply for
  4. depend on
Answer & explanation
apply for

Here “apply for” means formally ask to be considered for something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “apply for a job”.

R01 · Meaning & use review

Sam plans to apply for a job at the new library.

Which meaning of “apply for” is used in this sentence?

  1. say something is a good choice
  2. state that something is true, without necessarily proving it
  3. formally ask to be considered for something
  4. reserve something in advance
Answer & explanation
formally ask to be considered for something

Here “apply for” means formally ask to be considered for something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “apply for a job”.

D02 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Whether we can sail will be determined by the wind. Our plans ___ the weather.

  1. apply for
  2. belong to
  3. take part in
  4. depend on
Answer & explanation
depend on

Here “depend on” means need or be determined by something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “depend on the weather”.

R02 · Meaning & use review

The outdoor concert will depend on the weather that evening.

Which meaning of “depend on” is used in this sentence?

  1. achieve what you were trying to do
  2. participate in an activity
  3. need or be determined by something
  4. be owned by someone
Answer & explanation
need or be determined by something

Here “depend on” means need or be determined by something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “depend on the weather”.

P01 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

The desk handles complaints. Its staff ___ problems reported by guests.

  1. deal with
  2. belong to
  3. take part in
  4. apply for
Answer & explanation
deal with

Here “deal with” means handle a situation or problem. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “deal with a complaint”.

R03 · Meaning & use review

Our support team will deal with your missing order.

Which meaning of “deal with” is used in this sentence?

  1. handle a situation or problem
  2. think carefully about a possibility
  3. say something is a good choice
  4. stay away from or prevent doing something
Answer & explanation
handle a situation or problem

Here “deal with” means handle a situation or problem. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “deal with a complaint”.

P02 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We want to participate rather than just watch. We will ___ the race.

  1. depend on
  2. take part in
  3. deal with
  4. belong to
Answer & explanation
take part in

Here “take part in” means participate in an activity. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “take part in a race”.

R04 · Meaning & use review

Twenty students will take part in the school chess competition.

Which meaning of “take part in” is used in this sentence?

  1. participate in an activity
  2. need or be determined by something
  3. be owned by someone
  4. carry out a systematic investigation
Answer & explanation
participate in an activity

Here “take part in” means participate in an activity. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “take part in a race”.

P03 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

That bicycle is Marta’s property. It must ___ Marta.

  1. belong to
  2. deal with
  3. succeed in
  4. take part in
Answer & explanation
belong to

Here “belong to” means be owned by someone. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “belong to a friend”.

R05 · Meaning & use review

These red gloves belong to my sister, not to me.

Which meaning of “belong to” is used in this sentence?

  1. be owned by someone
  2. achieve what you were trying to do
  3. participate in an activity
  4. need or be determined by something
Answer & explanation
be owned by someone

Here “belong to” means be owned by someone. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “belong to a friend”.

P04 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

After many attempts, they achieved their goal. They did ___ finding a solution.

  1. apply for
  2. depend on
  3. belong to
  4. succeed in
Answer & explanation
succeed in

Here “succeed in” means achieve what you were trying to do. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “succeed in finding a solution”.

R06 · Meaning & use review

After several attempts, Jo succeeded in opening the locked box.

Which meaning of “succeed in” is used in this sentence?

  1. achieve what you were trying to do
  2. stay away from or prevent doing something
  3. think carefully about a possibility
  4. make a choice after considering possibilities
Answer & explanation
achieve what you were trying to do

Here “succeed in” means achieve what you were trying to do. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “succeed in finding a solution”.

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