Dressing Up Worksheet
1 Which phrasal verbs would be appropriate to use in these situations? Underline the
most suitable one, then write a sentence.
Example In a shop try on/dream up
I’d like to try on these jeans please.
a. When altering or changing clothes dress up/take up
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b. When designing clothes draw up/dress down
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c. When wearing casual clothes dress down/dress up
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d. When displaying clothes show off/dash off
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e. When discussing the quality of clothes grow into/fall apart
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f. When having ideas about clothes dream up/put together
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2 Look at this list of clothes. Which ones are worn on the top of the body (write T), the
bottom of the body (write B) or the whole body (write W).
dress trousers suit blouse shirt
b. Don’t draw too much out money from the bank. We need to save this week
shorts briefs skirt dungarees bra
jeans scarf jacket swimming trunks cardigan
c. I paid the cheques in, and checked my bank balance.
vest jumper tie belt coat
d. I suggest that shop you around before buying a new TV.
3 Collocations: Match the phrasal verbs to the examples. Underline the odd one out.
Example try on some jeans/a new suit/fashion
a. dress up in trainers/as a pirate/in high heels
b. take in a few centimetres/a design/a dress
c. grow into these shoes/these trousers/these fashion collections
d. dream up an idea/a design/a suit
e. put on your friends/your friend’s clothes/your friend’s shoes
Author: Louise Delahay
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