Pass - Phrasal Verbs

It has been a while since we focused on a group of phrasal verbs. In this lesson, we focus on those phrasal verbs that begin with the verb ‘pass’. First read the definitions of the phrasal verbs and then see if you can choose the correct one for each sentence. I know phrasal verbs are really difficult to remember as they all sound so similar, so this time I’ve decided to be extra kind and use each phrasal verb in two examples to help you learn. Aren’t I lovely?! Let me know how you get on.

Pass away - a polite or kind way to say someone has died.
Pass off - to try and convince someone that something is real.
Pass on - to transfer information.
Pass on (something)- to say no to something, usually an invitation.
Pass out - to faint, or become unconscious.
Pass up - to not take advantage of an opportunity.

Lesson by Caroline

• 1. She tried to ___ her watch as a Rolex, but I knew it was a fake!
  
  pass off
  pass out
  pass on
  
  
• 2. Please can you tell Ruth that swimming is cancelled and ask her to ___ the message to Adelle.
  
  Pass away
  pass on
  Pass off
  
  
• 3. I never should've ___ on that scholarship to study ballet in America. I really regret it.
  
  passed out
  passed up
  passed off
  
  
• 4. That aerobics class was exhausting, I thought I was going to ___!
  
  pass up
  pass out
  pass off
  
  
• 5. I thought I ___ that we pushed the interview forward an hour, but she obviously didn't get the message.
  
  passed up
  passed on
  passed away
  
  
• 6. Her Grandmother just ___, so be gentle with her.
  
  passed off
  passed away
  passed up
  
  
• 7. I think I'll ___ the zoo next week, I just don't have the cash.
  
  pass out
  pass on
  pass up
  
  
• 8. The shop assistant tried to ___ that necklace as really valuable, but the customer saw right through her.
  
  pass up
  pass off
  pass away
  
  
• 9. It's a comfort to think that she ___ peacefully, in her sleep.
  
  passed away
  passed up
  passed out
  
  
• 10. I wish I hadn't ___ going to the pub now. They all had a really good time.
  
  passed up
  passed out
  passed on
  
  
• 11. She ___ really suddenly. One minute she was standing, the next she was on the floor. She was ok after a few seconds.
  
  passed out
  passed up
  passed away
  
  
• 12. No one should ever ___ on tea with the Queen!
  
  pass out
  pass away
  pass up