Matching Pairs Phrasal Verbs - Focus and AttentionOnline version Match the correct pairs. by Eilidh 1 Slip away 2 Fall behind 3 Pay attention to 4 Set aside 5 Jot down 6 Zone out 7 Cut back on 8 Block out 9 Focus on Reserve somthing for future use (often time) Lose concentration or become mentally distant. Prevent or ignore distractions or unwanted input. Concentrate on or carefully observe something. Gradually disappear or be lost Reduce your consumption of something Fail to keep up with others Quickly write down brief notes Direct all attention toward something specific 1 I put my headphones in so I can________ the noise. 2 I was stuggling to keep up with them so I eventually______. 3 You should ________________ what she is saying as it is really important. 4 I need to ___________ some time so that I can plan the party. 5 If I don't write down my idea straightaway it will ___________ from me and I'll forget. 6 If I want to lose weight I might need to ____________ on the crisps I eat. 7 I prefer_______________ ideas on paper before writing them on my laptop. 8 When he speaks in his monotone voice I often __________. fell behind slip away zone out jotting down pay attention to cut back on set aside block out