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