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