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