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