4. Complete the sentences with the appropriate phrasal verb. Mind the tenses.

Phrasal verbs (go)

This task requires completing sentences using the correct phrasal verb form of 'go', considering the context and tense. Below are the completed sentences with explanations.

Completed Sentences:

1. This sweater _______________ really well. (match)


2. The cat jumped onto the car and the alarm _______________. (continue)


3. I didn't mean to interrupt, but the meeting _______________. (go on)


4. Put the meat in the fridge, it will _______________ bad. (go)

Answers and Explanations:

1. This sweater goes really well.
   Explanation: Here, 'goes' is used in the sense of matching or looking good with something else. The simple present tense is appropriate for a general statement about the sweater's appearance.
2. The cat jumped onto the car and the alarm went off.
   Explanation: 'Went off' is the past tense of 'go off', meaning to activate or start making a noise (like an alarm).
3. I didn't mean to interrupt, but the meeting went on.
   Explanation: 'Went on' is the past tense of 'go on', meaning to continue. The sentence implies the meeting was already in progress and continued despite the interruption.
4. Put the meat in the fridge, it will go bad.
   Explanation: 'Go bad' means to spoil or become no longer fresh. The future tense 'will go' is used to predict the outcome if the meat is not refrigerated.