3. Change these sentences so that you could use phrasal verbs with to speak. 1) I will scold that boy the minute he gets in. 2) She has often supported the rights of working mothers. 3) "We went on a really boring trip." "I don't quite agree with you! I had a wonderful time!" 4. Could you speak louder please? We can't hear at the back. 5. If no one gives their opinion about this problem in public, things will never improve. 6) You must choose one person to represent the whole group. 7) The results of the exams are clear. 8) Speak in a louder voice so that people can hear you. 9) Our teacher always says good things about us. 10) Nothing will be done until more people have the courage to air their views.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak to" can be used instead of "scold."
2) She has often spoken up for the rights of working mothers.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak up for" can be used instead of "supported."
3) "We went on a really boring trip." "I don't quite speak with you! I had a wonderful time!"
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak with" can be used instead of "agree with."
4) Could you speak up please? We can't hear at the back.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak up" is already being used correctly in the sentence.
5) If no one speaks out about this problem in public, things will never improve.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak out" can be used instead of "gives their opinion."
6) You must speak for one person to represent the whole group.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak for" can be used instead of "choose."
7) The results of the exams speak for themselves.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak for itself" can be used instead of "are clear."
8) Speak up in a louder voice so that people can hear you.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak up" is already being used correctly in the sentence.
9) Our teacher always speaks highly of us.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak highly of" can be used instead of "says good things about."
10) Nothing will be done until more people have the courage to speak up.
Explanation: The phrasal verb "speak up" is already being used correctly in the sentence.