Phrasal Verbs: Problems & Decisions— B2 Vocabulary Exercises
When things go wrong — or when you need to make a choice — English speakers reach for a specific set of phrasal verbs. This topic focuses on the language of dealing with difficulties and making decisions at B2 level.
You will work with expressions like figure out (to find a solution), put off (to postpone), run into (to encounter a problem), weigh up (to consider options), and get around (to find a way past an obstacle).
- Describe problems and their solutions using natural English
- Express indecision, delay, and resolution accurately
- Recognise these verbs in reading and listening texts
These phrasal verbs appear frequently in B2 First exam tasks, as well as in everyday professional and academic situations.
Published April 10, 2026
Exercise 1 — Gap Fill Select
When the car suddenly decided to , we had to call a mechanic.
She managed to the total cost of the project in the end.
He couldn't why his application was rejected.
We need to the new schedule before next week.
The meeting was due to scheduling conflicts.
It that the instructions were for a different model.
The printer stopped working as soon as we paper.
We need to a solution to this problem before it gets worse.
I've been trying to the mess in my office all day.
The team of time before they could finish the project.
