Phrasal Verbs: Relationships— B2 Vocabulary Exercises
Some of the most common — and most expressive — phrasal verbs in English describe how we connect, interact, and sometimes clash with the people around us.
This topic covers phrasal verbs used to talk about friendships, family, and social life, including get along with (to have a good relationship), fall out (to have an argument and stop being friends), look up to (to admire someone), and make up (to reconcile after a disagreement).
- Talk about personal relationships with natural, idiomatic English
- Understand these verbs in narratives, articles, and conversations
- Use them accurately in writing tasks and speaking tests
These phrasal verbs are especially useful for the B2 First Writing and Speaking papers, where describing people and relationships is a core skill.
Published April 11, 2026
Exercise 1 — Gap Fill Select
After their argument last week, Mark and Sue need to soon.
They decided to after arguing for months.
I enjoy spending time with them because we really .
Jamie refused to his sister, even though she asked him for help.
He finally decided to Emily with dinner at that new restaurant.
We usually at the mall on Fridays after school.
It's surprising how often siblings over small things.
They during a vacation, and haven't spoken since.
It's good to see that they after that big fight.
I didn't get to with my friends last weekend.
