22.09: Practice time!
The phrasal verbs in this text are mixed up. Read the text and put them in the correct places. Remember to change their form if necessary.
A few months ago our company employed a new worker. Unfortunately, although he is a highly-skilled specialist, his everyday behaviour leaves much to be desired. It is not infrequent that he (1) _ makes _ somebody _ out _ – maybe not out of spite, but nobody likes to be laughed at, do they? I just can't (2) _ put down _ why he does that – maybe he tries to be funny or something. Honestly, his behaviour (3) _ pays _ me _ off _ him. In my opinion, the atmosphere in the office has deteriorated a lot recently. As it turns out, employing a valuable worker doesn't always (4) _ put off _.
Key
- puts … down
- make out
- puts … off
- pay off