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The idiomatic expressions called phrasal verbs consist of a verb conjugated in any tense plus a preposition or adverb. The meaning of said verb will change depending on its complement, which is why learning the extensive list of English phrasal verbs can be a challenge.
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Sentences with phrasal verbs with the verb fill
Here we show you some examples of phrasal verbs that include the verb fill in sentences translated into Spanish.
Phrasal verb fill in
Fill in in present simple.
‘Fill in the form and then sign it.’ (‘Complete the form and then sign it’).
Phrasal verb fill out
Fill out in present perfect.
‘I have filled out since I was 17.’ (‘I have gained weight since I was 17’).
Phrasal verb fill up
Fill up in past simple.
‘I filled up the petrol tank.’ (‘I filled the gas tank’).
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The different phrasal verbs with fill
The verb to fill, by itself, has many meanings, all different. Therefore, it also has many types of phrasal verbs, of which we share the following:
- Fill in for (sb) (to substitute for)
Some teachers had to fill in for most of their colleagues because they had been vaccinated. (Many teachers had to substitute for most of their colleagues because they had been vaccinated).
- Fill in (to substitute, to replace).
When my boss leaves the office, I usually have to fill in. (When my boss leaves the office, I usually have to substitute him).
- Fill (sb) in (on) (to update, to bring up to date).
Every time I get to my mother’s home, she fills me in on everything. (Every time I get to my mother’s house, she updates me on everything).
- Fill (sth) out or fill out (sth) (to complete, to fill in, to fill out)
You should make sure to fill out the form rightly. (You should make sure to complete the form correctly).
Practice the phrasal verbs with fill
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the correct phrasal verb: fill (sth) in / fill in / fill in for (sb) / fill (sb) in / fill out (sth) / fill out / fill up
- It took me one hour to _____ the application form as I didn’t have my glasses. (I took one hour to fill out the form as I didn’t have my glasses).
- If he ____ his personal data __ this website, he will be able to enroll in this high school. (If he fills in his personal data on this website, he will be able to enroll in this high school).
- Would you mind helping me _________ these documents please? (Would you mind helping me fill out these documents please?).
- I haven’t gone to the university for three weeks, would you mind ______ me ___ ? (I haven’t gone to the university for three weeks, would you mind filling me in?).
- My brother was supposed to ____ __ ___ me one hour ago to look after my mother, but he hasn’t arrived yet. (My brother was supposed to fill in for me one hour ago to look after my mother, but he hasn’t arrived yet).
- The seats on the bus were _________ fast. (The seats on the bus were filling up fast).
- My workmate got sick so I am _________ ___. (My coworker got sick so I am filling in).
- I must go to the gym as soon as possible, I am _______ ___ very fast. (I must go to the gym as soon as possible, I am filling out very fast).
Answers: 1. fill out, 2. fills … in, 3. fill out (sth), 4. filling …. in, 5. fill in for, 6. filling up, 7. filling in, 8. filling out.
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