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Phrasal verbs with Set

Phrasal Verbs	Meaning	Examples
set about	to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way.	He set about* fixing the car right away.*
set aside	to reserve or save something for a specific purpose.	They set aside* money each month for their vacation.*
set down	To write something or record it officially.	The rules are clearly set down* in the handbook.*
set in	When something unpleasant begins and seems likely to continue.	Winter has set in* earlier than expected this year.*
set off	To begin a journey or start a process.	We set off* early to avoid the traffic.*
set to	To begin doing something with energy and determination.	After the break, they set to* work cleaning the garage.*
set up	To establish or arrange something.	They set up* a new company to sell eco-friendly products.*
set upon	To attack someone suddenly.	The hikers were set upon* by a pack of wild dogs.*
set forth	To explain or present something clearly.	The theory was set forth* in her latest paper.*

Exercise

Instructions:
Choose the correct phrasal verb from the list below and use the correct tense. Each verb is used once. Pay attention to the meaning and grammatical structure.

Word Bank:
set about – set aside – set down – set in – set off – set to – set up – set upon – set forth

As the rain __________ just after noon, the campers were forced to abandon their hike and return to shelter.
Before writing her thesis, Maria carefully __________ her research goals and methodology.
The team __________ their tasks with determination, eager to complete the project before the deadline.
We __________ at dawn to begin our trek across the Andes.
He was suddenly __________ by a group of masked men in the alleyway.
The new professor __________ a weekly seminar series to promote interdisciplinary dialogue.
She __________ preparing for the bar exam with such intensity that she barely took any breaks.
The judge __________ the final ruling in a 25-page document, citing numerous precedents.
It’s important to __________ some time each day for reading and reflection, especially during exam season.

Answer Key:

set in
set forth
set to
set off
set upon
set up
set about
set down

9. set aside

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