B) Match each verb on the left with its closest antonym (opposite meaning) on the right. rise a) plummet
raise b) be flat
take off c) bottom out
expand d) fall
fluctuate e) lower
peak f) shrink
C) Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb from the box.
bounce back bottom out bring down level off pick up put up slip back take off
If your prices are too high, you have to …………………. them ………………….. .
If your prices are too low, you have to …………………. Them ………………….. .
If sales reach their lowest level, they ……………………….. .
If sales recover after a period of downward movement, they …………………….. .
If sales go up a little after being flat for some time, they ………………………. .
If sales go up a lot after being flat for some time, they ……………………….. .
If profits were going up - or down - and then become stable, they ………………………….. .
If profits go down a little after a period of growth, they ……………………………. .
D) Underline the correct words in italics. The verbs 'rise' and 'grow' are similar. However, rise / grow is more common for longer periods of time, and where there is a total increase in size (eg describing the economy).
The phrasal verb 'grow up' refers to the change from being a child to being an adult. It can also / cannot be used to refer to things like profits, the economy.
The phrasal verb 'fall down' refers to movement towards the ground. It can also / cannot be used to refer to things like sales, profits.
We can 'raise / lower' prices or 'put up / bring down' prices. However, the first two examples / last two examples are slightly more formal, and can refer to a change in the level or standard of something as well as prices.
