Complete the sentences. Use a verb + away or back.
EXAMPLE:
A: I’m going out now. B: OK. What time will you ***?
ANSWER:
be back
Correct:
Incorrect:
I was away all day yesterday. I got back very late.
I haven’t seen our neighbours for a while. I think they must be away. (*have gone away* is also possible but don’t use it.)
A: I’m going out now. B: OK. What time will you be back?
A man was trying to break into a car. When he saw me, he ran away.
I smiled at him, but he didn’t smile back.
If you cheat in the exam, you might get away with it. But you might get caught.
Be careful! That’s an electric fence. keep away from it. (*keep back* is also possible but don’t use it.)