PDF: Bring about, back, down, in, up, forward

Vocabulary

bring about		もたらす
bring back		引き戻す
bring down		下げる
bring in		持ち込む
bring up		育てる
bring forward		前倒しにする

Match the words and phrases

1.	bring about   -		-   __________ children
2.	bring back   -		-   __________ memories
3.	bring down   -		-   __________ the laundry
4.	bring in   -		-   __________ change
5.	bring up   -		-   __________ a meeting
6.	bring forward   -		-   __________ prices

Fill in the blanks

1.	Hard work can __________ success.
2.	An old photo album can __________ memories.
3.	The shop __________ the cost of their winter clothes.
4.	Please __________ your homework tomorrow.
5.	It takes effort to __________ well-behaved kids.
6.	The boss decided to __________ the meeting to Monday.

Complete the conversations

1.	A:	Should I __________ my homework tomorrow?
	B:	Yes, I'd like to review it during the lesson.
2.	A:	Will the store __________ the prices during the sale?
	B:	Yes, they usually lower the prices a lot then.
3.	A:	Does this old photo album __________ memories for you?
	B:	Yes, it reminds me of so many special moments.
4.	A:	Do you think our project can __________ change?
	B:	Definitely, it can make a real difference.
5.	A:	Is it hard to __________ children?
	B:	Yes. Raising kids takes a lot of effort.
6.	A:	Can we __________ the meeting to Monday?
	B:	Sure, I'll reschedule it for you.

English meanings

Bring about: To cause something to happen.

Bring back: To make you remember something.

Bring down: To reduce or decrease.

Bring in: To carry or take something inside.

Bring up: To raise or educate.

Bring forward: To move something to an earlier time or date.

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Match-up - Answers

1.	bring about change
2.	bring back memories
3.	bring down prices
4.	bring in the laundry
5.	bring up children
6.	bring forward a meeting

Fill in the blanks - Answers

1.	Hard work can bring about success.
2.	An old photo album can bring back memories.
3.	The shop brought down the cost of their winter clothes.
4.	Please bring in your homework tomorrow.
5.	It takes effort to bring up well-behaved kids.
6.	The boss decided to bring forward the meeting to Monday.

Complete the conversations - Answers

1.	A:	Should I bring in my homework tomorrow?
	B:	Yes, I'd like to review it during the lesson.
2.	A:	Will the store bring down the prices during the sale?
	B:	Yes, they usually lower the prices a lot then.
3.	A:	Does this old photo album bring back memories for you?
	B:	Yes, it reminds me of so many special moments.
4.	A:	Do you think our project can bring about change?
	B:	Definitely, it can make a real difference.
5.	A:	Is it hard to bring up children?
	B:	Yes. Raising kids takes a lot of effort.
6.	A:	Can we bring forward the meeting to Monday?
	B:	Sure, I'll reschedule it for you.

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