Put the correct particle into the blanks below.  There’s one extra.

                    around        back        behind            of           on          out         over      up          up         

1. I know you just left, but I need  you to come _____ and pick _____ some documents you left _______.

2. Things here are so hectic lately—I’m _____ to my neck in reports, and since we’re moving offices, I’m running ______ like a madman from here to there!

3. Plus, I have to sort _____ some technical issues this morning before I can get started.

4. I know I’m running late, sorry, but I’m ___ my way and will be there shortly!

5. Could you get hold ___ the sales department, please?

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Answers:

1. back, up, behind
2. up, around
3. out
4. on
5. of

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