Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 172 · 40 questions

Word tip (Verb + small word = new meaning): Treat the verb and the small word as one unit with its own meaning. Use the sentence to guess the meaning: “The match was called off because of rain” = cancelled. Changing the small word changes the meaning: look after (take care of), look up (find in a dictionary).

1. 1.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look later (b) search for (c) take care of (d) look behind
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) return (b) escape (c) stay (d) sleep
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) off (b) down (c) after (d) up
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) up
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) wear (b) agree (c) arrive (d) postpone
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) arrive (b) leave (c) go to sleep (d) turn around
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) along (b) up (c) after (d) off
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) keep going (c) give a gift (d) stand up
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) in
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) lose by chance (b) come back (c) find by chance (d) cross a road
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) explode (b) fly away (c) sing (d) breathe
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) down (b) after (c) into (d) up
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) up (b) in (c) off (d) after
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) climb up (b) become an adult (c) get smaller (d) plant trees
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) fight (b) get lost (c) get angry (d) be friendly
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) carry a bag (c) continue (d) stop
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) sleep (b) leave (c) stop (d) continue
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) hold (b) keep (c) lose (d) submit
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) off (b) up (c) for (d) after
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) on
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) look straight ahead (b) be afraid of (c) forget about (d) wait eagerly for
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) pick up (b) decorate (c) tolerate (d) build
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) off (b) for (c) up (d) after
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) post a form (b) tear a form (c) lose a form (d) complete a form
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careless (b) be careful (c) close your eyes (d) go out
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) off (b) up (c) down (d) in
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) in (b) off (c) up (d) out
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) cancel (b) phone (c) invite (d) shout
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) stop ringing (b) fall asleep (c) break (d) start ringing
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) down
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) off (b) in (c) after (d) across
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) after (b) down (c) up (d) across
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) build (b) refuse (c) arrive (d) accept
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) borrow (c) sell (d) give for free
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) on (b) up (c) after (d) off
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) get angry (b) fall down (c) go downstairs (d) become quiet and relaxed
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) grow (b) reduce (c) cook (d) increase

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