Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 186 · 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.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) off
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) remove (b) sell (c) wear (d) cook
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) find by chance (b) search for (c) take care of (d) wait for
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) at (b) to (c) on (d) for
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) start working (b) build up (c) stop working (d) go downstairs
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) up (b) after (c) in (d) off
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) borrow (b) give for free (c) sell (d) keep
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) forget about (b) wait eagerly for (c) look straight ahead (d) be afraid of
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) give a gift (b) stand up (c) stop trying (d) keep going
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) down (b) off (c) up (d) in
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) off (b) after (c) down (d) across
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) off (b) out (c) up (d) in
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) off (c) on (d) away
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) cancel (c) shout (d) invite
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) across
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) up (b) off (c) in (d) down
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) cook (b) grow (c) increase (d) reduce
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) in
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) run indoors (c) avoid someone (d) meet by chance
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) out (b) up (c) on (d) after
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) mean (b) sit down (c) wait (d) argue
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) invent a story (b) tidy up (c) tell the truth (d) paint
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) build (b) tolerate (c) pick up (d) decorate
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) off
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go on (b) break a light (c) make a light go out (d) buy a light
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) in (b) across (c) up (d) after
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) off (b) out (c) after (d) across
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) up (b) off (c) on (d) out
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) up (c) on (d) off
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) look like a parent (b) run behind (c) take later (d) follow a road
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) arrive (b) refuse (c) build (d) accept
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) fight (b) be friendly (c) get angry (d) get lost
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) in (b) after (c) off (d) across
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) take care of (b) search for (c) look later (d) look behind
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) down (b) into (c) after (d) up
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) up (b) across (c) off (d) after
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) lose (b) keep (c) hold (d) submit
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) lie down (c) rise from bed (d) go to sleep
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) fall down (b) go downstairs (c) get angry (d) become quiet and relaxed
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) up (b) for (c) after (d) off

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