Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 248 · 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 match was called ___ because of rain. (a) in (b) out (c) off (d) up
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) stand up (c) stop trying (d) give a gift
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) after (b) away (c) off (d) across
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) close your eyes (b) be careless (c) be careful (d) go out
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) at (b) for (c) on (d) to
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) forget a word (b) take care of (c) find in a dictionary (d) feel sad
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) rise from bed (c) go to sleep (d) lie down
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) into (c) down (d) after
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) throw (b) drop (c) lift (d) push
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) out (c) in (d) off
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) sit down (b) finish a trip (c) switch off (d) start a journey
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) share (b) boast (c) hide (d) help
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) across (b) down (c) off (d) after
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) take later (b) look like a parent (c) run behind (d) follow a road
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) cancel (c) shout (d) invite
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) on (b) after (c) up (d) off
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) in (b) across (c) off (d) after
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) off (c) on (d) up
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) build up (c) start working (d) stop working
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) search for (c) take care of (d) find by chance
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have none left (b) run very fast (c) have plenty (d) run outside
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) stay (b) return (c) sleep (d) escape
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) borrow (b) keep (c) give for free (d) sell
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) wait (b) mean (c) sit down (d) argue
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “bring up” mean? (a) forget a child (b) raise a child (c) punish (d) carry upstairs
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get lost (b) be friendly (c) fight (d) get angry
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) across
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) avoid someone (c) meet by chance (d) race someone
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) refuse (b) win (c) agree after resisting (d) attack
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) down
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) down (b) off (c) up (d) after
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) up (c) after (d) off
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) arrive (b) build (c) accept (d) refuse
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) go outside (c) discover (d) hide
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) across
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) wear (b) arrive (c) agree (d) postpone
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) breathe (b) sing (c) fly away (d) explode
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) off (b) into (c) after (d) up

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