Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 305 · 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 “turn down” mean? (a) accept (b) arrive (c) build (d) refuse
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) be afraid of (b) look straight ahead (c) forget about (d) wait eagerly for
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) after (b) down (c) off (d) up
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) up (b) down (c) across (d) after
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) lie down (b) sit down (c) go to sleep (d) rise from bed
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) on (c) away (d) off
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) sit down (c) finish a trip (d) start a journey
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) up (b) after (c) down (d) across
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) off (b) up (c) for (d) after
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) continue (b) carry a bag (c) stop (d) lift up
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) discover (c) go outside (d) hide
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) off (b) away (c) on (d) up
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) find by chance (b) come back (c) lose by chance (d) cross a road
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careless (b) be careful (c) go out (d) close your eyes
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) agree after resisting (b) attack (c) win (d) refuse
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) invite (b) shout (c) cancel (d) phone
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) fall asleep (b) break (c) start ringing (d) stop ringing
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) off (b) along (c) up (d) after
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) across (b) in (c) after (d) away
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) turn around (b) leave (c) arrive (d) go to sleep
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) reduce (b) grow (c) cook (d) increase
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) up
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wash (b) wear (c) buy (d) remove clothes
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) down
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) tell the truth (b) paint (c) invent a story (d) tidy up
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) out (b) off (c) up (d) on
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get lost (b) fight (c) get angry (d) be friendly
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) to (b) at (c) for (d) on
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) climb up (b) plant trees (c) get smaller (d) become an adult
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) off (b) in (c) down (d) up
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) out (b) off (c) in (d) up
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) down (c) after (d) into
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) start working (c) build up (d) stop working
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) stand up (c) give a gift (d) keep going
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) buy a light (b) make a light go out (c) break a light (d) make a light go on
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) up (b) after (c) on (d) off

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