Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 318 · 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 cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) after (b) out (c) across (d) off
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) up (b) across (c) down (d) after
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) stop working (b) start working (c) go downstairs (d) build up
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) in
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) after (b) on (c) out (d) up
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) sit down (b) argue (c) wait (d) mean
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) stop ringing (b) fall asleep (c) break (d) start ringing
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) in (c) across (d) away
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) give for free (b) borrow (c) sell (d) keep
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) tear a form (b) post a form (c) lose a form (d) complete a form
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) postpone (b) arrive (c) agree (d) wear
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) across
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) after (b) in (c) across (d) up
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) stand up (c) keep going (d) give a gift
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) out (b) off (c) up (d) in
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) remove clothes (b) buy (c) wear (d) wash
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) off (b) up (c) down (d) after
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) tell the truth (b) paint (c) tidy up (d) invent a story
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) look straight ahead (b) forget about (c) be afraid of (d) wait eagerly for
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) after (b) off (c) down (d) across
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) down
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have plenty (b) run outside (c) run very fast (d) have none left
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) keep (b) lose (c) submit (d) hold
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look later (b) look behind (c) search for (d) take care of
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) on (c) to (d) at
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) help (b) boast (c) hide (d) share
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) down
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) on (b) off (c) up (d) after
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) away (b) after (c) on (d) off
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) in (b) off (c) out (d) up
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) dream (c) stand up (d) stop sleeping
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) off
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) down
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) throw (b) lift (c) drop (d) push
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) in (b) off (c) up (d) down
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) lie down (b) go to sleep (c) rise from bed (d) sit down
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) up

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