Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 341 · 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: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) on (b) at (c) for (d) to
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) postpone (b) agree (c) wear (d) arrive
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) tear a form (b) lose a form (c) complete a form (d) post a form
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go out (b) buy a light (c) make a light go on (d) break a light
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) start a journey (b) sit down (c) switch off (d) finish a trip
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) in (b) down (c) up (d) off
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) find by chance (c) search for (d) take care of
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) up
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) down
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) invite (b) cancel (c) shout (d) phone
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) build (b) arrive (c) accept (d) refuse
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) across (b) off (c) out (d) after
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) keep going (c) give a gift (d) stand up
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) up (b) on (c) off (d) out
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) mean (b) argue (c) wait (d) sit down
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) rise from bed (c) lie down (d) go to sleep
18. 18.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
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) plant trees (b) get smaller (c) become an adult (d) climb up
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) stop ringing (b) break (c) start ringing (d) fall asleep
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) refuse (b) win (c) agree after resisting (d) attack
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) after (b) across (c) down (d) up
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) take care of (c) look later (d) look behind
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) give for free (b) borrow (c) keep (d) sell
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) take later (b) follow a road (c) run behind (d) look like a parent
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have none left (b) run outside (c) have plenty (d) run very fast
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) return (b) sleep (c) stay (d) escape
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) away (c) off (d) on
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) off (b) out (c) up (d) in
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) down (b) up (c) across (d) after
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) on (b) up (c) after (d) out
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) down (c) across (d) off
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) cook (b) reduce (c) grow (d) increase
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) close your eyes (b) go out (c) be careless (d) be careful
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) hide (c) discover (d) go outside
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) decorate (b) pick up (c) build (d) tolerate
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) build up (b) go downstairs (c) start working (d) stop working
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) up (b) out (c) after (d) off
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) explode (b) breathe (c) fly away (d) sing
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) in (b) across (c) after (d) off

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