Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 359 · 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 “call off” mean? (a) shout (b) phone (c) invite (d) cancel
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) stop trying (c) stand up (d) give a gift
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) sit down (b) argue (c) wait (d) mean
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) finish a trip (c) start a journey (d) sit down
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) carry a bag (c) continue (d) stop
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) across (c) away (d) in
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) race someone (c) meet by chance (d) avoid someone
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) off (b) in (c) down (d) up
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) sell (b) borrow (c) give for free (d) keep
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) up (b) in (c) out (d) off
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) find by chance (c) search for (d) take care of
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) in (b) up (c) out (d) after
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) away
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) look like a parent (b) follow a road (c) run behind (d) take later
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 “put on” mean? (a) sell (b) wear (c) remove (d) cook
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) off (b) down (c) after (d) across
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) lie down (b) sit down (c) go to sleep (d) rise from bed
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) hold (b) keep (c) lose (d) submit
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) paint (b) invent a story (c) tidy up (d) tell the truth
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) after (c) off (d) up
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) plant trees (b) get smaller (c) become an adult (d) climb up
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) turn around (b) go to sleep (c) arrive (d) leave
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) after (b) up (c) down (d) across
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) off (b) away (c) on (d) after
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) across (b) down (c) up (d) after
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) off (c) out (d) in
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) to (b) for (c) at (d) on
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) out (b) off (c) across (d) after
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) come back (b) cross a road (c) find by chance (d) lose by chance
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) down
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) up (b) off (c) on (d) away
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) after (b) up (c) on (d) out
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) out (b) up (c) after (d) off
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) across (b) in (c) after (d) up

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