Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 384 · 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 “take off” mean? (a) remove clothes (b) wear (c) wash (d) buy
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) carry a bag (c) stop (d) continue
3. 3.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
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) lose a form (b) post a form (c) complete a form (d) tear a form
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) argue (b) sit down (c) mean (d) wait
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) in (b) up (c) off (d) out
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) to (c) on (d) at
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) down
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) off (b) up (c) down (d) in
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) across
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) build up (b) stop working (c) go downstairs (d) start working
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) off (b) into (c) up (d) after
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) off (b) out (c) after (d) across
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) down
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) invite (b) phone (c) shout (d) cancel
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) escape (b) return (c) stay (d) sleep
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) after
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) in (b) across (c) after (d) off
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run outside (b) run very fast (c) have none left (d) have plenty
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) off
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) off (b) after (c) in (d) across
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) look behind (c) take care of (d) look later
25. 25.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
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) off (b) up (c) across (d) after
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) sell (c) borrow (d) give for free
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) run behind (b) follow a road (c) look like a parent (d) take later
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) on (b) out (c) after (d) up
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) on
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) off (b) in (c) up (d) down
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) leave (c) turn around (d) arrive
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) up
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get angry (b) fight (c) get lost (d) be friendly
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) remove (b) cook (c) sell (d) wear
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) into (b) after (c) down (d) up
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) find by chance (b) come back (c) lose by chance (d) cross a road
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) find in a dictionary (b) feel sad (c) take care of (d) forget a word
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) on

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