Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 406 · 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 match was called ___ because of rain. (a) off (b) up (c) in (d) out
2. 2.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
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) build up (b) go downstairs (c) start working (d) stop working
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) off (c) on (d) up
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) up (b) for (c) off (d) after
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) in (b) across (c) after (d) up
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) up (c) after (d) off
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) continue (b) stop (c) carry a bag (d) lift up
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) off (b) out (c) on (d) up
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look later (b) take care of (c) search for (d) look behind
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) down (b) after (c) across (d) up
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) take care of (b) find by chance (c) wait for (d) search for
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.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) into (b) up (c) after (d) off
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) finish a trip (b) switch off (c) sit down (d) start a journey
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go on (b) make a light go out (c) break a light (d) buy a light
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wear (b) wash (c) remove clothes (d) buy
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) fall down (c) get angry (d) become quiet and relaxed
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) give a gift (c) stand up (d) keep going
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) after (b) down (c) up (d) across
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) hold (b) submit (c) lose (d) keep
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) up
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) arrive (b) wear (c) postpone (d) agree
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) across (b) off (c) after (d) out
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) go out (b) close your eyes (c) be careful (d) be careless
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) up (b) after (c) on (d) off
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) follow a road (b) look like a parent (c) take later (d) run behind
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) turn around (b) leave (c) go to sleep (d) arrive
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) down (b) in (c) up (d) off
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) in (b) out (c) off (d) up
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) forget about (b) look straight ahead (c) wait eagerly for (d) be afraid of
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) take care of (b) feel sad (c) find in a dictionary (d) forget a word
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) build (b) decorate (c) tolerate (d) pick up
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) meet by chance (b) race someone (c) run indoors (d) avoid someone
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) on
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) escape (b) stay (c) sleep (d) return
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) shout (b) invite (c) cancel (d) phone
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) out (b) off (c) up (d) after
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) borrow (c) sell (d) give for free

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