Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 513 · 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 “get up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) sit down (c) rise from bed (d) lie down
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) in (c) across (d) after
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “bring up” mean? (a) carry upstairs (b) punish (c) raise a child (d) forget a child
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) reduce (b) increase (c) cook (d) grow
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) start a journey (c) sit down (d) finish a trip
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) off (b) in (c) down (d) up
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) up (b) off (c) after (d) across
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) up (b) off (c) after (d) across
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) boast (c) help (d) share
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) arrive (b) wear (c) agree (d) postpone
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) after (b) up (c) off (d) across
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) across
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) decorate (b) pick up (c) tolerate (d) build
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) discover (c) hide (d) go outside
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) out (b) off (c) after (d) up
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run very fast (b) run outside (c) have plenty (d) have none left
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) on (b) after (c) up (d) off
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) into
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) take care of (b) forget a word (c) feel sad (d) find in a dictionary
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) out (b) across (c) after (d) off
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) up (b) down (c) across (d) after
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) on (b) up (c) out (d) after
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) buy a light (b) break a light (c) make a light go out (d) make a light go on
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careful (b) close your eyes (c) go out (d) be careless
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) leave (b) turn around (c) go to sleep (d) arrive
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) off
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) off (c) after (d) up
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) shout (c) cancel (d) invite
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) invent a story (b) tidy up (c) tell the truth (d) paint
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) down
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) refuse (b) accept (c) arrive (d) build
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) down (b) up (c) after (d) across
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) stop working (b) start working (c) build up (d) go downstairs
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) cross a road (b) come back (c) lose by chance (d) find by chance
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) on (b) up (c) after (d) off
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) return (b) sleep (c) stay (d) escape
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) take care of (b) look later (c) look behind (d) search for
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) get angry (b) go downstairs (c) fall down (d) become quiet and relaxed
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) up (c) off (d) on
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) in (b) up (c) after (d) out

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