Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 518 · 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 “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) avoid someone (c) race someone (d) meet by chance
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) stop (b) continue (c) lift up (d) carry a bag
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) off (c) after (d) up
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) at (c) on (d) to
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) return (b) escape (c) stay (d) sleep
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) off
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) down
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) take care of (c) look later (d) look behind
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) away (b) off (c) on (d) after
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) dream (b) stand up (c) go to bed (d) stop sleeping
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) across (b) after (c) in (d) off
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) in (c) out (d) off
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) across (c) in (d) away
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) down
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) up (b) down (c) in (d) off
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) off (b) out (c) up (d) after
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) down (b) up (c) after (d) off
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) up (b) on (c) off (d) away
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) down (b) after (c) across (d) up
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) across (b) out (c) off (d) after
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) search for (b) wait for (c) find by chance (d) take care of
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) sit down (c) rise from bed (d) lie down
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) on (b) up (c) off (d) after
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) fall down (b) go downstairs (c) become quiet and relaxed (d) get angry
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) boast (c) help (d) share
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) across
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) complete a form (b) lose a form (c) tear a form (d) post a form
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) discover (c) go outside (d) hide
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get lost (b) fight (c) get angry (d) be friendly
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) down (b) across (c) after (d) off
34. 34.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
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stand up (b) keep going (c) stop trying (d) give a gift
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) be afraid of (b) wait eagerly for (c) look straight ahead (d) forget about
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) invent a story (b) tidy up (c) tell the truth (d) paint
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) off
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) in
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up

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