Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 547 · 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 “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) take care of (c) find in a dictionary (d) forget a word
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) sleep (b) continue (c) stop (d) leave
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) off (b) in (c) down (d) up
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) stop working (b) start working (c) build up (d) go downstairs
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) up (b) out (c) in (d) off
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) become quiet and relaxed (b) fall down (c) get angry (d) go downstairs
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) paint (b) invent a story (c) tell the truth (d) tidy up
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) dream (c) stand up (d) stop sleeping
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) get smaller (b) climb up (c) become an adult (d) plant trees
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) buy (b) wear (c) remove clothes (d) wash
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go out (b) make a light go on (c) buy a light (d) break a light
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) wear (b) cook (c) remove (d) sell
13. 13.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
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) off (b) up (c) for (d) after
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) agree after resisting (b) refuse (c) win (d) attack
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) refuse (b) build (c) accept (d) arrive
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look later (b) search for (c) take care of (d) look behind
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) leave (c) arrive (d) turn around
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) start a journey (b) sit down (c) switch off (d) finish a trip
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) reduce (c) grow (d) cook
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) tolerate (b) pick up (c) decorate (d) build
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) stay (b) return (c) escape (d) sleep
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) out (c) in (d) off
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) boast (b) help (c) share (d) hide
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) in (c) across (d) away
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) submit (b) lose (c) hold (d) keep
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) out
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get angry (b) be friendly (c) get lost (d) fight
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) explode (c) sing (d) breathe
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) up (b) after (c) in (d) out
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) be afraid of (b) look straight ahead (c) wait eagerly for (d) forget about
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) meet by chance (b) avoid someone (c) race someone (d) run indoors
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) carry a bag (b) continue (c) stop (d) lift up
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) in (c) off (d) up
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) follow a road (b) look like a parent (c) take later (d) run behind
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) stop ringing (b) start ringing (c) break (d) fall asleep
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have none left (b) have plenty (c) run very fast (d) run outside

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