Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 554 · 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 plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) off (b) up (c) down (d) in
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) find by chance (b) lose by chance (c) come back (d) cross a road
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) arrive (b) accept (c) refuse (d) build
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) get angry (b) become quiet and relaxed (c) go downstairs (d) fall down
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) up (b) off (c) away (d) on
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) in
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) finish a trip (b) sit down (c) switch off (d) start a journey
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look behind (b) take care of (c) search for (d) look later
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) meet by chance (c) avoid someone (d) race someone
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) up (b) off (c) across (d) after
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) look like a parent (b) run behind (c) take later (d) follow a road
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) in
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) after (c) down (d) into
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) stop (b) lift up (c) carry a bag (d) continue
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) escape (b) stay (c) sleep (d) return
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) be friendly (b) get angry (c) fight (d) get lost
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) lose (b) keep (c) hold (d) submit
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) along (b) after (c) off (d) up
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) in (b) up (c) off (d) down
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) wear (c) remove (d) sell
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) push (b) throw (c) lift (d) drop
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) find by chance (b) search for (c) wait for (d) take care of
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) after (b) out (c) up (d) in
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) take care of (c) forget a word (d) find in a dictionary
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careless (b) close your eyes (c) go out (d) be careful
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) off (b) out (c) after (d) across
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) across
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) down (b) off (c) after (d) up
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) down
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) across (b) up (c) down (d) after
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) discover (b) lose (c) go outside (d) hide
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) on
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) tidy up (b) tell the truth (c) paint (d) invent a story
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) give for free (c) sell (d) borrow
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) grow (b) cook (c) reduce (d) increase
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) cancel (c) invite (d) shout
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) explode (b) breathe (c) fly away (d) sing
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) into (b) off (c) after (d) up

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