Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 560 · 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) out (c) in (d) up
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) forget about (b) be afraid of (c) wait eagerly for (d) look straight ahead
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) out (b) after (c) off (d) across
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) away (c) in (d) across
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) find by chance (c) search for (d) take care of
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) up (b) in (c) after (d) off
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) up (b) out (c) on (d) after
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) across (b) down (c) off (d) after
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) run indoors (c) meet by chance (d) avoid someone
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) across
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) down (b) in (c) up (d) off
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) argue (b) sit down (c) mean (d) wait
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) away (b) after (c) off (d) on
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) away
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) take care of (c) forget a word (d) find in a dictionary
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) decorate (b) build (c) pick up (d) tolerate
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) give a gift (b) keep going (c) stop trying (d) stand up
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) remove (b) cook (c) sell (d) wear
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) stop (b) lift up (c) continue (d) carry a bag
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) complete a form (b) lose a form (c) post a form (d) tear a form
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) off (b) for (c) after (d) up
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) run behind (b) follow a road (c) look like a parent (d) take later
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) away (b) off (c) up (d) on
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) boast (c) share (d) help
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) out
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look behind (b) look later (c) search for (d) take care of
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) down
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) stop sleeping (b) go to bed (c) stand up (d) dream
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) up (b) on (c) after (d) off
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wash (b) wear (c) remove clothes (d) buy
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) start a journey (b) finish a trip (c) switch off (d) sit down
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) off (b) up (c) for (d) after
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) hide (b) go outside (c) discover (d) lose
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) postpone (b) arrive (c) agree (d) wear
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) escape (b) stay (c) return (d) sleep
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run outside (b) have none left (c) run very fast (d) have plenty
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) into (b) up (c) off (d) after

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