Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 565 · 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 “carry on” mean? (a) carry a bag (b) continue (c) stop (d) lift up
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) across (c) in (d) away
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) in
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) sell (c) borrow (d) give for free
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) down (b) up (c) across (d) after
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) on (b) away (c) up (d) off
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) boast (c) share (d) help
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) off (b) down (c) in (d) up
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) stand up (b) go to bed (c) stop sleeping (d) dream
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) lie down (b) go to sleep (c) sit down (d) rise from bed
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) off (b) up (c) across (d) after
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) into (c) down (d) after
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) remove (c) wear (d) sell
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) close your eyes (b) be careful (c) be careless (d) go out
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) find in a dictionary (b) feel sad (c) take care of (d) forget a word
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) plant trees (b) get smaller (c) become an adult (d) climb up
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) down (b) after (c) off (d) across
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) agree after resisting (b) win (c) attack (d) refuse
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) agree (b) postpone (c) arrive (d) wear
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) up (b) across (c) down (d) after
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) paint (b) tell the truth (c) invent a story (d) tidy up
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) argue (b) sit down (c) mean (d) wait
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) fall down (b) get angry (c) go downstairs (d) become quiet and relaxed
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have none left (b) have plenty (c) run outside (d) run very fast
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) start working (c) stop working (d) build up
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) breathe (c) sing (d) explode
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) out
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stand up (b) stop trying (c) give a gift (d) keep going
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) up (b) along (c) after (d) off
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) across (b) after (c) up (d) off
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) reduce (b) cook (c) grow (d) increase
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) down
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) at (c) on (d) to
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) lose (b) hold (c) submit (d) keep
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) down (b) off (c) after (d) up

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