Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 582 · 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 “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) go to sleep (c) rise from bed (d) lie down
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) carry a bag (b) continue (c) lift up (d) stop
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) down (b) after (c) across (d) up
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) on (b) away (c) after (d) off
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) on
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) grow (c) cook (d) reduce
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) fight (b) get lost (c) get angry (d) be friendly
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) fall asleep (b) break (c) stop ringing (d) start ringing
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) help (c) boast (d) share
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) get smaller (b) become an adult (c) plant trees (d) climb up
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) stop trying (c) give a gift (d) stand up
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run very fast (b) have none left (c) have plenty (d) run outside
13. 13.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
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) wait eagerly for (b) look straight ahead (c) forget about (d) be afraid of
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) tear a form (b) complete a form (c) lose a form (d) post a form
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) take care of (c) find in a dictionary (d) forget a word
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) off (b) up (c) down (d) after
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) up (b) after (c) for (d) off
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) up (b) off (c) in (d) out
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) up (b) after (c) down (d) across
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) off (b) across (c) up (d) after
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) out
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) up (b) out (c) on (d) off
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) agree (b) arrive (c) wear (d) postpone
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) dream (c) stand up (d) stop sleeping
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) tidy up (b) paint (c) tell the truth (d) invent a story
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) across (b) off (c) down (d) after
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) off (b) down (c) after (d) across
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) up (b) for (c) off (d) after
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) up (c) after (d) off
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) across
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) borrow (b) sell (c) give for free (d) keep
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) down
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) into (c) after (d) down
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) continue (b) stop (c) sleep (d) leave
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) avoid someone (c) race someone (d) meet by chance
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) drop (b) push (c) lift (d) throw
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) in
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wear (b) remove clothes (c) wash (d) buy
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) across (b) off (c) in (d) after

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