Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 637 · 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 “stand for” mean? (a) mean (b) wait (c) argue (d) sit down
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) buy a light (b) make a light go out (c) make a light go on (d) break a light
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) sell (c) wear (d) remove
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) tear a form (b) post a form (c) lose a form (d) complete a form
5. 5.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
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) up
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) come back (b) find by chance (c) lose by chance (d) cross a road
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) start a journey (c) finish a trip (d) sit down
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) down (b) after (c) across (d) off
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) after (b) up (c) into (d) down
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) after (b) across (c) down (d) up
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) hide (c) discover (d) go outside
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) off (c) out (d) in
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) forget a word (b) take care of (c) find in a dictionary (d) feel sad
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) out (b) after (c) on (d) up
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) shout (c) invite (d) cancel
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) take care of (c) find by chance (d) search for
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get angry (b) fight (c) get lost (d) be friendly
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) avoid someone (c) run indoors (d) meet by chance
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) arrive (b) postpone (c) wear (d) agree
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) up (b) across (c) down (d) after
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) carry a bag (b) continue (c) stop (d) lift up
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) up (b) off (c) after (d) out
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) up (b) across (c) in (d) after
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) stop trying (c) give a gift (d) stand up
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) share (b) boast (c) hide (d) help
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) out (b) up (c) in (d) after
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) sleep (b) return (c) stay (d) escape
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) breathe (c) explode (d) sing
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) up (b) after (c) for (d) off
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) start working (b) stop working (c) go downstairs (d) build up
34. 34.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
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) rise from bed (c) lie down (d) go to sleep
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) off (c) on (d) up
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) follow a road (b) look like a parent (c) run behind (d) take later
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) across
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) off (b) up (c) down (d) after
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) after (b) in (c) across (d) off

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