Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 657 · 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 “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) build up (c) stop working (d) start working
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) give a gift (b) stop trying (c) stand up (d) keep going
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) wear (b) agree (c) arrive (d) postpone
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have none left (b) run outside (c) have plenty (d) run very fast
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) off (b) in (c) down (d) up
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) across
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) invite (c) shout (d) cancel
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wear (b) wash (c) remove clothes (d) buy
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) away (b) after (c) on (d) off
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) off
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) out (c) off (d) in
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) stop sleeping (c) stand up (d) dream
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) fall down (c) get angry (d) become quiet and relaxed
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) off (b) after (c) out (d) across
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) breathe (c) sing (d) explode
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) after (b) across (c) out (d) off
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) sleep (b) stay (c) escape (d) return
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) across
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) up (b) off (c) on (d) after
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) finish a trip (b) switch off (c) start a journey (d) sit down
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) off (b) in (c) up (d) down
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) leave (b) continue (c) sleep (d) stop
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) cross a road (b) come back (c) lose by chance (d) find by chance
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) throw (b) drop (c) lift (d) push
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) invent a story (b) tidy up (c) tell the truth (d) paint
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) down
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careless (b) close your eyes (c) be careful (d) go out
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) become an adult (b) plant trees (c) climb up (d) get smaller
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go out (b) break a light (c) buy a light (d) make a light go on
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) hold (b) submit (c) keep (d) lose
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) look behind (c) take care of (d) look later
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) for
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) in
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) to (b) at (c) on (d) for
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) forget a word (c) take care of (d) find in a dictionary
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) on
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) up (b) across (c) down (d) after

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