Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 674 · 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: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) down
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) out (b) off (c) in (d) up
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) leave (c) arrive (d) turn around
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) avoid someone (b) race someone (c) meet by chance (d) run indoors
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) have none left (b) have plenty (c) run very fast (d) run outside
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) off (b) up (c) across (d) after
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) go out (b) be careless (c) be careful (d) close your eyes
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) off
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) reduce (b) cook (c) grow (d) increase
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) come back (b) find by chance (c) cross a road (d) lose by chance
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Calm ___ and tell me what happened. (a) across (b) down (c) after (d) up
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) for (b) up (c) after (d) off
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) fall asleep (b) break (c) start ringing (d) stop ringing
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) out (b) in (c) up (d) off
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) build (b) decorate (c) pick up (d) tolerate
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) after (b) off (c) on (d) up
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) across (b) after (c) out (d) off
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) switch off (b) finish a trip (c) sit down (d) start a journey
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) away (c) on (d) off
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) after (b) up (c) across (d) down
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) down
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) climb up (b) become an adult (c) get smaller (d) plant trees
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) off (b) in (c) down (d) up
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) across (b) in (c) after (d) off
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) away (c) across (d) in
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) on (c) off (d) up
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) find in a dictionary (b) feel sad (c) forget a word (d) take care of
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) wait (b) sit down (c) argue (d) mean
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) take care of (b) find by chance (c) search for (d) wait for
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) off (b) up (c) for (d) after
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) stand up (c) dream (d) stop sleeping
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) return (b) escape (c) stay (d) sleep
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) share (b) hide (c) boast (d) help
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) off
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) stop (b) sleep (c) continue (d) leave
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) sing (c) explode (d) breathe
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) in (b) off (c) up (d) after
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) phone (b) invite (c) cancel (d) shout
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) tear a form (b) complete a form (c) post a form (d) lose a form
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) down

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