Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 704 · 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: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) in (b) after (c) off (d) across
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) sit down (b) finish a trip (c) start a journey (d) switch off
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) up (b) across (c) after (d) down
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) invent a story (b) tell the truth (c) tidy up (d) paint
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) after (b) down (c) up (d) across
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) up (b) off (c) across (d) after
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run outside (b) run very fast (c) have plenty (d) have none left
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) wear (c) remove (d) sell
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) out (b) in (c) up (d) off
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) in (b) down (c) up (d) off
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careless (b) be careful (c) go out (d) close your eyes
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) off (b) on (c) away (d) after
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) up (b) after (c) off (d) on
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) build (b) accept (c) refuse (d) arrive
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) in (b) across (c) after (d) off
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) push (b) throw (c) lift (d) drop
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) find by chance (c) search for (d) take care of
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) share (c) boast (d) help
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) up
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Calm ___ and tell me what happened. (a) down (b) after (c) across (d) up
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) after (b) away (c) in (d) across
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) become an adult (b) get smaller (c) climb up (d) plant trees
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) in (c) up (d) off
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) give a gift (b) keep going (c) stop trying (d) stand up
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) go outside (b) hide (c) lose (d) discover
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) sit down (b) lie down (c) rise from bed (d) go to sleep
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) borrow (c) give for free (d) sell
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) be afraid of (b) look straight ahead (c) wait eagerly for (d) forget about
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) across (b) off (c) out (d) after
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) stop working (c) build up (d) start working
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) up (b) on (c) off (d) out
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) forget a word (c) find in a dictionary (d) take care of
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) up (b) across (c) off (d) after
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) attack (b) win (c) refuse (d) agree after resisting
37. 37.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wash (b) buy (c) remove clothes (d) wear
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) run indoors (b) meet by chance (c) avoid someone (d) race someone
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) take later (b) run behind (c) follow a road (d) look like a parent
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) after (b) across (c) in (d) up

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