Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 727 · 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: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) off (b) up (c) away (d) on
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) tidy up (b) tell the truth (c) paint (d) invent a story
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) start working (b) stop working (c) go downstairs (d) build up
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) wait for (b) take care of (c) find by chance (d) search for
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) climb up (b) become an adult (c) get smaller (d) plant trees
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) up (c) in (d) off
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) in (b) after (c) away (d) across
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) find in a dictionary (b) feel sad (c) forget a word (d) take care of
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) cancel (b) phone (c) shout (d) invite
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “hand in” mean? (a) hold (b) keep (c) submit (d) lose
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: I ran ___ my teacher at the market. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) into
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) after (b) across (c) down (d) up
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) down (b) up (c) in (d) off
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) out (b) up (c) in (d) off
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wash (b) wear (c) remove clothes (d) buy
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) stop sleeping (b) stand up (c) dream (d) go to bed
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) up (b) across (c) off (d) after
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) remove (c) sell (d) wear
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) search for (b) look later (c) look behind (d) take care of
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) in (b) up (c) off (d) out
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) lose by chance (b) come back (c) cross a road (d) find by chance
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: I wake ___ at six every morning. (a) down (b) in (c) up (d) off
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: The firefighters put ___ the fire quickly. (a) on (b) up (c) out (d) after
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) after (b) across (c) in (d) off
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) out
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) give for free (b) sell (c) borrow (d) keep
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “run out of” mean? (a) run outside (b) run very fast (c) have plenty (d) have none left
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) on (c) off (d) away
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) stop trying (b) keep going (c) give a gift (d) stand up
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) down (c) up (d) after
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) complete a form (b) tear a form (c) post a form (d) lose a form
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) get angry (b) fight (c) get lost (d) be friendly
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) lose (b) hide (c) go outside (d) discover
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) run behind (b) follow a road (c) look like a parent (d) take later
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) at (c) to (d) on
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) up
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) push (b) drop (c) lift (d) throw
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) down (b) after (c) off (d) up

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