Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 740 · 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 “look for” mean? (a) find by chance (b) take care of (c) search for (d) wait for
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) decorate (b) build (c) pick up (d) tolerate
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) grow (c) reduce (d) cook
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) away
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) wait eagerly for (b) be afraid of (c) forget about (d) look straight ahead
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) close your eyes (b) go out (c) be careful (d) be careless
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “get up” mean? (a) rise from bed (b) lie down (c) sit down (d) go to sleep
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) hide (b) discover (c) lose (d) go outside
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: I came ___ an old photo while cleaning my room. (a) after (b) across (c) up (d) off
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) after (b) off (c) up (d) across
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) borrow (b) keep (c) sell (d) give for free
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) on (b) away (c) up (d) off
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) in
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) in (b) off (c) out (d) up
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “set off” mean? (a) start a journey (b) switch off (c) finish a trip (d) sit down
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: Rohan turned ___ the invitation because he was busy. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) down
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) build up (c) start working (d) stop working
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) after (b) across (c) down (d) up
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: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) up (b) for (c) after (d) off
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) invite (b) phone (c) shout (d) cancel
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Kavya takes ___ her mother; they look alike. (a) off (b) out (c) after (d) up
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) meet by chance (c) run indoors (d) avoid someone
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) up
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) off (b) in (c) out (d) up
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) run behind (b) follow a road (c) look like a parent (d) take later
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) up
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) find in a dictionary (c) take care of (d) forget a word
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) up (b) in (c) down (d) off
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) on (b) off (c) after (d) up
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) across (b) off (c) after (d) up
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) across (b) after (c) away (d) in
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) cook (b) remove (c) sell (d) wear
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) fall asleep (b) stop ringing (c) break (d) start ringing
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) make a light go out (b) make a light go on (c) break a light (d) buy a light
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) give a gift (b) stop trying (c) keep going (d) stand up
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) in (c) off (d) up
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) buy (b) wash (c) remove clothes (d) wear
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) stop (b) sleep (c) leave (d) continue
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) in (b) after (c) up (d) out

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