Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 751 · 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 “put up with” mean? (a) pick up (b) build (c) decorate (d) tolerate
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) arrive (b) accept (c) refuse (d) build
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) off (c) in (d) up
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) out (b) off (c) across (d) after
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) down (b) up (c) across (d) after
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) down (b) off (c) up (d) after
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “get along” mean? (a) fight (b) be friendly (c) get lost (d) get angry
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) in (b) up (c) off (d) down
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) refuse (b) agree after resisting (c) attack (d) win
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) along (b) up (c) after (d) off
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) start working (c) stop working (d) build up
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) across (b) in (c) after (d) off
15. 15.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) post a form (b) tear a form (c) lose a form (d) complete a form
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) cancel (b) shout (c) phone (d) invite
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “calm down” mean? (a) go downstairs (b) fall down (c) become quiet and relaxed (d) get angry
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) up (b) in (c) off (d) out
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) take care of (b) search for (c) look behind (d) look later
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) avoid someone (b) race someone (c) meet by chance (d) run indoors
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) follow a road (b) run behind (c) take later (d) look like a parent
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) after (b) in (c) off (d) across
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) off
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Stop showing ___ your new phone. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
26. 26.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) lift up (b) stop (c) continue (d) carry a bag
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) down (c) into (d) after
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) at (c) on (d) to
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) keep (b) borrow (c) sell (d) give for free
30. 30.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) feel sad (b) find in a dictionary (c) take care of (d) forget a word
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) across (b) down (c) up (d) after
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “bring up” mean? (a) carry upstairs (b) raise a child (c) forget a child (d) punish
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking ___ my lost pencil. (a) up (b) for (c) after (d) off
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) grow (c) reduce (d) cook
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) get smaller (b) become an adult (c) plant trees (d) climb up
36. 36.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
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Calm ___ and tell me what happened. (a) across (b) after (c) down (d) up
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) lose by chance (b) find by chance (c) cross a road (d) come back
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) remove clothes (b) wash (c) buy (d) wear
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) after

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