Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 767 · 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 “set off” mean? (a) sit down (b) finish a trip (c) switch off (d) start a journey
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) after (b) off (c) out (d) across
3. 3.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) cook (c) reduce (d) grow
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) after (b) out (c) across (d) off
5. 5.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) post a form (b) complete a form (c) lose a form (d) tear a form
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) in (b) up (c) down (d) off
7. 7.What does the phrasal verb “stand for” mean? (a) sit down (b) argue (c) wait (d) mean
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) for (b) on (c) at (d) to
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) up (b) on (c) off (d) out
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “run away” mean? (a) sleep (b) stay (c) return (d) escape
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “look after” mean? (a) look behind (b) search for (c) look later (d) take care of
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) avoid someone (b) meet by chance (c) run indoors (d) race someone
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) across (b) after (c) in (d) off
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: Look ___! A car is coming. (a) up (b) in (c) after (d) out
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) up (b) out (c) off (d) in
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) after (b) up (c) on (d) off
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “look up” mean? (a) take care of (b) forget a word (c) find in a dictionary (d) feel sad
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) away
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) down (c) after (d) into
22. 22.What does the phrasal verb “switch off” mean? (a) break a light (b) make a light go on (c) make a light go out (d) buy a light
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) fly away (b) breathe (c) explode (d) sing
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) across (b) after (c) in (d) away
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) on (b) off (c) after (d) away
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Hurry ___, or we will miss the bus! (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) down (b) across (c) after (d) up
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) borrow (b) keep (c) sell (d) give for free
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please write ___ the phone number before you forget. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) down
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) out (b) off (c) up (d) in
31. 31.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) turn around (c) arrive (d) leave
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) in (b) off (c) up (d) down
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) across (b) after (c) off (d) up
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) stop (b) leave (c) continue (d) sleep
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) down
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “look for” mean? (a) take care of (b) find by chance (c) wait for (d) search for
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please hand ___ your notebooks by Friday. (a) in (b) across (c) up (d) after
38. 38.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
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “put up with” mean? (a) build (b) pick up (c) decorate (d) tolerate
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) go out (b) close your eyes (c) be careful (d) be careless

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