Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 865 · 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) start a journey (b) switch off (c) finish a trip (d) sit down
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “show off” mean? (a) hide (b) help (c) boast (d) share
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) in (c) off (d) up
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “look out” mean? (a) be careless (b) go out (c) close your eyes (d) be careful
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please fill ___ this form with your name. (a) off (b) in (c) after (d) across
6. 6.What does the phrasal verb “wake up” mean? (a) stand up (b) dream (c) stop sleeping (d) go to bed
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) up (b) down (c) off (d) in
8. 8.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) reduce (b) cook (c) grow (d) increase
9. 9.What does the phrasal verb “break down” mean? (a) build up (b) start working (c) go downstairs (d) stop working
10. 10.What does the phrasal verb “call off” mean? (a) shout (b) phone (c) cancel (d) invite
11. 11.What does the phrasal verb “put on” mean? (a) sell (b) cook (c) remove (d) wear
12. 12.What does the phrasal verb “make up” mean? (a) paint (b) invent a story (c) tell the truth (d) tidy up
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) wear (b) arrive (c) postpone (d) agree
14. 14.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) borrow (b) give for free (c) sell (d) keep
15. 15.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
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right small word: My alarm went ___ at five o’clock. (a) across (b) off (c) up (d) after
17. 17.What does the phrasal verb “fill in” mean? (a) lose a form (b) tear a form (c) complete a form (d) post a form
18. 18.What does the phrasal verb “give up” mean? (a) keep going (b) stand up (c) give a gift (d) stop trying
19. 19.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) lose by chance (b) cross a road (c) find by chance (d) come back
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right small word: Grandma brought ___ five children. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) up
21. 21.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) run behind (b) take later (c) look like a parent (d) follow a road
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) after (b) off (c) away (d) on
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right small word: Our car broke ___ on the highway. (a) up (b) off (c) down (d) after
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) up
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right small word: Neha is good at working ___ maths puzzles. (a) after (b) across (c) out (d) off
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) off (b) up (c) after (d) on
27. 27.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) meet by chance (b) run indoors (c) avoid someone (d) race someone
28. 28.What does the phrasal verb “give in” mean? (a) refuse (b) win (c) agree after resisting (d) attack
29. 29.What does the phrasal verb “grow up” mean? (a) climb up (b) plant trees (c) become an adult (d) get smaller
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: The cows were let ___ to graze in the field. (a) off (b) across (c) after (d) out
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) after (b) up (c) into (d) down
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right small word: The plane will take ___ at 6 am. (a) down (b) in (c) up (d) off
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right small word: The match was called ___ because of rain. (a) off (b) up (c) in (d) out
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “turn down” mean? (a) accept (b) build (c) arrive (d) refuse
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please turn ___ the volume; the baby is sleeping. (a) down (b) after (c) across (d) up
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) forget about (b) wait eagerly for (c) look straight ahead (d) be afraid of
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: It is cold; put ___ your sweater. (a) off (b) away (c) up (d) on
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) away (b) across (c) off (d) after
39. 39.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) start ringing (b) stop ringing (c) fall asleep (d) break
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) go to sleep (b) turn around (c) arrive (d) leave

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