Phrasal Verbs Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 23: Phrasal verbs · Set 889 · 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 “wake up” mean? (a) go to bed (b) stand up (c) dream (d) stop sleeping
2. 2.What does the phrasal verb “come across” mean? (a) lose by chance (b) cross a road (c) come back (d) find by chance
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please do not throw ___ the leftover food. (a) away (b) in (c) after (d) across
4. 4.What does the phrasal verb “blow up” mean? (a) breathe (b) explode (c) fly away (d) sing
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right small word: We have run ___ of milk; please buy some. (a) in (b) off (c) out (d) up
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right small word: The rich man gave ___ all his money to the poor. (a) after (b) across (c) away (d) off
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please look ___ my puppy while I am away. (a) up (b) into (c) after (d) down
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right small word: Don’t make ___ stories; tell the truth. (a) after (b) across (c) off (d) up
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right small word: The car slowed ___ at the speed breaker. (a) after (b) up (c) down (d) across
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right small word: Only five students turned ___ for practice. (a) off (b) after (c) up (d) across
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please switch ___ the fan before you leave. (a) after (b) in (c) up (d) off
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right small word: The thief finally gave ___ and told the truth. (a) off (b) after (c) across (d) in
13. 13.What does the phrasal verb “go off” mean? (a) break (b) fall asleep (c) start ringing (d) stop ringing
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right small word: Pick ___ the paper from the floor. (a) up (b) off (c) across (d) after
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right small word: “UN” stands ___ United Nations. (a) after (b) up (c) for (d) off
16. 16.What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? (a) hide (b) discover (c) lose (d) go outside
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right small word: I want to be a pilot when I grow ___. (a) up (b) after (c) down (d) off
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right small word: The balloon blew ___ with a loud bang. (a) up (b) after (c) across (d) off
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right small word: I am looking forward ___ the holidays. (a) at (b) to (c) for (d) on
20. 20.What does the phrasal verb “look forward to” mean? (a) look straight ahead (b) wait eagerly for (c) be afraid of (d) forget about
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right small word: The teacher asked us to sit ___ quietly. (a) after (b) off (c) across (d) down
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right small word: We set ___ for Shimla early in the morning. (a) down (b) up (c) off (d) in
23. 23.What does the phrasal verb “run into” mean? (a) race someone (b) run indoors (c) meet by chance (d) avoid someone
24. 24.What does the phrasal verb “pick up” mean? (a) drop (b) push (c) lift (d) throw
25. 25.What does the phrasal verb “take after” mean? (a) look like a parent (b) take later (c) run behind (d) follow a road
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right small word: We must cut ___ on sugar to stay healthy. (a) across (b) up (c) after (d) down
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right small word: Take ___ your shoes before entering the temple. (a) after (b) on (c) off (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: Dev and Neel get ___ well with each other. (a) after (b) up (c) along (d) off
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right small word: Mum told us to put ___ our toys after playing. (a) off (b) away (c) after (d) on
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right small word: Find ___ when the train leaves. (a) on (b) off (c) up (d) out
32. 32.What does the phrasal verb “carry on” mean? (a) continue (b) lift up (c) stop (d) carry a bag
33. 33.What does the phrasal verb “take off” mean? (a) wear (b) remove clothes (c) wash (d) buy
34. 34.What does the phrasal verb “turn up” mean? (a) leave (b) go to sleep (c) turn around (d) arrive
35. 35.What does the phrasal verb “give away” mean? (a) sell (b) borrow (c) keep (d) give for free
36. 36.What does the phrasal verb “put off” mean? (a) arrive (b) postpone (c) agree (d) wear
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right small word: Please carry ___ with your work. (a) off (b) on (c) after (d) up
38. 38.What does the phrasal verb “go on” mean? (a) stop (b) sleep (c) continue (d) leave
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right small word: Never give ___; keep trying! (a) across (b) up (c) off (d) after
40. 40.What does the phrasal verb “cut down” mean? (a) increase (b) reduce (c) grow (d) cook

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